One of the world’s most beloved music festivals, Tanglewood is the famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and the Boston Pops. The ground are open to the public at 9:00 AM for guests to explore.

The Mount is a turn-of-the-century home, designed and built by Edith Wharton in 1902. Today, the Mount is a National Historic Landmark and cultural center dedicated to the intellectual and artistic legacy of the author.

At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts. The State Reservation spans around 12,000 acres and offers several hiking trails, including a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. At the summit, visitors can stop at the Veterans War Memorial Tower, a 93-foot lighthouse with 89 steps leading to an observation deck. From there, visitors can enjoy panoramic views stretching across five states (Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire).

Historic downtown Lenox is a pleasant and walkable village with great shopping, restaurants, and parks.

There are numerous museums in Berkshire County, including the Norman Rockwell Museum (Stockbridge), Clark Art Institute (Williamstown), and the Massachusetts MoCA (North Adams).

The Stockbridge Bowl is a popular destination for boating, swimming, fishing, and more. Visitors can rent kayaks and paddle boards from the Arcadian Shop in Lenox, MA (https://www.arcadian.com/RENTALS).

Set amidst more than 1,000 lush acres in the Berkshires, Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary offers varied trails wind through forests, meadows, wetlands, and along the slopes of Lenox Mountain. The Sanctuary is an excellent location for easy-to-strenuous hiking.