The Berkshires Is A Stunning Destination In Massachusetts Year-Round
By Celina Colby|Published June 09, 2021
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Celina Colby
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Celina Colby is a Boston-based writer and native New Englander who has been covering travel, arts, food, and culture nationally for ten years. When she's not on deadline you can often find her reading, sewing, and searching for the perfect empanada.
Massachusetts is packed with scenic day trip locations, but the Berkshires is one destination that delivers all year round. The Western Massachusetts spot features flourishing foliage in the autumn, skiing and snow sport opportunities in the winter and arts and culture for every taste.
Half the fun of visiting The Berkshires is taking in its natural beauty. The quaint New England towns and spell bounding scenic beauty look straight out of a painting.
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Picnicking is the name of the game here in Western Massachusetts. Every corner reveals another beautiful setting for a bottle of wine and an outdoor meal.
Art lovers can combine their picnic with a concert at the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home, Tanglewood. What could make for a more divine summer evening than listening to the orchestra play while picnicking on the lawn nearby?
The Berkshires provided a retreat for many famous artists and writers throughout history, including Daniel Chester French, the sculptor behind the Lincoln Memorial, and Edith Wharton, author of many novels including "The Age of Innocence."
Edith Wharton's home "The Mount" features a spectacularly preserved version of her house and life there as well as beautiful grounds, both available for a tour. You can envision the elaborate upper-crust parties she must have had, the same ones that fill the pages of her books.
Whether you're hoping for a pleasant, scenic afternoon stroll or itching for a challenging all day hike, the Berkshires has you covered.
Hiking is a year-round activity in this region and some paths that offer a pleasant walk in the summer double as skiing trails in the winter. A hike is never just a walk in the Berkshires, you might find yourself picking blackberries, swimming in a pond along the path or catching a stunning sunset during your trip.
Art lovers rejoice! There are endless opportunities to immerse yourself in the culture of the Berkshires. One of the most popular art attractions is the Norman Rockwell Museum chock full of his original works and featuring a replica of his studio.
Just a few hours from Boston travelers can immerse themselves in the natural beauty, history and culture of the Berkshires. Visitors of every taste can find fun activities, whether you’re skiing through the Alford Springs wooded trail or listening to the sweet melodies of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from the picnic lawn at Tanglewood.
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