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Berkshires Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

Watch beavers at work at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary.
Learn about the Shaker way of life at Hancock Shaker Village.
Ride vintage trains at the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum.
Dig for dinosaurs at the Berkshire Museum.
Climb (or drive) to the top of Mount Greylock and see five states.
Paddle the Housatonic River and walk the trails at Bartholomew's Cobble.

Family Overview: The Berkshires, Massachusetts

By Candyce H. Stapen

Stretching from Massachusetts' southern border with Connecticut to the northern boundary with Vermont, the Berkshires, a region of hills laced with forests and rivers, form the far-western flank of the state. It may take only two hours to drive the length of the Berkshires, but the region features a wealth of museums, parks, nature preserves, and cultural events to keep the family going for a week or longer. Good bases for exploration are the Revolutionary-era towns of Lenox and Stockbridge and the commercial hub of Pittsfield. Read More

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