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The Official Guide to The Berkshires

The Only Comprehensive Guide to VISIT and/or LIVE in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts

The Official Guide to The Berkshires

2017/2018

2018/2019

115,000 copies distributed year-round

64% are visiting for pleasure and

15% for a special event

Overnight visitors average 2.9 nights and partake in an average of 7 different

Berkshire experiences

41% of visitors have considered relocating

to the Berkshires

2/3 of Berkshire residents have relocated

from elsewhere

22% have friends or family in the area,

30% of full-time and 40% of 2nd home owners discovered the Berkshires

while visiting

NYC is the primary residence

for majority of 2nd home owners,

followed by other areas of MA, FL, NJ & CT

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Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, Inc. housatonicheritage.org, Housatonic River Valley of

Berkshire County, MA /Litchfield County, CT

Dedicated to preserving and celebrating the

history, culture and natural resources of the upper

Housatonic River valley region of CT and MA.

West Stockbridge Village weststockbridgetown.com

West Stockbridge, MA

Nestled on the banks of the Williams River, this

charming historic village features an eclectic mix

of galleries, shops, restaurants and inns.

Williamstown Chamber of Commerce

williamstownchamber.com, 7 Dennison Park Drive

Williamstown, MA, 413.458.9077

Information Booth located at B&L Building at the

bottom of Spring Street. See Ad pg 22

TRANSPORTATION & MAPS

A-List Luxury Car Service alistluxurycarservices.com, PO Box 13, West Stockbridge,

MA, 877.246.2547

Car service in the Berkshires and Beyond.

Airport, weddings, business & more! Wherever

you’re headed, you can count on A-List Luxury

Car Service.

Berkshire Regional Transit Authority berkshirerta.com, 1 Columbus Avenue

Suite 201, Pittsfield, MA, 413.499.2782

The BRTA provides public transit service to 12

cities and towns in the Berkshires. Bus routes

serve many attractions. Vehicles are lift-equipped.

The Historic US Route 20 Association historicus20.org, 108 Skyline Trail, Chester, MA,

617.733.5796Journey 3,365 miles through history from Boston

to Newport, Oregon on America’s longest coast

to coast highway.

Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc. peterpanbus.com,

1776 Main Street

Springfield, MA, 413.781.2900; One Peter Pan Way,

Providence, RI, 401.331.7500

Services to and from Providence, Springfield,

Pittsfield, Albany, Boston, Hartford, Amherst,

Williamstown and NY City.

Tobi’s Limousine Service, Inc. tobislimo.com, Lenox Commons

55 Pittsfield Road, Lenox, MA, 413.637.1224

NYC-Boston-Albany-Hartford. Sedans/vans/

SUV’s/ride shares. Corporate Travel-Wine Tours-

Weddings & more. Professional, courteous &

always on time.

Upstate Green Cabupstategreencab.com, Latham, NY, 518.956.0332

Upstate Green Cab connects the Berkshires

to New York's Capital District and Albany.

Providing reliable appointment based service

24/7. Call today.

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE

1Berkshire 1berkshire.com, 66 Allen Street, Pittsfield, MA,

413.499.1600

A region-wide organization focused on

economic development and promotion of the

Berkshires as a preferred place to visit, to live,

and to grow a business.

Berkshire Tour Company berkshiretourcompany.com

10 Chestnut Street, Stoneham, MA 781.438.8620

Berkshires longest operating and most

experienced group tour planner can help you with

all of your needs in the Berkshires and all of New

England. BTW Berkshires btwberkshires.com, 72 Linden Street, Williamstown, MA,

203.494.6384

Arts, theater, music, outdoors…explore the

Berkshires, Southern VT, NY and more with the

former editor at Berkshires Week & Shires of

Vermont magazine.

CTM Media Group ctmmediagroup.com, 11 Largo Drive South Stamford, CT,

203.548.9793

Tourism Information Distribution in CT, MA, NH,

NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT. Publishers & Distributors of

2014 Berkshires Tourism Map & Guide.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car enterprise.com, 526 East Street

Pittsfield MA, 413.443.6600

The top rated car rental company in the

Berkshires.

LOCATION KEY North Central South See page 16 for key and map

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Mount Greylock, Adams, MA

Photo credit: Michelle Murphy

Foliage on the Farm

Photo credit: Debbie Storie

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock, MA

LOCATION KEYSee full map

on page 4

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Adams, MA

Bascom Lodgebascomlodge.netMt. Greylock State Reservation 413.743.1591

B/L/D $ A • • • •Yankee Mag. “Pick Best Meal with a View.” Ethnic/American cuisine. Casual. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner - 7 Days a Week. Private/Corp/Wedding Parties.

Bounti-Fare Restaurantbountifare.com200 Howland Ave, 413.743.0193

BR/L/D $$ A • • • • • •Casual elegance. Steaks, seafood & Italian, all you can eat shrimp and salad bar, Sunday Brunch. Full bar & banquet facilities. Open Wed.-Sun.

Chee’s Chinese Cuisinecheeschineserestaurant.com 13 Columbia Street 413.743.7270

L/D $ ASN •Owner chef since 1987. Cantonese, Sezchuan & Polynesian. Delivery to Adams/Cheshire/North Adams. Daily specials. Open 7 days a week.

Haflinger Haus Restaurant Tavern & Innhaflingerhaus.com17 Commercial Street, 413.743.2221 See Ad pg 117

B/D $$ INT • • • • • • • •Austrian-American Best Alpine Dining, NE Yankee Magazine 2016, Best of the Berkshires 2013-15. Wiener Schnitzel/Lobster Spätzle/Hungarian Goulash & more.

Chicopee, MA

Hu Ke Lau Restaurant & Dinner Theaterhukelau.com705 Memorial Drive, 413.593.5222

L/D $ ASN • • • • •Since 1965 we’ve been famous for Hawaiian shows on the East Coast. Come see what all the buzz is about. Great food and tiki experience.

Clarksburg, MA

Golden Eagle Restaurantthegoldeneaglerestaurant.com, 1935 Mohawk Trail, 413.663.9834

L/D $$ A • • •Chef/family owned since 1980 with a million dollar view of the Berkshires & Hoosac mountain range. Steaks, fresh seafood, prime rib & veal specialties.

Deerfield, MA

Champney’s Restaurant at the Deerfield Innchampneysrestaurant.com81 Old Main Street, 413.772.3087

B/L/D $$ A • • • • • • •Champney’s offers country comfort with fireplaces and a bar - a place for friends & families to gather and enjoy a New England table.

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countrycurtains.com

RED LION INNMain St. Stockbridge, MA

Action & Adventurein the Berkshires

Whitewater, Inc.

CrabApple800-553-7238(RAFT)w w w. c r a b a p p l e w h i t e w a t e r. c o m

Whitewater Rafting on the Deerfield River

1/2 and Full Day TripsAges 5 and UpFamily Pricing

Family Operated Since 1983

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413-738-5500 JIMINYPEAK.com

POWERED BY SUN, WIND,& THE LOVE OF THE OUTDOORS

Jiminy Peak now operates on 100% renewable energy. This top 4-season family ski resort - with a premium ski school, Mountain Adventure Park, Aerial Adventure Park, and lots of activities for all ages - is now powered by the wind, the sun, and co-generated energy. So plan a Berkshires vacation at a destination that has everything you want, including energy practices that respect the environment now and in the future.

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