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Based on the form of government, there are 292 towns and 59 cities in Massachusetts. Some municipalities, however, still refer to themselves as "towns" even though they have a city form of government.
- Sheffield
- Great Barrington
- Stockbridge
- West Stockbridge
- Lenox
- Lee
- Pittsfield
- Adams
- North Adams
- Williamstown
On the southern end of Route 7, you’ll find Sheffield. It’s the oldest town in Berkshires, incorporated in 1733. It’s set on the lush banks of the Housatonic River and its many offshoots. The town includes the Village of Ashley Falls to the south before you reach the Connecticut/Massachusetts border. Route 7 runs through the middle of the entire to...
Heading north on Route 7 the next Berkshires town to check out is Great Barrington. This is definitely the happening scene for South County! The town has a few claims to fame. Its Main Street was the first in the US to have electric lights! And the Civil Rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois was born here. You can visit The Homesitewhich commemorates his ...
If you’re looking for places to visit in the Berkshires to get away from it all, consider Stockbridge. It’s home to the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, which is the yoga mecca for the US. People come here on retreats, for workshops, or even to receive professional training. You can plan a whole vacation here or just a day visit. Fans of Norman ...
West Stockbridge is a small town along the Massachusetts Turnpike between Route 7 and the New York/Massachusetts border. It’s the perfect rustic Berkshire town with green pastures, rivers, ponds, and forests surrounding it. And small as it is, the town has made a name for itself with unique art attractions, not to mention you’re just a few minutes’...
One of the most gorgeous places to visit in the Berkshires is Lenox. Back on Route 7, it’s just a few minutes from West Stockbridge! It’s the fanciest of the Western Massachusetts towns, with a cluster of Gilded Age Mansions and luxury resorts. Take a tour of The Mount, the circa-1902 mansion owned by writer Edith Wharton. Or study the beautiful br...
Lee is a very small town in the Berkshires that’s really close to Stockbridge and Lenox along the east end of Route 7 along the Massachusetts Turnpike. Today, it’s known as “the gateway to the Berkshires,” because of the area’s rivers, streams, forests, and reserves. There are several inns, cute bed and breakfasts, and resorts in and around Lee tha...
Pittsfield is the center point of western Massachusetts and our this was our first introduction to small towns in the Berkshires! When you’re planning places to visit in the Berkshires, this is a great central area to stay and use as your base since it’s smack dab in the middle of the region. Plus, there are tons of great things to do in Pittsfield...
Another one of the best towns in the Berkshires to explore moving further up to North County is the town of Adams. This town is historically known for its industrial past, specifically its role in the manufacturing of textiles and paper. This Berkshires town is nestled between the picturesque Mount Greylock State Reservation and Savoy Mountain Stat...
From Pittsfield, continue north on Route 7 and turn west on Route 2. Known as “The Town of Steeples and Peaks,” you’ll enjoy the iconic views as you arrive in North Adams, Massachusetts. It’s truly one of the best Berkshire towns offering a beautiful downtown and it’s a great base for the North County ski resorts. North Adams is also mere miles fro...
Next to North Adams in North County is Williamstown. Like North Adams, it’s a great base for the North County ski resorts, like Berkshire East Mountain Ski Resort. Or closer to Williamstown is Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort. These are actually really close to the Southern Vermont border, which also has great ski resorts too! There’s a huge cultural ar...
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