boston to Stockbridge
Oct 14th, 2009, 10:36 AM
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Will echo yk's request as to your interests.
One thing well worth seeing that's reasonably near the Mass Pike is Old Sturbridge Village. It's not far from the I-84 exit that goes off to Hartford.
As you get into the Berkshires, there are possibilities as varied as Chesterwood (Daniel Chester French's old sculpture studio), Arrowhead (Melville's home), Hancock Shaker Village, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, and The Mount (Edith Wharton's home). Hours are seasonal at some of these, so check ahead first.
One thing well worth seeing that's reasonably near the Mass Pike is Old Sturbridge Village. It's not far from the I-84 exit that goes off to Hartford.
As you get into the Berkshires, there are possibilities as varied as Chesterwood (Daniel Chester French's old sculpture studio), Arrowhead (Melville's home), Hancock Shaker Village, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, and The Mount (Edith Wharton's home). Hours are seasonal at some of these, so check ahead first.
Oct 14th, 2009, 11:52 AM
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you mention Mohawk trail, are you going to drive route 2 all the way? It's very scenic, but its a pretty long drive. you could stop off in Concord if that were the case however. See the Alcott house, or Walden Pond.
If you are planning the Mass-pike route, and are looking for a scenic alternative to drive I can suggest some, but I'm not really sure what you are asking for here.
Please let us know what type of things, and how much time to use up?
If you are planning the Mass-pike route, and are looking for a scenic alternative to drive I can suggest some, but I'm not really sure what you are asking for here.
Please let us know what type of things, and how much time to use up?
Oct 14th, 2009, 07:10 PM
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If you're taking the Mass Pike from Boston to Stockbridge, it's only a two hour drive and your driving and seeing/doing will be much better once you arrive in Stockbridge. The scenery and foliage will be more interesting in the Berkshires.
Have a look at www.berkshires.org and www.berkshires.com
Have a look at www.berkshires.org and www.berkshires.com
Oct 15th, 2009, 04:31 PM
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thanks for all the responses. We are planning to go to Concord and Lexington on our back to Boston. The plan is to leave Sturbridge, go to Wahconah State park, back track and go up to Mt Greylock on our way to Williamstown. From Williamstown, route 2 and then head down to Northampton for parent's weekend. We will have plenty of time between Boston and Sturbridge (a almost full day) to stop if there is something interesting.
Smetz- you are the 2nd person who has told me that today!
Smetz- you are the 2nd person who has told me that today!
Oct 18th, 2009, 07:55 PM
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I think, then, I agree with DJKBooks above. Just drive to Stockbridge, and do some sightseeing there. there's more to see and do in the Berkshires than there is along the way. Unless you really want to go to Sturbridge village, which is kind of interesting. Oh, the other thing would be the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, again, only if basketball really interests you.
