The Berkshires
About 2 hr 30 min by car from Boston
Tanglewood concerts, big art museums and inns in the hills.
Why locals go
Culture weekend in the hills.
Visiting Boston?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Boston for your flight home.
What to book
- Tanglewood concert (summer)
- MASS MoCA contemporary art museum
- Hike Mount Greylock
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Lawn picnic at Tanglewood
- Inn stay with a spa
With friends
- Hike Mount Greylock
- Brewery and art museum day
When to go
July to October.