“Best Things to Do in the Berkshires and Where to Stay: Art, Nature, and History in Western” — what this page in the network covers. The Berkshires in western Massachusetts offer a quintessential New England getaway, blending world-class cultural institutions with scenic outdoor beauty. This region, long a summer retreat for artists and thinkers, is home to renowned venues like Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and MASS MoCA, one of the largest contemporary art museums in the country.
Visitors can also explore historic estates such as The Mount, Edith Wharton's former home, and Naumkeag, a Gilded Age mansion with stunning gardens. For outdoor enthusiasts, the area boasts numerous hiking trails, including sections of the Appalachian Trail, and picturesque towns like Lenox, Stockbridge, and Great Barrington, each offering unique shops, farm-to-table dining, and cozy inns. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.