Outside of the obvious "thing to do" (our wedding), we definitely recommend checking out some of the other activities in the area! If you're looking to further explore the trails in the area, we recommend getting the AllTrails App!
Downtown Great Barrington
334 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Filled with boutique shops, vintage stores, restaurants and bars, Great Barrington is a favorite destination for travelers in the Berkshires.
Taconic State Park
253 New York 344, Copake Falls, NY 12517, (518) 329-3993
In addition to offering multiple trail options, Taconic State Park has the Copake Falls and Rudd Pond swimming areas.
Monument Mountain
Stockbridge, MA 01230
This popular trail is 3.8 miles and moderately difficult. It's known for its beautiful views and being a favorite of writers and poets like Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville.
Rodgers Book Barn
467 Rodman Road, Hillsdale, NY 12529, (518) 325-3610
AMAZING used bookstore with 20,000 titles.
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262, (413) 298-3926
This collection of some of the area's oldest plants contains a sculpture garden, indoor living museum, and beautiful balcony overlooking the scenery.
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262, (413) 298-4100
Catamount Mountain Resort and Zipline
78 Catamount Road, Egremont, NY 12529, (413) 528-1262
The Catamount Resort has the longest zipline in North America!
Housatonic River Walk
Great Barrington, MA
Short but nice walk along the Housatonic River accessible from downtown Great Barrington.
Bash Bish Falls
Mount Washington, MA 01258
A 1.5 mile easy trail takes you to this 60 foot high waterfall in Bish Bash Falls State Park.
Copake Hillsdale Farmers Market
116 Old Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529, (518) 325-5073
The Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 9am to 1pm in Roeliff Jansen Park, which has additional trails and green areas to enjoy.
Circle Museum
11111-11373 New York 22, Austerlitz, NY 12017
Sculpture garden with tons of large metal pieces.
Warren St. in Hudson
Hudson, NY 12534
There's plenty to do, see, buy and consume in the various shops and restaurants in Hudson, especially if you're interested in vintage furniture, galleries or antiquing.
Hudson Cruises, Inc.
196-498 Water Street, Hudson, NY 12534, (518) 822-1014
Hudson Cruises offers 1.5 hour tours of the river on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays.
Hudson Farmers Market
Columbia Street, Hudson, NY 12534, (518) 300-3496
The Hudson Farmers Market is the largest in Columbia County and happens 9am-1pm every Saturday rain or shine.
Greenport Conservation Area
319 Joslen Boulevard, Hudson, NY 12534
The Greenport Conservation Area is walking distance from downtown Hudson and has 736 acres with 7 miles of trails.