Sarah’s guidebook to area highlights and restaurants
My favorite places to go
Beautiful waterfalls, great swimming hole, climb the beautiful rocks and dip your feet into the cold water. Swing sets and picnic tables, Great for family outings and picnics
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Umpachene Falls Park
Umpachene Falls RoadBeautiful waterfalls, great swimming hole, climb the beautiful rocks and dip your feet into the cold water. Swing sets and picnic tables, Great for family outings and picnics
Beartown State Forest offers hiking trails that go around Benedict pond,; The Appalachian Trail runs through it. Great place for swimming, picnicking, Fishing, kayaking canoeing.
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Beartown Devlet Ormanı
69 Blue Hill RdBeartown State Forest offers hiking trails that go around Benedict pond,; The Appalachian Trail runs through it. Great place for swimming, picnicking, Fishing, kayaking canoeing.
Only about 45 minutes from the cottage, it's a wonderful place for a family. Tolland state park is on the edge of the Otis reservoir and you can spend the day there picnicking, swimming at the beach. There is a boat ramp And at the reservoir you may use motor boats as well as all sorts of other boats. There are plenty of hiking trails, full amenities at the state park such as bathrooms showers etc. Nearby in East Otis is Katies Ice cream and burger shack. And on Saturday mornings there is the East Otis farmers market which is a lot of fun. One of My favorite places to go.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Otis Reservoir
Only about 45 minutes from the cottage, it's a wonderful place for a family. Tolland state park is on the edge of the Otis reservoir and you can spend the day there picnicking, swimming at the beach. There is a boat ramp And at the reservoir you may use motor boats as well as all sorts of other boats. There are plenty of hiking trails, full amenities at the state park such as bathrooms showers etc. Nearby in East Otis is Katies Ice cream and burger shack. And on Saturday mornings there is the East Otis farmers market which is a lot of fun. One of My favorite places to go.
A great hiking trail which goes follows the Housatonic River, nearby to Colonel Ashley's house. There is a small museum there; great picnicking area; just a beautiful place to go.
45 yerel halk öneriyor
Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation
105 Weatogue RdA great hiking trail which goes follows the Housatonic River, nearby to Colonel Ashley's house. There is a small museum there; great picnicking area; just a beautiful place to go.
spend some time in the fascinating sculpture park - just a short drive away. Bijan, the creator, is a very likable and interesting man to chat with. Enjoy!
Circle Museum
11111-11373 New York 22spend some time in the fascinating sculpture park - just a short drive away. Bijan, the creator, is a very likable and interesting man to chat with. Enjoy!
Otis Ridge was recently acquired by Ski Butternut., It is a smaller ski area. The advantage is the cost is less and they offer night skiing. There is a nice restaurant The Grouse House on the property. Only 1/2 hour from the cottage.
Otis Ridge, Otis, MA 01253, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
Otis Ridge was recently acquired by Ski Butternut., It is a smaller ski area. The advantage is the cost is less and they offer night skiing. There is a nice restaurant The Grouse House on the property. Only 1/2 hour from the cottage.
Entertainment
Tanglewood is a very special place. You can enjoy wonderful music I'll picnicking on the lawn or you may use the seating in the hall. Either way you will enjoy it
398 yerel halk öneriyor
Tanglewood
Tanglewood is a very special place. You can enjoy wonderful music I'll picnicking on the lawn or you may use the seating in the hall. Either way you will enjoy it
Check out the schedule of the colonial theater there's always wonderful entertainment. In a Historical building.
56 yerel halk öneriyor
Colonial Theatre
111 South StCheck out the schedule of the colonial theater there's always wonderful entertainment. In a Historical building.
Berkshire Theatre Group
6 East StHoused in a former opera house built in 1883, the Infinity Hall Norfolk venue is a beautiful setting for intimate concerts and events.
51 yerel halk öneriyor
Infinity Hall Norfolk
20 Greenwoods Rd WHoused in a former opera house built in 1883, the Infinity Hall Norfolk venue is a beautiful setting for intimate concerts and events.
Wonderful Shakespeare plays, year-round, indoor and outdoor Theaters
134 yerel halk öneriyor
Shakespeare & Company
70 Kemble StWonderful Shakespeare plays, year-round, indoor and outdoor Theaters
“The Pillow” is a treasured 220-acre National Historic Landmark, a recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Arts, and home to America’s longest-running international dance festival.
257 yerel halk öneriyor
Jacob's Pillow
358 George Carter Rd“The Pillow” is a treasured 220-acre National Historic Landmark, a recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Arts, and home to America’s longest-running international dance festival.
1/2 Hour away, many trails, tubing, rentals. In summer Zip Tour, Aerial Adventure Park, Adventure Camp, Scenic Chairlift Rides
329 yerel halk öneriyor
Catamount Dağ Kayak Merkezi
78 Catamount Rd1/2 Hour away, many trails, tubing, rentals. In summer Zip Tour, Aerial Adventure Park, Adventure Camp, Scenic Chairlift Rides
Bosquet offers Night skiing; tubing, lessons. 40 min from the cottage.
115 yerel halk öneriyor
Bousquet Ski Area
101 Dan Fox DrBosquet offers Night skiing; tubing, lessons. 40 min from the cottage.
Museums and Historical Sights
Norman Rockwell lived in Stockbridge. He created paintings that are true America. Going to see his exhibits will amaze you o his talent and detail. This paintings tell stories.
344 yerel halk öneriyor
Norman Rockwell Müzesi
9 Glendale RdNorman Rockwell lived in Stockbridge. He created paintings that are true America. Going to see his exhibits will amaze you o his talent and detail. This paintings tell stories.
The Colonel Ashley house is very historical and interesting. Home of Mumbet, the slave woman who fought for her freedom and won. A wonderful place to visit and learn some history of the area.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Ashley House
117 Cooper Hill RdThe Colonel Ashley house is very historical and interesting. Home of Mumbet, the slave woman who fought for her freedom and won. A wonderful place to visit and learn some history of the area.
This museum will take you back centuries to a time when John Sergeant, preacher to the Indians lived in Stockbridge known as the wilderness in those days. John surgeon is buried in the cemetery nearby. The first congressional church across the street is where he was a minister. Very historical interesting place to visit.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Mission House
19 Main StThis museum will take you back centuries to a time when John Sergeant, preacher to the Indians lived in Stockbridge known as the wilderness in those days. John surgeon is buried in the cemetery nearby. The first congressional church across the street is where he was a minister. Very historical interesting place to visit.
Naumkeag is a public garden and historic home in the heart of the Berkshires, Massachusetts. At Christmas time they have an incredible display of lights to tour in the gardens !
109 yerel halk öneriyor
Naumkeag
5 Prospect Hill RdNaumkeag is a public garden and historic home in the heart of the Berkshires, Massachusetts. At Christmas time they have an incredible display of lights to tour in the gardens !
One of America's castles on the Hudson River - easy to get to, a wonderful tour of the eccentric painter, Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures of The Hudson River School of Landscape Painting.
210 yerel halk öneriyor
The Olana Partnership
5720 NY-9GOne of America's castles on the Hudson River - easy to get to, a wonderful tour of the eccentric painter, Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures of The Hudson River School of Landscape Painting.
The Bidwell House Museum, set in the Berkshire hills of Western Massachusetts, is an elegant Georgian saltbox originally built circa 1760 as a parsonage. Authentically restored, filled with period furnishings, and surrounded by 192 acres of beautiful grounds and hiking trails
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Bidwell Evi Müzesi
100 Art School RdThe Bidwell House Museum, set in the Berkshire hills of Western Massachusetts, is an elegant Georgian saltbox originally built circa 1760 as a parsonage. Authentically restored, filled with period furnishings, and surrounded by 192 acres of beautiful grounds and hiking trails
Chesterwood: the historic home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost 20th C. sculptor: Daniel Chester French. French created one of our most treasured landmarks; The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. There is a smaller version at his studio to see.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Chesterwood Studio
4 Williamsville RdChesterwood: the historic home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost 20th C. sculptor: Daniel Chester French. French created one of our most treasured landmarks; The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. There is a smaller version at his studio to see.
Step back in time to and incredible living museum of the Shaker Village. Springtime brings all the baby animals to come and enjoy. Fall holds a splendid Quilt Show each year.
161 yerel halk öneriyor
Hancock Shaker Köyü
1843 W Housatonic StStep back in time to and incredible living museum of the Shaker Village. Springtime brings all the baby animals to come and enjoy. Fall holds a splendid Quilt Show each year.
Home of Herman Melville, this museum preserves the actual desk where he wrote the famous 'Moby Dick'.
46 yerel halk öneriyor
Arrowhead Museum
780 Holmes RdHome of Herman Melville, this museum preserves the actual desk where he wrote the famous 'Moby Dick'.
Incredible ' summer cottage' in Lenox completely renovated to its original glory. Tour the house and gardens; The Mount features lectures, dramatic readings, theater, music, storytelling, workshops, outdoor sculptures, & films.
167 yerel halk öneriyor
Dağ, Edith Wharton'ın Evi
2 Plunkett StIncredible ' summer cottage' in Lenox completely renovated to its original glory. Tour the house and gardens; The Mount features lectures, dramatic readings, theater, music, storytelling, workshops, outdoor sculptures, & films.
Built in 1893 for George & Sarah Morgan, sister of J.P. Morgan. It has 50 rooms including 9 main bedrooms, 10 servant's bedrooms, 7 bathrooms & 17 fireplaces. After years of various rentals the house fell into disrepair and was on the brink of being torn down. In June 1997 it was rescued by the Ventfort Hall Association. The non-profit has been repairing the damage, as well as trying to establish a national museum of the Gilded Age within its walls.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum
104 Walker StBuilt in 1893 for George & Sarah Morgan, sister of J.P. Morgan. It has 50 rooms including 9 main bedrooms, 10 servant's bedrooms, 7 bathrooms & 17 fireplaces. After years of various rentals the house fell into disrepair and was on the brink of being torn down. In June 1997 it was rescued by the Ventfort Hall Association. The non-profit has been repairing the damage, as well as trying to establish a national museum of the Gilded Age within its walls.
Sightseeing
Hiking trails which take you up to the top of the mountain for a great scenic view. There is a tendency to be quite a few people there so I would recommend going during the week.
112 yerel halk öneriyor
Monument Mountain Reservation
Hiking trails which take you up to the top of the mountain for a great scenic view. There is a tendency to be quite a few people there so I would recommend going during the week.
If you're up for a drive going to Mount Greylock is definitely a great place for sightseeing. Driving up to the top of the mountain you can see for miles and miles. You can see Vermont New York and Massachusetts. Hiking trails and picnicking it's beautiful up there.
213 yerel halk öneriyor
Mount Greylock
If you're up for a drive going to Mount Greylock is definitely a great place for sightseeing. Driving up to the top of the mountain you can see for miles and miles. You can see Vermont New York and Massachusetts. Hiking trails and picnicking it's beautiful up there.
Mohawk Trail
Amazing views as you drive along Route 2 from North Adams east.
Food scene
Fiddleheads Grille
999 Main StDelicious food, comfortable atmosphere
Koi
300 State RdFresh, delicious Chinese food. Highly recommended
Xicohtencatl Restaurant
50 Stockbridge RdMexican, Latin cuisine - recommened restaurant
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Transportation Options
There are means of transportation in the area if you need. Taxi, Limo, Driver, and Bus Services available. Let me know if you need any information on these; I will be happy to help.