Berkshires

The Berkshires are in Berkshire County at the western end of . They are actually three separate mountain ranges, separated by the valleys of the Housatonic River in the south and the Hoosic River in the north.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Pittsfield and North Adams.

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is a small city in western . It is the largest city in Berkshire County and home to Berkshire Community College.

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is a town of 13,000 people in the Berkshires of . In the 19th century it was the industrial center of the region. Old factory buildings are now being recycled to other uses, including the new Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

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is a town in the Berkshires at the northwest corner of . It shares a border with and . It is a true college town, having hosted Williams College since 1793.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Adams and Great Barrington.

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is a small town in the Berkshires region of . It features the summit of Mt. Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts at 3,491 ft, which is on the .

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is a town in , United States. It is part of the , Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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is a town in Berkshire County in Western . As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,276. It is the setting for Arlo Guthrie's song "Alice's Restaurant", and home to the non-profit Berkshire Botanical Garden.

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is a town in the Berkshires of . Portions of the town are on Mount Greylock and must be accessed from adjacent towns if traveling by vehicle.

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is a town in the Berkshires of , about 3 hours from and 2½ hours from . is an arts-lover's dream, home to Tanglewood. There are also several stately mansions and prestigious boarding schools in the area.

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is a town in the Berkshires, . Next to the city of , it is perhaps best known for Crane Currency, formerly Crane & Company, which produces the paper used in United States national currency.

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is a town of 3,000 people in the Berkshires of . Mount Greylock, portions of which are in the town, is probably the main attraction. There are plenty of places to sleep and eat, but no nightlife to speak of.

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is a town of 700 people in in the region. Its two most notable attractions are Jiminy Peak ski resort and the historic site of Shaker Village.

is a town in , United States. It is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is home to the east portal of the , as well as Whitcomb Summit, the highest point of the Mohawk Trail.

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Hindsdale is a small rural community deep in the Berkshire Hills of . It mostly offers outdoor recreation and camping opportunities.

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is a town in , United States. It is part of the , Massachusetts, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,634 at the 2020 census.

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is a tiny town in the Berkshires of . It is at the southwest corner of the state, the only Massachusetts town to border both and .

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is a small town in , United States. It is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,095 at the 2020 census.

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is a town in , United States. It is part of the , metropolitan statistical area. The population was 5,788 at the 2020 census.

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is a small town in the Berkshires of . Brodie, a ski resort, was a major attraction, but this closed in 2002. Portions of Mount Greylock are within the town boundary.

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is a town in , Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the , Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,931 at the 2020 census.

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is a town in , United States. It is part of the . The population was 3,327 at the 2020 census.

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is small rural town in the east central Berkshire Hills of . mostly offers outdoor wilderness activities, including at . It also has several historic buildings. It is home to about 500 people…

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is a 16,460-acre forest and recreational preserve located primarily in the town of with adjoining parcels in , , and .

Berkshires

Latitude of center
42.1668° or 42° 10′ 0″ north
Longitude of center
-73.1496° or 73° 8′ 58″ west
Elevation
1,552 feet (473 metres)
Geo­Names ID
4930410
Wiki­data ID
Q820961
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Venetian—“Berkshires” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “جبال بيركشاير”
  • Cebuano: “Berkshire Hills”
  • Chinese: “伯克希尔丘陵”
  • Chinese: “伯克希爾丘陵”
  • Chinese: “伯克希爾山脈”
  • Chinese: “伯克高地”
  • Chinese: “勃克夏山”
  • Dutch: “The Berkshires”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “بيركشايرز”
  • French: “Berkshires”
  • French: “Monts Berkshire”
  • German: “Berkshire Mountains”
  • Italian: “Berkshire Mountains”
  • Japanese: “ザ・バークシャー”
  • Ladin: “Berkshires”
  • Persian: “برکشرز”
  • Polish: “Berkshire Hills”
  • Polish: “Berkshire Mountains”
  • Polish: “Berkshires”
  • Russian: “Беркшир-Хилс”
  • Russian: “Беркширские горы”
  • Russian: “Беркширские холмы”
  • Russian: “Беркширы”
  • Slovenian: “Berkshire Hills”
  • Slovenian: “Berkshire Mountains”
  • Slovenian: “Berkshires”
  • Spanish: “Berkshires”
  • Swedish: “Berkshires”
  • Ukrainian: “Беркшири”
  • Venetian: “Berkshire Mountains”

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