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City in Massachusetts, United States
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Pittsfield is a small city in western Massachusetts. It is the largest city in Berkshire County and home to Berkshire Community College .
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Professional ballet company, performs classical and contemporary dance.
Melville's home from 1850 to 1862, where Moby Dick and other works were written. House tours, gardens, nature trail, exhibits, museum shop.
Municipal arts center.
History and genealogy. Free or reduced passes to many attractions are available if you have a library card.
Chorus performs at various locations.
The region's only museum of art, science and history.
A 1912 vintage theatre presenting local and national productions from music to drama.
Performs at Koussevitzky Arts Center, Berkshire Community College
A historic theatre with an ornate, turn-of-the-20th century interior. Declared a National Historic Treasure, it was restored in 2006. Weekly theatrical and musical performances.
A widely acclaimed destination named The City of Peace by its residents, this Shaker community disbanded in 1960 and sold the buildings and over 900 acres to a group that formed a nonprofit preservation organization. This Shaker site is in remarkable shape, and features a unique round stone barn. It now encompasses about 1,200 acres and 20 restored buildings. While the village is based in Hancock, and that town gives the Village its name, a substantial part of the Village is in Pittsfield. See other Shaker villages in the northeast United States through the itinerary Touring Shaker country.
Chamber music since 1918.
Performs at Berkshire Community College. October - May. America's oldest community theater.
Named by USA Today as "one of the best parade venues in the country", it has floats, bands, balloons, and processions from all over Berkshire County, and attracts thousands of attendees to the normally quiet city (a notable sight in and of itself). If the 4th falls on a Sunday, the parade will be held on the 5th instead.
Brubank Park, Onota Lake. Instruction and rentals are available appointment only.
21 trails, 98% snowmaking. Day and night family oriented ski school. Rental skis and snowboards. In the summer water slides and other activities are available at Play Bousquet.
Mass Audobon Society
Trails, observation building, guided activities. Managed by Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Hourly, half-day, and full-day boat rentals on Onota Lake, including row boats, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, fishing boats and pontoon boats. Fully stocked tackle and live bait shop, including MA fishing licenses and an awesome selection of ice-fishing gear. Open daily, year-round. Visit our website for current rental rates and directions!
Rentals for pontoon boats, canoes and kayaks. Up to 14 people can enjoy a pontoon boat.
Trails, biking, birding, swimming (no lifeguards), non-motorized boating.
Breakfast, lunch, best sausage in town.
southern cooking and drinks
Bar and grill, generally well reviewed. May be busy with slow service at times, but good food.
Family-owned and run pizza house & bar.
Lantern Bar and Grill
Bar and burgers
Deli and convenience store, includes beer and wine. Across from Pontoosuc Lake.
Family-friendly bar & grill
Wood-fired pizza, bar & grill. Highly reviewed, pleasant atmosphere.
Breakfast and lunch. Expect a long wait.
Wine bar with a rustic/chic theme
Full pub menu and bar. Catering and special event bookings are available. Weekends come alive with musical entertainment. The grounds feature an 18-hole golf course.
Located along Rt. 20. No-frills motel; free wi-fi. Reviews are mixed.
One of the tallest buildings in Pittsfield
Mid-May to Mid-Oct. 31 campsites.
48 sites.
By car
Pittsfield is on Routes 20 and 7, accessible via Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) Exit 2.
By train
By bus
Pittsfield is served by several intercity bus lines offering regular service to Boston, New York, Albany, Hartford and points in between.
You will need to call a taxi in order to be picked up, instead of flagging one. Be warned that during inclement weather or rush hour the wait for a taxi to arrive can easily be a half-hour or longer.
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