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The Berkshires

Choose your own adventure!

Serene mountain vistas, lush forests, and clear blue lakes define the Berkshire landscape, an idyllic setting for your next family vacation, romantic escape, or weekend with friends. Boasting more than 100 world class cultural attractions, superior outdoor recreation, and a famous farm-to-table food scene, the Berkshires promises an unforgettable experience.

Come Play in the Berkshires

Get Outdoors

Everyone living in or visiting the Berkshires is invited to find their next adventure at the NEW BerkshiresOutside.org site. Discover over 550 locations across the county.

Explore Berkshires Outside

Taking Pride in the Berkshires

The Berkshires invites everyone to celebrate Pride and enjoy the many events and venues that welcome visitors to come as they are and to be who they are, surrounded by green hills, good food, and loving company.

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Discover Berkshire Stages

Renowned as an artistic playground for creatives of all kinds, you’re guaranteed all the feels when you traverse the stages along this performing arts trail.

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Ashuwilticook Rail Trail in Cheshire. Photo by Ogden Gigli.

Hit the Biking Trails

Biking is a great way to experience the beauty of the region. Challenge yourself on winding through forests or meander leisurely along scenic rail trails.

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Berkshire Flyer

All Aboard the Berkshire Flyer

Skip the Thruway and take the view way to the Berkshires this summer. The Berkshire Flyer provides seasonal rail service from New York City to the Berkshires each weekend from June 21st through Labor Day. And the Berkshire Flyer now includes train service from New York City to Pittsfield on Sunday mornings!

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Plan Your Visit

Inspire wanderlust with the Official Guide to the Berkshires, a year round, comprehensive resource to help you plan your perfect getaway.

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Visit in Summer

Summer is here and so is your opportunity to explore all the Berkshires has to offer! Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures, world renowned culture, or rustic charm, we've got you covered.

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Explore the Berkshires

Use the Berkshire Brochure to explore by north, central, and south. Includes insider tips, must-visits, and more!

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Berkshire Guide

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Guide to the Berkshires

Inspire wanderlust with the Official Guide to the Berkshires, a year-round, comprehensive resource to help you plan the perfect respite.

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Rachel Hailey, founder of DEI Outdoors, stands on a zipline platform with full harness gear on, in front of a group outdoors

Diversity and Inclusion

The More, The Merrier

1Berkshire Spotlight on Rachel Hailey of DEI Outdoors A conversation with entrepreneur Rachel Hailey...

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A parade of people walk down the street during the Berkshire Pride Festival, holding a berkshire pride banner with rainbow flags in the background.

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Taking Pride in the Berkshires

June has always marked the unofficial kick-off of the “Berkshire season” of theater, galas, fest...

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The company of Hair stands at center stage with their fists raised in the air.Hair at Berkshire Theatre Group. Photo by Emma Rothenberg-Ware.

Arts and Culture

Setting the Berkshire Stage Trail

Renowned as an artistic playground for creatives of all kinds, Berkshire stages present some of the ...

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