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Pittsfield is the largest city and the county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the principal city of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Berkshire County. Pittsfield’s population was 43,927 at the 2020 census.
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The official website of the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, provides news, events, services, and information for residents and visitors. Find out about recycling, traffic, Dog Man graphic novel, and more.
Discover the best of Pittsfield, a vibrant city in the Berkshires with world class theaters, live music, art shows, museums, and more. Explore the scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and unique shopping and dining options in this historic and cultural destination.
- Herman Melville’s Arrowhead. Author Herman Melville’s (1819-1891) most productive years were spent at this house in the south of Pittsfield. During his time at Arrowhead from 1850 to 1863, Melville finished Moby-Dick (1851), and wrote Pierre (1852) and The Confidence-Man (1857), before selling up to his brother and moving with his family to New York City.
- Hancock Shaker Village. On 750 acres in the southwest of Pittsfield is a preserved Shaker commune that was active from the late 18th century to 1960. Now a living history museum, the village is still part of a working farm, the oldest in the Berkshires, with extensive fruit and vegetable gardens and heritage-breed domestic animals.
- Berkshire Museum. Looking like a Roman villa on South Street, the Berkshire Museum was founded by the newspaperman Zenas Crane, opening in 1903. In the style of museums from that time, this attraction is a multifaceted cabinet of curiosity, zipping from fine art to engineering, natural history, zoology and ancient civilization.
- Downtown Pittsfield (Upstreet Cultural District) Mostly along the broad boulevards, North Street and South Street, Downtown Pittsfield has a real sense of scale for a city of 44,000.
Things to Do in Pittsfield, Massachusetts: See Tripadvisor's 11,899 traveler reviews and photos of Pittsfield tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Pittsfield. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Discover the cultural, outdoor, scenic and historic attractions of Pittsfield, the hub of the Berkshires, with this guide to planning your visit. Find information on theater, art, music, nature, dining and more in the city and its surroundings.
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Oct 15, 2007 · Pittsfield is a city in the Berkshires that has reinvented itself with art, culture, and cuisine. From the historic Berkshire Museum to the hip Lantern, from the scenic Colonial Theatre to the funky Wild Sage, Pittsfield offers a variety of attractions for visitors. Learn more about the city's history, attractions, and events in this article.
