Surroundings, Pittsfield
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There are numerous towns and attractions in the Pittsfield surrounding area.
Related Attractions
William Cullen Bryant Homestead, Cummington, Massachusetts
The Bryant Homestead was the home of William Cullen Bryant, poet and editor of the New York Evening Post. The home is furnished with Colonial and Victorian pieces from the Bryant and Snell families as well as items that Bryant collected on his travels to Europe and Asia.The grounds have trees that date back as far as 200 years with miles of trails.
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Barrington is a popular resort town, with many restaurants and shops. The town was the home of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, the first African-American to obtain a Ph. D from Harvard. Great Barrington was also the first town in the world to use electric street lights, thanks to William Stanley.
Monterey
The small resort town of Monterey is located along the western edge of the state, at the bottom end of Beartown State Forest. The town is home to many summer cottages and is also popular with campers and outdoor enthusiasts who come to enjoy Lake Garfield, Lake Buel, and Mill River, known for it's fishing.
Bidwell House
Bidwell House was built in 1750 for the first minister of Monterey. The Georgian saltbox has been restored and contains numerous antique furnishings and decorative arts. Bidwell House is surrounded by 196 acres of woodlands with numerous hiking trails.
Berkshire Opera Company (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.The Berkshire Opera Company presents three performances each season in the restored Mahaiwe Theatre. It is the only professional opera company performing in Massachusetts during the summer months.
Berkshire Jazz Festival
The Berkshire Jazz Festival is held in July or August and hosts a variety of artists.
Lenox, Massachusetts
Lenox is a popular resort town with a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. The Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary offers hiking trails as well as a museum on plants and wildlife. Each summer Tanglewood in Lenox becomes the home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
The Mount, Edith Wharton Restoration
The Mount, built in 1902, was home to Edith Wharton, Pulitzer Prize winning author. The Wharton home is under ongoing restoration. The 40.5 acre estate also includes gardens and woodland areas designed by Wharton and her niece.The main house at The Mount has classical Italian and French influences with Georgian Revival gatehouse and stable.
Pleasant Valley Sanctuary
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a thriving beaver population, wetlands, meadows, and hardwood forests. It is a popular destination for hiking and biking or canoe trips on the Housatonic River.
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum
The Railway Museum is housed in a 1902 depot and displays model trains and railroad related items. Short train rides are also offered from Lenox Station.
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts
The Clark Art Institute Museum began with the personal collection of Sterling and Francine Clark in the 1950's. The gallery has since expanded and now features an extensive collection of European and American painting, sculpture, and works on paper, as well as other areas.
Ashley Falls, Massachusetts
Ashley Falls is located in the northwest of the state, near the Connecticut border. Visitors can take a hike to the summit of Monument Mountain or through the Housatonic River valley.
Colonel Ashley House
Colonel Ashley House was built in 1735 by John Ashley and became the center of social and political life in the area. The house is furnished with 18th and 19th century pieces and has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
North Adams, Massachusetts
North Adams is home to numerous Greek Revival and Italianate style homes built following the Civil War. The town is a popular stop on the Mohawk Trail, a famous scenic driving route.
Berkshires
The Berkshires in north-west Massachusetts with their green hills, little white churches, picturesque villages and narrow country lanes, epitomise picture-book New England. A drive along the Mohawk Trail (ME 2) offers all these features as it winds from Millers Falls in the east to Williamstown in the west. From there the U.S. 7 to the south is scarcely less romantic. The Hancock Shaker Village beyond is another attraction.
Dark Ride Project
The Dark Ride project a visual arts experience created by Eric Rudd. The main highlight is the Sensory Integrator, which provides an opportunity for visitors, to travel through what he calls "creative space".Dark Ride is a term used to refer to theme park rides in the dark, and the Sensory Integrator is Rudds attempt at combining this type of ride with art.
Mass Museum of Contempory Arts
The MASS MoCA, as it is commonly referred to, is an arts center for sculpture, theater, dance, film, digital media and music. It offers not only displays and performances but places for artists to rehearse and create.The center is housed in 27 restored historic buildings on 13 acres of land.
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
The Western Gateway Heritage State Park is the former site of a Boston and Maine freightyard. Today there are shops and restaurants in this village area. There are also a number of restored buildings which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sheffield Historical Society and Museum, Sheffield, Massachusetts
The Sheffield Historical Society maintains a collection of textiles, artifacts, furniture, family files, town documents, house histories, photographs from the local area.
Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
Shelburne Falls and surrounding area feature some interesting geological formations, including the Glacial Potholes. Also of interest in the town is the Bridge of Flowers, which attracts thousands of visitors each year.
Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum
The Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum is dedicated to trolley car No. 10, which crossed the Deerfield River on what is now the famous Bridge of Flowers for 20 years. The trolley museum features railroad and trolley artifacts and photographs, as well as a pump car and caboose. Visitors can ride the restored 1896 trolley car on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from Memorial Day to the end of October.
Shelburne Historical Society Museum
Housed in the 1880 Arms Academy building, Shelburne Historical Society Museum highlights the history of the area as well as a display of memorabilia devoted to the Arms Academy.
Bridge of Flowers
This bridge, crossing the Deerfield River, once a trolley bridge, has been converted into a flower garden.
Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Stockbridge was established in 1734 as an Indian mission. The town was home to the artist Normal Rockwell.
Naumkeag
Naumkeag was the summer residence of Joseph Choate, an ambassador to Britain in the late 1800's and early 1900's. This 44 room house is filled with a collection of period furnishings, artwork from Europe and Asia, and a collection of Chinese porcelain.
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Berkshire Botanical Garden is actually a collection of various types of gardens, including herbs, vegetables, flowers, and trees. Over 3,000 species and varieties are displayed in the various collections.
Norman Rockwell Museum
The Norman Rockwell Museum features original works by Normal Rockwell, who lived for 25 years in this region. The museum houses the most impressive collection of Norman Rockell artwork, memorabilia, supplies, and reference materials.
Chesterwood
Chesterwood was the summer home and studio of Daniel Chester French. The Barn Gallery showcases French's work including working models.
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