Travel Lens
Shaker farms, Herman Melville’s home and peaceful Berkshire lakes make Pittsfield a great base for a weekend.
Spend a day on 750 acres at a working farm and see the Shakers’ inventive architecture, including the round stone barn.
Stroll the cultural district for souvenir shops and places to eat while supporting local businesses.
Tour the 18th-century yellow house where Herman Melville lived and wrote, a must for history buffs and book lovers.
Paddle the calm water of this 617-acre lake, a peaceful escape inside the city with activities for all ages.
Follow paved trails through woods, fields, marshes and wetlands, and watch for birds and other wildlife.
Cast a line, paddle or just relax by the shore of this scenic lake on the Pittsfield and Lanesborough border.
A short drive away, 1,000 acres of forest, meadow and wetland where beavers are the most visible residents.
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