Berkshires Trip: I am planing on spending 4or 5 days in the Berkshires in Massachusetts in mid September.I would appreciate any photo ops or must see places I can visit THANKS...

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Aug 29, 2015 15:22:46 #

legion3 Loc: Deer Park Long Island

I am planing on spending 4or 5 days in the Berkshires in Massachusetts in mid September.I would appreciate any photo ops or must see places I can visit

THANKS

Aug 29, 2015 15:33:53 #

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

We were lucky enough to have a few days in that region as part of our 2008 North America vacation.

We very much enjoyed the Norman Rockwell Museum and studio near Stockbridge.

We also had a great day out at Hankcock Shaker Village, just a bit west of Pitsfield. A great spot for photo ops.

Aug 29, 2015 17:08:02 #

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

We enjoyed riding the Berkshire Scenic Railroad out of Stockbridge, driving up Mt Greylock / hiking in the area, and the historical park in North Adams. From the town of Florida (yes, that is the name of a town), you can get to the east portal of the Hoosac (railroad) Tunnel; we thought that the drive alone made that trip worthwhile.

Aug 29, 2015 17:30:27 #

Photocraig

legion3 wrote:

I am planing on spending 4or 5 days in the Berkshires in Massachusetts in mid September.I would appreciate any photo ops or must see places I can visit

THANKS

As a former resident of Long Island and Connecticut let me suggest a diferent returrn route from the Berkshires. Go east on the Mass. Turnpike to I-84 and visit Old Sturbridge Vilage. It is a Willmasburg VA class restoration--since it was done by the Rockefellers, too. A great day to soak in early Colonial history and architecture and life. then, return home on I-84 south and West on the Connecticut Trunpike I-95 back to NY.

Great photo ops along the way and if you have kids or grandkids, you will definitely return. You might also take a side 1/2 day to Old Mystic Seaport, too.

The Berkshires are execllent and beautiful. You're a little early for the Autumn Colors, but you should beat the crowds from teh summer music and tehater and the fall colors. Enjoy. You could do full length essay/study of churches, alone.

Aug 29, 2015 17:39:46 #

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Photocraig wrote:

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If you're willing to consider side trips, then Northampton MA is also a good choice. Founded within a generation of Plymouth, it is an interesting collection of old and new. If you stop there, though, you should think in terms of parking in the parking garage, because the streets tend to be a mess.

(we lived in what locals call the "Pioneer Valley" 2006-13, and the last two of those years I worked in Northampton).

Aug 30, 2015 06:12:14 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

legion3 wrote:

I am planing on spending 4or 5 days in the Berkshires in Massachusetts in mid September.I would appreciate any photo ops or must see places I can visit

THANKS

The Norman Rockwell Museum and the town of Stockbridge, MA.

Aug 30, 2015 06:20:28 #

Buildrt Loc: Sarasota Fl

I believe the peak for fall foliage in that area is about the 2'nd week in Oct. You might want to consider that.

Ed

legion3 wrote:

I am planing on spending 4or 5 days in the Berkshires in Massachusetts in mid September.I would appreciate any photo ops or must see places I can visit

THANKS

Aug 30, 2015 06:28:57 #

Eurolux Loc: NYC

All of the above suggested by others is great. Add one more:

The Clark Museum in Williamstown

They have exhibit right now of Van Gogh and also have original Whistler's Mother. Ending soon.

Aug 30, 2015 06:46:20 #

LuckyshotCT

You will be ahead of peak foliage, but it helps to know when that will be, as it varies year to year - here's a helpful link: http://www.yankeefoliage.com/live-fall-foliage-map/

Driving around, to and from Lenox, Lee, Stockbridge, Great Barrington will provide numerous photo ops. Chesterwood (Daniel Chester French summer home and gardens), Naumkeag (Choate 44-room summer retreat with magnificent gardens) are good stops.

http://berkshires.org/business_category/museums-historic-sites-gardens/ will offer more suggestions.

Aug 30, 2015 06:57:49 #

pkricker Loc: Woodstock, NY, USA

I second Eurolux's suggestion. The Clark Museum is fantastic!

Aug 30, 2015 07:12:42 #

MTG44 Loc: Corryton, Tennessee

Check the concert schedule at Tanglewood. Beautiful place to enjoy one.

Aug 30, 2015 07:26:26 #

ralphc4176 Loc: Conyers, GA

Numerous photo opps in and around Stockbridge. Probably other places, too, like the open-air concerts near there (I've forgotten the name of the venue). I recommend going there in summer or early fall.

Aug 30, 2015 08:11:42 #

rando Loc: Rochester NY

I loved going to the Edith Wharton estate. Beautiful gardens and a sculpture park plus a beautiful mansion.

Aug 30, 2015 08:33:03 #

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

Good advice so far. If you have the time take Route 7 south from Stockbridge all the way to I84. It's a slow but beautiful ride with great photo ops.

Aug 30, 2015 09:01:13 #

Rick from NY Loc: Sarasota FL

A lovely out of the public's eye place

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g48174-d263791-Reviews-Innisfree_Gardens-Millbrook_New_York.html

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