Lea's Berkshires Guidebook
Gift shop
Take a beautiful drive to Vermont, take a coffee break in Wilmington then stop at the Hogback Mountains gift ship to get a t shirt or some applecider donuts.
Hogback Mountain
The best view of America's Switzerland, coffee with a view and delicious whoopee pies and baked goods. Beer/Wine/Fudge.
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Wigwam Western Summit
Mohawk TrailThe best view of America's Switzerland, coffee with a view and delicious whoopee pies and baked goods. Beer/Wine/Fudge.
Food scene
Some of my favorite restaurants
One of two amazing pizza houses around the Wigwam. Must call ahead for pick up. This one is next to Mo' Fudge Factory (ice cream, baked goods and fudge) and across from the Bridge of Flowers so it makes for a wonderful day trip to visit beautiful Shelburne Falls.
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Buckland Pizza House
13 State StOne of two amazing pizza houses around the Wigwam. Must call ahead for pick up. This one is next to Mo' Fudge Factory (ice cream, baked goods and fudge) and across from the Bridge of Flowers so it makes for a wonderful day trip to visit beautiful Shelburne Falls.
One of the best diners around. They have wonderful pancakes, waffles and egg dishes. We love going there and they have outdoor seating too!
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Renee's Diner
780 Massachusetts AveOne of the best diners around. They have wonderful pancakes, waffles and egg dishes. We love going there and they have outdoor seating too!
Best Italian restaurant in town with a great wine list.
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Grazie
26 Marshall StBest Italian restaurant in town with a great wine list.
Across from Mass Moca, this is one of our top choice in downtown North Adams. The food and always good and we love the vibe. You are bound to meet some friendly regulars and tourists from New York or Boston at the trendy bar.
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PUBLIC eat+drink
34 Holden StAcross from Mass Moca, this is one of our top choice in downtown North Adams. The food and always good and we love the vibe. You are bound to meet some friendly regulars and tourists from New York or Boston at the trendy bar.
This is our go to place for comfort food and we've had just about everything on the menu. Wayne loves their boneless chicken wings and burgers while I can't get enough of their fish & chips (ask for sweet potato fries instead!)! Their buffalo chicken wrap and fried pickle is also really good. In the winter we'd like to get a table by the fireplace and in the summer we'd always sit outside.
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Freight Yard Restaurant & Pub
1 Furnace StThis is our go to place for comfort food and we've had just about everything on the menu. Wayne loves their boneless chicken wings and burgers while I can't get enough of their fish & chips (ask for sweet potato fries instead!)! Their buffalo chicken wrap and fried pickle is also really good. In the winter we'd like to get a table by the fireplace and in the summer we'd always sit outside.
Mo's Fudge Factor
9 State StBest ice cream and gourmet fudge
Owners John and Lori have run this place for over 30 years. We love their prime rib, diamond steak, shrimp cocktail and buffalo wings! The view of the sunset is second only to the Wigwam Western Summit but you can't beat the steak and fries!
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Golden Eagle Restaurant
1935 Mohawk TrailOwners John and Lori have run this place for over 30 years. We love their prime rib, diamond steak, shrimp cocktail and buffalo wings! The view of the sunset is second only to the Wigwam Western Summit but you can't beat the steak and fries!
This is a well kept secret in Norther Berkshires. The food is authentic, the service superb and the margaritas are to die for! Get the Nachos with chicken, the Carne Asado, and the Fajitas! You'd think you've gone to south of the border and yet you're still in Williamstown!
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Coyote Flaco
505 Cold Spring RdThis is a well kept secret in Norther Berkshires. The food is authentic, the service superb and the margaritas are to die for! Get the Nachos with chicken, the Carne Asado, and the Fajitas! You'd think you've gone to south of the border and yet you're still in Williamstown!
The greatest addition to the dining scene in Adams since May 2022. We love their small plates and drinks - you've got to try the "Man Candy" and Comeback Mac & Cheese with a local beer! Tapas style and you won't get tired of chef and owner Xavier's new creations! They also have music on weekends.
The Firehouse Cafe
47 Park StThe greatest addition to the dining scene in Adams since May 2022. We love their small plates and drinks - you've got to try the "Man Candy" and Comeback Mac & Cheese with a local beer! Tapas style and you won't get tired of chef and owner Xavier's new creations! They also have music on weekends.
We love the Break Room for a quiet lunch and love their seasonal menu. The cafe is located in the beautiful Greylock Works building with other shops and artist studios.
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Greylock WORKS
508 State RdWe love the Break Room for a quiet lunch and love their seasonal menu. The cafe is located in the beautiful Greylock Works building with other shops and artist studios.
If you love Mediterranean food you will want to try their babaghanoush and hummus. They have wonderful GF and vegetarian choices and in the summer we love sitting outside while people watching. Any of their Kebabs and fish (salmon) are excellent!
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Pera Bistro
60 Spring StIf you love Mediterranean food you will want to try their babaghanoush and hummus. They have wonderful GF and vegetarian choices and in the summer we love sitting outside while people watching. Any of their Kebabs and fish (salmon) are excellent!
This is the most elegant place in Northern Berkshires. They have a seasonal menu and I love their braised ribs and pork chops when they have them. Wayne loves the fish dishes (especially the salmon). I did have their ramen which I don't recommend. Go to a noodle/Asian place if you want noodles but do make a reservation if you want to impress. You won't be disappointed!
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The Barn Kitchen & Bar
103 Spring StThis is the most elegant place in Northern Berkshires. They have a seasonal menu and I love their braised ribs and pork chops when they have them. Wayne loves the fish dishes (especially the salmon). I did have their ramen which I don't recommend. Go to a noodle/Asian place if you want noodles but do make a reservation if you want to impress. You won't be disappointed!
57 Park St, Adams, MA 01220, EE. UU.
Amazing mural, delicious boba tea and smoothies plus bakery.
Museum
One of the best museum of modern arts, the Mass Moca is a must see!
Awesome contemporary art museum that needs no introduction. Wayne personally doesn't want to go anymore but I drag him there at least once a year to see different exhibits. It is one of the largest contemporary art museums in the US and for good reasons. I always like the Williams Collge Colorful wall art and the Light Exhibition by James Turrel. I always feel happy when I see the Milky Way display
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayAwesome contemporary art museum that needs no introduction. Wayne personally doesn't want to go anymore but I drag him there at least once a year to see different exhibits. It is one of the largest contemporary art museums in the US and for good reasons. I always like the Williams Collge Colorful wall art and the Light Exhibition by James Turrel. I always feel happy when I see the Milky Way display
Located in Williamstown, home of William's College, this is also a must see during your visit to the Berkshires. This is one of my adult daughter Emily's favorite place to hang out when she comes home. They have such a great collection of art from world famous artists like Rodin, Renoir and Monet and Sargent. Sometimes visiting these pieces is like visiting an old friend. We also love the hiking trail behind the museum. You can see the beautiful Berkshire hills, visit the smart cows and see several outdoor art installations. Their gift shop also is classy and Emily ended up getting me xmas presents from there two years in a row!
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The Clark Art Institute
225 South StLocated in Williamstown, home of William's College, this is also a must see during your visit to the Berkshires. This is one of my adult daughter Emily's favorite place to hang out when she comes home. They have such a great collection of art from world famous artists like Rodin, Renoir and Monet and Sargent. Sometimes visiting these pieces is like visiting an old friend. We also love the hiking trail behind the museum. You can see the beautiful Berkshire hills, visit the smart cows and see several outdoor art installations. Their gift shop also is classy and Emily ended up getting me xmas presents from there two years in a row!
Stockbridge is a lovely town for a day visit and see where Norman Rockwell gets his inspiration for all these great paintings!
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Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale RdStockbridge is a lovely town for a day visit and see where Norman Rockwell gets his inspiration for all these great paintings!
You are already here, check out the home where Susan B. Anthony was born.
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Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum
67 East RoadYou are already here, check out the home where Susan B. Anthony was born.
We went there for the history and fell in love with their animals! We visited with their piglets, goats and saw the most impressive turkeys. The gift shop was also very nice and in all a great place to spend the day in the country with beautiful view. Photo opp at every turn - it's also fun to visit the various workshops to see how blacksmith used to make nails. This is a stop fun for people of all ages especially children.
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Hancock Shaker Village
1843 W Housatonic StWe went there for the history and fell in love with their animals! We visited with their piglets, goats and saw the most impressive turkeys. The gift shop was also very nice and in all a great place to spend the day in the country with beautiful view. Photo opp at every turn - it's also fun to visit the various workshops to see how blacksmith used to make nails. This is a stop fun for people of all ages especially children.
Enjoy the Beautiful drive to Stockbridge. Visit the red lions inn then the Norman Rockwell museum.
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Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale RdEnjoy the Beautiful drive to Stockbridge. Visit the red lions inn then the Norman Rockwell museum.
Hiking
Savoy Mountain State Forest
260 Central Shaft RdMohawk Trail State Forest
Cold River RoadClarksburg State Park
1199 Middle RdA great day hike to cool off and be within the Berkshire mountains.
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Tannery Falls
A great day hike to cool off and be within the Berkshire mountains.
Great access to the Cold River on the Mohawk Trail
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Mohawk Trail State Forest
Cold River RoadGreat access to the Cold River on the Mohawk Trail
This is basically our backyard. Walking distance from the coffeehouse via a private connector trail and it's not to be missed. a 1.5 mile (RT) from the Wigwam takes you to sunset rock. For those more ambitious hikers go to Spruce Hill (5 MI RT) and you will be treated with the most beautiful lookout on a rock ledge. You will pass the Yoda Tree (you can't miss it!) about 1 mile into the hike.
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Hoosac Range Trail
2441 Mohawk TrailThis is basically our backyard. Walking distance from the coffeehouse via a private connector trail and it's not to be missed. a 1.5 mile (RT) from the Wigwam takes you to sunset rock. For those more ambitious hikers go to Spruce Hill (5 MI RT) and you will be treated with the most beautiful lookout on a rock ledge. You will pass the Yoda Tree (you can't miss it!) about 1 mile into the hike.
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, Adams, MA, EE. UU.
Sightseeing
Williams College is America's top Liberal Arts college and the campus is picturesque and absolutely beautiful. Take a ride there (easy 15 minutes) for a walk in downtown Williamstown and buy a souvenir shirt to remember your trip!
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Williams College
880 Main StWilliams College is America's top Liberal Arts college and the campus is picturesque and absolutely beautiful. Take a ride there (easy 15 minutes) for a walk in downtown Williamstown and buy a souvenir shirt to remember your trip!
Beautiful garden
The most gorgeous photo opp place. Flower gardens, castles, cascading stairs, pools. Unforgettable!
Naumkeag
5 Prospect Hill Rdski resort
family friendly ski resort
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Berkshire East Mountain Resort
66 Thunder Mountain Rdfamily friendly ski resort
Mount Snow
Family friendly ski resort