Look Memorial Park, consisting of over one hundred and fifty acres, was a gift from Mrs. Fannie Burr Look in memory of her late husband. She provided the land, funds for its development, and a trust fund to help with upkeep. Mr. Look was the chief executive of the Prophylactic Brush Company in Florence from 1877 to 1911. The park was first opened to the public in 1930. (Curated content from www.lookpark.org)
Home of Herman Melville from 1850-1863. Dedicated to preserving the history of Berkshire County and the Arrowhead farm. (Curated content from berkshirehistory.org)
Named by Yankee Magazine as one of the “Top 10 foliage train rides in New England” (2017), the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum's mission is to preserve the history of railroading in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts. (Curated content from www.berkshiretrains.org)
Barrington Stage creates theatre experiences that engage and excite our audiences by entertaining as well as challenging them with the most dynamic and provocative productions possible. BSC creates a platform for new voices and diverse perspectives that drives all of our work: our productions, our educational programming and our community engagement. (Curated content from barringtonstageco.org)
With our world-class whitewater rafting, best-on-the-East Coast downhill mountain bike park, three zip line tours, one of the longest mountain coasters in the world, a great adventure park, beautiful farm-style lodging, and a rustic wedding venue, Berkshire East Mountain Resort is one the coolest facilities in New England. (Curated content from berkshireeast.com)
An estimated 35,000-40,000 objects comprise the Berkshire Museum’s permanent collection. Designed to bring knowledge of the arts, history, and natural science to a rural population, a large portion of the collection was initially purchased by Zenas Crane, the founder of the Museum, in the early 1900s as a “window on the world” for Berkshire County residents. (Curated content from berkshiremuseum.org)
A living history museum in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Hancock Shaker Village brings the Shaker story to life and preserves it for future generations. (Curated content from hancockshakervillage.org)
159 Monterey Road, Otis, MA (Curated content from otisridge.com)
The museum’s collection includes more than 27,000 artworks dating from antiquity to the present and created by artists from around the world. (Curated content from scma.smith.edu)
The Botanic Garden of Smith College fosters environmental and social justice through teaching and learning about plants, people, and place. (Curated content from garden.smith.edu)