Naumkeag Review

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Naumkeag

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This Berkshire cottage once owned by Joseph Choate, a successful New York lawyer and an ambassador to Great Britain during the administration of President William McKinley, provides a glimpse into the gracious living of the gilded era of the Berkshires. The 26-room gabled mansion, designed by Stanford White in 1886, sits atop Prospect Hill. It is decorated with many original furnishings and art that spans three centuries; the collection of Chinese porcelain is also noteworthy. The meticulously kept 8 acres of formal gardens designed by Fletcher Steele are themselves worth a visit.

  • Cost: $10
  • Open: Memorial Day-Columbus Day, daily 10-5
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