Berkshire County

An artistic valley in western New England, where summer music festivals, world-class art museums, and autumn foliage leave a lasting impression.

Berkshire County is located at the westernmost tip of Massachusetts, USA, with the Berkshire Hills running north to south, making it a renowned cultural resort area in the Northeast. The summer Tanglewood Music Festival and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival are the most anticipated events. The Clark Art Institute, MASS MoCA, and the Norman Rockwell Museum form an art lover's journey, while The Mount (Edith Wharton's home), Naumkeag, and Hancock Shaker Village showcase history. Visitors can hike Mount Greylock, Monument Mountain, or view Bash Bish Falls, while Stockbridge exudes classic New England charm. Summer is best for arts, and autumn for foliage. The gateway is Albany International Airport, and Pittsfield has an Amtrak station.

Destinations

• The Berkshires

Itineraries

• New England Six-State Loop – A grand loop from Boston covering all six states, including the Maine Coast, White Mountains, Vermont, the Berkshires…
• Berkshires Art Towns: North to South – Traverse western Massachusetts from north to south, visiting art museums, mountain peaks, and historic homes of literar…