The Berkshires: The Don'ts of Western Massachusetts

Hey there fellow travelers, welcome to The Berkshires in western Massachusetts. This is one of the prettiest parts of New England and has so much to see and do that tourists flock here all year round, but what are some things you do not do when you come to the Berkshires? Well, we have put together tourist information for travelers visiting Massachusetts and Ther Berkshires to help tourists have the best vacation possible. So whether you are taking in The Norman Rockwell Museum or exploring the endless small towns this travel vlog will help you.
Copyright Mark Wolters 2022
Filmed in The Berkshires, Massachusetts
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[tomf.]

As someone who lives here in the Berkshires, it was nice to see that you covered from one end of the County to the other. .
You cover all different aspects of what the Berkshires has to offer.

[musiclove]

I grew up near worcester and went to college in Western ma. A majority of the Massachusetts population hasn't been to the Berkshires so I appreciate the highlight! If you ever return, head to northampton.. its such a cool town with lots of artsy shops and good eats!

[Micolash_is_behind_you]

2:39 for anyone else wondering where in Pittsfield that cool tower is, it isn't! false footage! that is the Children's Chimes Tower in Stockbridge

[philiptuths]

Some of my must sees in Western MA.
Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield.
The Clark Museum in Williamstown.
Mass MoCA in North Addams.
A drive to the top of Mt. Greylock for a spectacular view.
And when you are in Williamstown stop at Tunnel Coffee for a beverage and pastry!

[shannonconner]

Born and raised in Western Mass, and I never see anything about my part of Mass. Everyone assumes Boston or the Cape when I say Im from Mass. Thank you for highlighting the Western half if the state!

[eileeninzerilli]

Love, love, love Massachusetts and love, love, love the Berkshires. As a lifelong New Yorker, I only discovered the Berkshires a few years ago. At first glance, you think there isn't much going on in all those quiet, cute, sleepy kinda towns but there is so much to do and every time I go, I am able to find something new. I also think people don't realize the understand elegance and sophistication that the Berkshires offers. Definitely not towns filled with t-shirt shops. I've been there in summer and fall. Fall is beautiful but much more crowded- I prefer summer there actually. So very pretty!

[brad]

It is the most beautiful part of the entire state, So if you like the busy non stop traffic and not being able to move and nothing but crowds stay at the cape. Berkshires is my serenity I can breathe here.

[lukeswain]

Spent my whole life thinking Massachusetts and Connecticut were just dreadful city states. Thats all I'd known. Holy smokes! Just got back today from driving through western Mass and Conn and my goodness! Not only is it super gorgeous, but its got that southern small town feel. Compared to driving in the eastern parts of those states, its a universe of difference! Western Mass is crazy. Seriously a hidden gem of this country.

[noramulvehill]

I grew up in Western Mass. I'd say this is pretty accurate, but Western Massachusetts is way more than just the Berkshires. The Pioneer Valley has tons of art, culture, food, and history, and it's less touristy than the Berkshires. Northampton in particular is incredibly vibrant, especially on summer weekends and around the holidays. Amherst is a nice college town as well. Both towns are overcrowded at college graduation time and dorm move-in days, but the fact that they're college towns makes them really rich in culture. If you're complaining about how crowded the Berkshires are, there are plenty of similar (but less wealthy haha) towns in Hampshire and Franklin counties, and in southern Vermont. Western Mass is way more than a few bougie towns for New Yorkers to summer in!

[GardcoreLegend]

Hiking the trails on Mt. Greylock was a great time.

[musingsatmidlife]

I love New England! Enjoying your videos a lot! Travel on, my friend!

[justmimi]

We visited The Berkshires last summer while dropping off our son @ college in North Adams- beautiful scenery! Certainly is a lot different than our hometown (Houston, TX).

[dcartellone]

Moved here when I was almost 11 and left 4 years ago.I really can’t say I miss it, kinda a dead end county with really no good jobs and nothing to do. But back in 86’ I do have fond memories of the Holidays.that’s all I’m remembering. Think out of all the towns Lee and Stockbridge are the nicest ones. And the winters are the worst

[JosephKulik]

Thank You for your Honest Assessment of visiting the Beautiful Berkshires.
You revealed it all, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
I hate travel videos that Completely Candy Coat a Vacation Destination.
Realistic videos like this one enable a Tourist to get the most from their visit.

[TheLucidLuxray]

As a lifelong Berkshire County resident and MCLA graduate, I agree with everything you said. It really is a beautiful place.

[SimakSantana]

West of Worcester is like a whole different state

[johnhill]

I remember the going to the Berkshires a number of times in the late 80s. Very beautiful.

[kmaher]

I would be tempted to visit off season. But Fall has leaves!

A friend lived in a hippie commune in Mass (remember those?) There was ice on the pond in April and she said "Eff It! I'm moving back to Texas ."

Looks lovely... worth planning.

[SRocco-dvwe]

I live in Berks . You did a really really good job 😊. Non commercial, very positive, well thought out advice, nice 👍🏼

[LeoFtravels]

Wow, thanks for sharing. Can u believe I've never been there😱 I will check I out this summer!