Escape to the Berkshires

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There are endless ways to enjoy your stay in the Berkshires. The quaint Massachusetts town of Stockbridge has a vibrant arts culture and a classic New England feel. This is the perfect place to admire the fall foliage, canoe the Housatonic River, and experience the life of 19th-century New Englanders. Known for rustic beauty, charming towns, and laid-back atm...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 6 days!
    • Norman Rockwell Museum Admission

What's this trip about?

    There are endless ways to enjoy your stay in the Berkshires. The quaint Massachusetts town of Stockbridge has a vibrant arts culture and a classic New England feel. This is the perfect place to admire the fall foliage, canoe the Housatonic River, and experience the life of 19th-century New Englanders. Known for rustic beauty, charming towns, and laid-back atmosphere, the Berkshires are everyone's cup of tea. 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityStockbridge
End CityMassachusetts

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Activities

  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare to Albany (ALB)
    • Automatic rental car for the duration of your trip Pick up and drop off ALB 3 nights in Stockbridge at The Red Lion Inn
    • Norman Rockwell Museum Admission

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Stockbridge!

Once you've collected your luggage, head over to the Enterprise counter to pick up your rental car. The drive from the airport in Albany to your home base in Stockbridge will take about an hour. 

Once you've settled in, head out and get to know a little a...

Day 2 Stockbridge

Get to know Stockbridge with a visit to Naumkeag House and Gardens. Step into the Gilded Age as you explore this sprawling estate and its manicured gardens. This 44-room shingle-style home sits on 46 acres of pasture, woodlands, and gardens, overlooking Monumen...

Day 3 Stockbridge

For a classic Berkshires experience, begin your day in Lenox. Here, you'll find iconic sights like The Mount, Edith Wharton's former stately home. 

This afternoon, make your way to Pleasant Valley. With varied trails covering more than1,000 acres, the san...

Day 4 Depart Massachusetts

Today, you'll make the drive back to the Albany airport, drop off your rental car, and board your flight home. 

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Price per day$191
Last Updated: 10/31/2023

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