Western MA & the Berkshires Guide

The small towns nestled among the Berkshire Mountains are a peaceful setting for a vacation at any time of the year. The area is known, not only for its quaint antique shops and beautiful scenery, but also for its sophisticated arts programs. There are museums, outdoor theater, and musical performances to enjoy. Every summer the Boston Symphony Orchestra performs at Tanglewood in Lenox, and in the winter there is great skiing.

Basketball Hall of Fame

Great moments in basketball are remebered in Springfield, MA, the town where the sport was first played.

Deerfield's past and modern attractions

Deerfield, a charming Western MA town today, had a violent beginning at the center of skirmishes between settlers and Native Americans.

Dr. Seuss' characters come alive

A memorial sculpture garden in Seuss' hometown of Springfield, MA, brings the mischievous characters to life.

James Taylor and Carly Simon in MA

James Taylor and Carly Simon, now divorced, both still have strong ties to Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Skiing

The mountains in Massachusetts aren't quite as large as those of its neighbors to the north, but there's still good skiing to be had.

Norman Rockwell's Stockbridge

Norman Rockwell spent his later years painting in Stockbridge, and today the town celebrates his legacy.