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• Located in the western part of the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut, the Berkshires offer a "cultural mecca" of tourist attractions, including museums, historical sites and "art venues." There is also a wide variety of dining and lodging options,The Berkshire Visitors Bureau: Visiting the Berkshires all of which can be enjoyed amid the picturesque beauty of Autumn in New England.

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: United States
  2. State: Massachusetts, Connecticut
  3. County: Berkshire
  4. Towns: Stockbridge, Lenox, Pittsfield, Savoy, Adams and Williamstown
  5. City population: 134,953 (2000)City Population: Berkshires population
  6. Currency: U.S. Dollar
  7. Time zone: EST
  8. length: 98 mi
  9. It has 6 different types of ecoregions: Taconic Mountains, Western New England Marble Valleys, Lower Berkshire Hills, Berkshire Highlands, Vermont Piedmont, Berkshire Transition
  10. Sir Francis Bernard gave the name Berkshire as a honor to his home county in England

• Attractions

  The Mount is an estate and gardens in Lenox, Massachusetts. It is a historical home, once the summer house to the writer Edith Wharton. Included in the rates to view the site is an "excellent guided tour." Currently the home is undergoing "extensive" restorationsFodor's: The Mount to "preserve and restore" the grounds as a center "for recognizing women of achievement."The Mount Estate and Gardens: Edith Wharton Restoration

• Activities

  The Berkshire region offers visitors and residents "outstanding opportunities" for many outdoor activities. The vast terrain give people the opportunity for golfing, hiking, backpacking, biking, fishing and kayaking in the summer months. During the winter season, the area mountains make skiing and snowboarding a possibility, while the flat terrain lets cross country skiers and snowshoers great access to trails.The Berkshire Visitors Bureau: Visiting the Berkshires

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  When planning a trip, please see the pages on Berkshires Hotels and Berkshires Restaurants.

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