Hoosac Valley Train Rides
Adams
Experience a scenic round-trip train ride on the historic New York Central Adams Branch.
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Camp to the sound of waterfalls in the forest or hit ’em straight and long on a newly renovated golf course with awesome vistas. Along with culture, outdoor recreation and play is at the heart of the northern Berkshires.
- You can traverse the hills on foot, skis, bike, or even horseback following more than 70 miles of hiking trails.
- The Appalachian Trail crosses Mount Greylock at the highest point in the state.
- With rivers, ridges, and changes in elevation, the mountains offer habitats for many kinds of plants, animals, and birds.
- Paddle, fish, and swim in one of many fresh-water lakes, mountain streams, and rivers.
Come enjoy for yourself in the great outdoors!
Old Stone Mill Center Zero Waste Maker Space
Adams
Refurbished bikes, fabric, toys, and more. Plus programs sending bikes to Africa!
Bonnie Lea Farm
Williamstown
Bonnie Lea Farm offers scheduled horseback riding lessons, instructed trail rides (teens & adults) and so much more!
Berkshire Fitness Company
Williamstown
BeFitCo offers a variety of classes, private, sessions, and coaching to help you do more of what you live for.
Greylock Bowl & Golf
North Adams
Greylock Bowl & Golf center contains 30 classic wooden lanes for ten-pin bowling and two state-of-the-art golf simulators.
Little Gilly Quilts
Williamstown
A local quilting studio offering longarm quilting services and quilting workshops.
Hopkins Observatory and Milham Planetarium
Williamstown
Williams College’s Astronomy program offers planetarium shows throughout the year featuring state-of-the-art equipment in this historic planetarium space.
InTouch Massage & Day Spa
Williamstown
A full-service spa along the Green river. Massage therapy, facials, skin care, full service hair salon, private outdoor hot tub, and a relaxed atmosphere.
McCarthy-Lawson Personal Fitness
Williamstown
Offering one-on-one and one-on-two personal fitness training in a private gym.
Purple Dragon Games
Williamstown
A hub for board, card and roleplaying games, the store also hosts regular events.
Ramblewild
Lanesborough
An aerial adventure park with 150 elements and eight courses of varying difficulty.
Taconic Golf Club
Williamstown
Ranked #1 Best Public Golf Course in Massachusetts by Golf Magazine, Taconic offers a views, a classically challenging course, and excellent playing conditions.
Tasha Yoga
Williamstown
Embody Yourself with Finely Tuned Alignment and Heartfelt Expression: Yoga Classes, Private Classes, Workshops, Teacher Training in Williamstown.
Waubeeka Golf Links
Williamstown
Waubeeka Golf Links is an 18-hole championship golf course located in Williamstown, MA.
Adams Visitors Center
Adams
Adams Visitors Center directs travelers to all points in Berkshire County. Great stop on the way to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail.
Williamstown Rural Lands
Williamstown
Williamstown Rural Lands maintains over ten miles of trails and has preserved more than 3,500 acres of land.
Bennington Sports and Wellness Center
Bennington
The Bennington Sports and Wellness Center offers a number of programs to suit all types of soccer players, and athletes.
Appalachian Trail
Explore up to 90 miles of the 2,180 mile long AT right here in Berkshire County!
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Cheshire
The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail runs more than 12 miles north to south along Route 8, from Lanesborough and north to the visitor center in Adams.
Be Safe and Be Seen
Hunters share the woods with hikers and bikers in November and December, so wear bright colors. Be safe, be seen, and have fun out there!
Bennington Tennis Center
Bennington
A locally owned and operated full service indoor tennis club in Southern Vermont.
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Stockbridge
Among the oldest botanical gardens in the U.S., Berkshire Botanical Garden emphasizes native plants and offers public programs.
Berkshire East Mountain Resort
Charlemont
An all season resort for the whole family!
Berkshire Camino
Berkshire Camino designs and leads mindfully guided day hikes and transformational multi-day hiking excursions.
Berkshire Destinations Guidebook
New England explorer Christy Butler offers this guidebook to over 150 unique and inspiring places including waterfalls, glacial erratics, vistas, cultural highlights.
Creative Soul
North Adams
Creative Soul is a dance school for youth and adults.
Bridge of Flowers
Shelburne Falls
A 1908 trolley bridge that is now covered with flowers to enjoy from April until the end of October.
Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC)
Lenox
BNRC’s website features trail maps and guides to hiking, strolling, dog walking, and swimming in the Berkshires.
Berkshire River Drifters
North Adams
Your local fly fishing guide service.
Berkshire Rivers Fly Fishing
Great Barrington
Fishing excursions for beginners and experts.
Bob’s Ski Loop
Williamstown
Crosscountry ski and snowshoe for beautiful views, stunning woods, and a nice challenge for your skills.
Broad Brook Playground
Williamstown
Broad Brook Playground offers a slide, swings, picnic tables, a baseball diamond, basketball hoops, shade, and more in a quiet neighborhood.
Bousquet Mountain
Pittsfield
A local fave for riding and skiing!
Cobble Hill Farm
Williamstown
Cobble Hill Farm Education & Rescue helps people learn about farming and the natural world and serves as an animal rescue.
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
Peru
Bromley is your family-friendly southern Vermont ski resort.
Clarksburg State Park
Clarksburg
Nestled in acres of northern hardwood forest, Mauserts Pond has picnic and a pavilion area, hiking, boating, fishing, and camping.
Busy Kids
A little help to create a wonderful vacation for you and your family in the northern Berkshires.
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
Pittsfield
A Mass Audubon property of with wetlands, fields, and trails in Pittsfield.
Canyon Ranch
Lenox
All-inclusive health resort and luxury spa.
Cascades Trail
North Adams
A short hike along a wooded stream to a cascading waterfall.
Cheeky Fishing
North Adams
A fly fishing reel company based in the northern Berkshires
Corn Maze at Hick’s Family Farm
Charlemont
Children and adults both love the corn maze challenge! There’s also a scavenger hunt, mini golf, farm stand and food truck.
Fahey Family Ranch
North Pownal
Offering horseback riding lessons, training, summer camps, and events.
Cole Field
Williamstown
Cole Field includes Williamstown Skate Park and Bud Anderson Baseball Field plus a walking path, river access, and great birding.
Crab Apple Whitewater
Charlemont
Offers five different white water rafting adventures from mild to wild.
Donnybrook Golf Course
Lanesboro
The county’s newest course, offers everything a golfer could ask for in a nine-hole layout.
Hoffman Bird Club
A club that promotes the study of birds in Berkshire County.
Field Farm
Williamstown
An historic art deco house and picnic tables overlook the pond. Trails travel around fields and through forest.
Fly Fishing Reports
Recent fishing reports, tips, and techniques for fly fishing the Deerfield River
George Aiken Wildflower Trail
Bennington
A short beautiful trail of native wildflowers and ferns.
Greylock Glen
Adams
With multi-use trails for a wide variety of users, Greylock Glen serves as a gateway to the Mt. Greylock State Reservation trail system.
Greylock Glen Mountain Biking
Adams
Miles of dedicated single and double track gliding through the foothills of Mount Greylock.
Optimal Healing
North Adams
Optimal Healing (OH) offers psychotherapy and coaching, group mindfulness sessions, yoga classes, massage, and more.
Greylock Yoga + Movement
North Adams
Heated yoga to cultivate functional mobility + dance classes to empower and inspire.
Hilltown Anglers
Colrain
Wading trips in the Deerfield and its tributaries. For beginners, experts, and families.
Hoosac Tunnel
The Hoosac Tunnel is a railway that burrows almost five miles from North Adams east to the town of Florida.
Hoosac Range Trail
North Adams
Ridgeline trail over dramatic cliffs to Sunset Rock and Spruce Hill. Great hiking, snowshoeing, views and birdwatching.
Hoosic River Paddling
Download a guide for paddling the Hoosic River and its larger tributaries.
Hopkins Memorial Forest
Williamstown
A variety of all-season trails maintained by Williams College.
The Hopper Trailhead
Williamstown
Great views, cold streams, wildflowers and more. Several trails start here at the end of Hopper Road.
Jackie Sedlock Pottery
Pownal
Jackie Sedlock makes beautiful pottery and opens her studio for lessons, artist retreats, and guest artist workshops.
Jiminy Peak
Hancock
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is a great place for the whole family to ski!
Jiminy Peak Mountain Biking
Hancock
A great mountain bike park in New England.
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
Stockbridge
Visit Kripalu and immerse yourself in everything that is yoga—a practice for body, mind, and spirit.
Lake Fishing and Paddling
Great information, descriptions, and fishing conditions of area lakes.
Lake Paran
North Bennington
Great lake for swimming, fishing, and hanging out in beautiful southern Vermont.
Linear Park Picnic Area
Williamstown
Picinic tables, swimming hole, and playground equipment for family enjoyment,
Linear Park Trails
Williamstown
Flat walking trails wander through the woods and fields along the Green and Hoosic rivers.
Margaret Lindley Park
Williamstown
Sandy beach and shallow areas for the little ones. Open from dawn til dusk.
Mass Audubon
Protecting the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife through conservation, education, and advocacy.
Mount Greylock Scenic Byway
Drive to the summit for sublime views all along the way.
Mount Greylock Visitors Center
Lanesborough
Paved roads lead up the state’s tallest peak. From the top, you can see several states plus access hiking trails.
Mount Hope Park
Williamstown
Where the Roaring Brook meets the Green River, tables and small grills give picnic spots just off Route 43.
Merchant’s Park
Bennington
Merchant’s Park is located in downtown Bennington, VT, and is home to the Thomson Family Stage and the Splash Pad.
Mount Snow
Dover
One of the very first ski resorts on the East Coast, Mount Snow is continuing to define the ski industry even today.
Mountain Meadow Preserve
Williamstown
More than four miles of easy-to-moderate hiking on roads and footpaths.
Mount Anthony Country Club
Bennington
Golf and dine in the Green Mountains of Bennington, VT.
Mount Prospect Overlook
There are many ways to hike to this beautiful vista. Grab a good pair of shoes, maybe some hiking poles, and choose your route!
Natural Bridge State Park
North Adams
A geologic wonder with viewing platforms, picnic area and short wooded trails
Night Sky Yoga
Williamstown
Mindful yoga for every body and soul with Mary Edgerton. Classes of all levels at Williams College and other locations in the community.
Noel Field Athletic Complex
North Adams
Walking tracks, playground, basketball, tennis, football, softball, summer splash pad, and North Adams Steeplecats.
North Adams Steeplecats
North Adams
A collegiate summer baseball team brings college baseball players from across the country to play at Joe Wolfe Field in North Adams – family-friendly games with a small-town feel.
North Berkshire Outdoor Guide Book
Williamstown
This book offers an introduction to the Berkshires and an extensive list of hiking trails with sections on fishing, climbing, paddling and winter camping.
Northern Berkshires Trails
An online thematic and curated guide to hikes and walks throughout the northern Berkshire hills and forests.
Notchview XC Ski
Windsor
More than 3,000 acres of rolling terrain and miles of groomed ski trails.
The Nutrition Center
North Adams
Mission is to inspire a healthy relationship with food through counseling, nutrition and culinary demonstrations.
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Lenox
Set amidst more than 1,000 lush acres with lots of trails and animal and bird habitats.
Pheasant Tail Tours
Monroe Bridge
Pheasant Tail Tours is your home for guided float fishing trips on the Deerfield River in Western Mass.
Pine Cobble Trail
Williamstown
One of the finest panoramic views of the Hoosic River valley rewards this steep rocky hike.
Pittsfield State Forest
Pittsfield
Cascading streams, waterfalls, and flowering shrubs abound in Pittsfield State Forest with 30 miles of trails to explore.
Pollinator Garden
Williamstown
Peruse or volunteer at this lovely Bee Friendly wildflower garden in The Spruces Park.
Project Snowshoe
Williamstown
Borrow a pair of complimentary snowshoes for an adventure on the Clark’s 140 acre campus!
Prospect Mountain Nordic Ski Center
Woodford
The highest base elevation of any ski area in New England.
Route 116 Scenic Byway
Route 116 Scenic Byway runs from Adams east to South Deerfield, MA in the Pioneer Valley with beautiful views along the way.
Sand Springs Pool
Williamstown
Sand Springs Pool is a relaxing setting for bathing in natural spring waters, outdoor recreation, and fitness.
Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley
Shelburne Falls
When you’re ready for a break from the winter outdoors, come in and play candlepin bowling at one of the oldest bowling alleys in the country.
Savoy Mountain State Forest
Florida
Hiking, swimming, fishing, camping, waterfalls, and picnicking.
Sledding
Williamstown
Sledding can be fun for the whole family when there’s enough snow and Williamstown has a couple of good hills.
Solo Trip
Suggestions for the solo traveler including indoor and outdoor activities, entertainment, dining, and where to stay.
SOMA Studio
North Adams
Soma Sudio offers dance parties, drum circles, authentic movement, and more.