About Vacation Rentals in Berkshires
Berkshires is located in the western
Massachusetts region and is an idyllic vacations destination that features rivers, lakes and hills. The topography here is pretty diverse, from mountains peaks to valleys, attracting nature lovers. Berkshires offers outdoor activities such as fishing, cross-country skiing, hiking, white-water rafting, and golf for the visitors to the area. The famed Appalachian Trail, the longest continuous mountain trail in the United States, extends through the Berkshires.
Some popular vacation spots in the Berkshires region include Hopkins Forest, Wahconah Falls, Olivia’s Overlook and Tyringham Cobble. Besides natural attractions, the Berkshires Area is host to many festivals and summer camps. The area is also home to the summer stock theater festivals, such as the Williamstown Theatre Festival and Berkshire Theatre Festival that attract art enthusiasts.
Jiminy Peak, Hancock, offers year-round activities to vacationers in Berkshires. Downhill skiing and snow tubing are popular activities during winter. Also on offer are bungee-jumping, rock-climbing, mountain biking, skeet shooting, miniature golf, and fishing. The Berkshires Area also features mansions that were built by wealthy families from New York and Boston, more than a century ago.
