Berkshires Travel Guide
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Occupying the far western end of the state, the Berkshires are only about 2½ hours by car from Boston and New York City, yet the region lives up to the storybook image of rural New England, with wooded hills, narrow winding roads, and compact historic villages. Summer brings cultural events, including the renowned Tanglewood classical music festival in Lenox. The foliage blazes in fall, skiing is popular in winter, and spring is the time for maple sugaring. The scenic Mohawk Trail runs east to west across the northern section of the Berkshires.
Berkshires Hotels
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Berkshires Restaurants
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Things To Do in Berkshires
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Travel Deals in Berkshires
- Starting Fr $146: Great Great Barrington Price Save with Hotels.com, $209/night less
- Great Barrington Savings! Book 3 Nts in Aug Fr $260+/Nt Expedia
- $79 & Up: Cheap Great Barrington Stay — $79 Save with Hotels.com, $150/night less
- Save Big This Aug! Book 3 Nts in Great Barrington Fr $291+/Nt — $291 Expedia
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