Things To Do
MASS MoCA
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) is one of the world’s liveliest centers for making and enjoying today’s most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA is able to embrace all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification.
Clark Art Institute
In 1950 Sterling and Francine Clark chartered the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute as a home for their extensive art collection. Opened to the public in 1955, the Clark has built upon this extraordinary group of works to become one of the most beloved and respected art museums in the world, known for its intimate galleries and stunning natural environment. There are also some excellent moderate hiking trails on the museum's campus and breath taking scenery.
Norman Rockwell Museum
The Norman Rockwell Museum illuminates the power of American illustration art to reflect and shape society, and advances the enduring values of kindness, respect, and social equity portrayed by Norman Rockwell.
Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort
Zoar Outdoor offers some of the best in New England white water rafting trips, kayaking clinics, zip line canopy tours, canoeing instruction, rock climbing classes and kayak rentals for adventurers of all abilities, from beginners to experts.
Mount Greylock State Reservation
For our wizarding world friends, the highest peak of Mount Greylock is the home of Ilvermorny which is of course hidden from the No-Maj's eyes. Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts. From its peak on a clear day, you can see as far as 90 miles away. Visitors can either hike or drive to the summit. The summit also is home to Bascom Lodge and the Veterans War Memorial Tower.
Bright Ideas Brewing
A modern craft brewery in historic North Adams, Massachusetts. Located on the campus of the MASS MoCA Bright Ideas specializes in innovative beer styles while producing clean, classic styles as well!
Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge State Park is home to the only natural white marble arch in North America. According to geologists, the park's namesake natural bridge, made of 550 million year-old bedrock marble, was carved into its iconic arch by the forces of glacial melt water over 13,000 years ago. Inside the park, visitors can also tour an abandoned marble quarry and check out a man-made white marble dam--also the only one in North America!
Cascade Trail - Trailhead
The Cascades Trail is a short, beautiful river walk following the Notch Brook in North Adams from the end of Marion Avenue to a popular cascading waterfall. A hidden in-town gem, this trail is minutes away from downtown areas of North Adams and Williamstown and is short enough to walk on a whim for anyone looking to squeeze a nice hike into a limited amount of time.
Hoosac Tunnel
Featured on the Lore (The Bloody Pit episode) podcast, this is a historic (and still active!) and allegedly haunted train tunnel in North Adams.
Hancock Shaker Village
Hancock Shaker Village is a landmark destination of 750 acres, 20 historic Shaker buildings, and over 22,000 Shaker artifacts. On the National Historic Register, it is the most comprehensively interpreted Shaker site in the world, and the oldest working farm in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
Berkshire Cider Project
All of the ciders are dry and sparkling. They may remind you of white wine or even champagne. This is traditional cider for a modern table, made right here in the Berkshires.
The Distillery at Greylock WORKS
The Distillery at Greylock WORKS makes artisanal gins and rums using traditional equipment, innovative methods, and the finest ingredients. The distillery was founded in 2015 and is located in the historic Greylock Works mill complex nestled in the hills of North Adams.
Berkshire Whitewater
Go white water rafting on the Deerfield River’s most popular rafting section, Fife Brook, these Class II whitewater rapids with one Class III rapid are ideal for beginner rafters. For the more seasoned rafter, experience Class IV rafting excitement close to home on the Deerfield River’s most exciting section, the Monroe Bridge. Combining the rush of advanced whitewater, the beauty of the northern Berkshires and the camaraderie of a paddling adventure, a Monroe Bridge rafting trip will be the highlight of your summer!
Hoosac Range Trail
A three-mile long ridge trail along the Berkshires’ northeastern wall, Hoosac Range includes several dramatic vistas, including the one to the west at the trail’s Spruce Hill destination. A much shorter hike, 1.6 miles roundtrip, leads to Sunset Rock, which also has spectacular views to the west.
Spice Root
Spice Root Restaurant has become a Berkshire County dining favorite for both residents and visitors alike, seeking quality, freshly prepared Indian Cuisine. Whether your travels bring you to the Berkshires on business or vacation, a stop at the Spice Root Restaurant is a must.
PUBLIC eat+drink
PUBLIC serves casual, inventive American food with an emphasis on freshness, flavor, and in-house preparation. PUBLIC proudly takes advantage of the Berkshire bounty by supporting local farms, artisans, and food producers. The restaurant offers an extensive, rotating craft beer program.
The Barn Kitchen & Bar
The Barn is bar and restaurant located inside the Williams Inn. The restaurant serves familiar New England classics and seasonally inspired locally sourced cuisine prepared with an open mind and a fresh vision. The bartenders are highly skilled in their craft and provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The Break Room
The Break Room is a restaurant that serves thoughtfully sourced, humble food that focuses on our regional farmers, producers and distillers. Anchored within the Greylock Works campus we welcome you to an interactive, vibrant, communal setting. **HOT TIP** some of the BEST breakfast pastries you'll ever try thanks to their two incredible pastry chefs on staff.