Here’s The Best Way To Spend A Berkshire Ski Trip Just 3 Hours Away From NYC
As much as we adore our beloved City That Never Sleeps, sometimes we need a quick reset and change of scenery. Of course, we can take a quick trip to Miami for some fun in the sun, but if you want to try something different, we’ve got just the itinerary for you!
If you’re looking for a picturesque winter getaway where you can combine lounging with activities, The Berkshires may be the perfect destination for you. Just a few hours from NYC is this rural region in the mountains of Western Massachusetts dotted with adorable villages and towns.
While The Berkshireshttps://berkshires.org/ is a popular vacation destination in some circles, the atmosphere and locals welcome newcomers and enjoy teaching the history and culture of their beloved town. Berkshire County is renowned for its winter outdoor activities, beautiful fall foliage, farm-to-table culinary scene, and thriving arts institutions.
Here are our suggestions for your next (or first!) trip to The Berkshires:
Where to stay in The Berkshires?
In the Berkshires, you’ll find different accommodations that cater to the type of trailer you are. From bed & breakfasts and inns to campgrounds, hotels, and motels. There’s something for everyone.
For New Yorkers, we recommend staying at the Hotel on North. This boutique hotel feels like it was taken right out of Brooklyn with its homey vibe, dark wood interior, and eclectic art displays. They regularly host art shows, so be sure to check one out while you’re in town!
If you’re interested in more of an inn vibe to fully immerse you into what The Berkshires is all about, we suggest The Williams Inn. Make yourself at home at Northern Berkshire’s newest hotel, offering an upscale lodging experience located in the heart of Williamstown. The Williams Inn has an on-site restaurant, The Barn, which serves familiar New England classics, seasonally inspired, locally sourced, masterfully prepared cuisine – prepared with an open mind and a fresh vision.
Where to go skiing in The Berkshires?
The Berkshires has some of the best slopes you’ll find in the entire Western Mass, but we’ve narrowed down a list of a few of our favorites. Both locations are beginner-friendly, so do not get intimidated! After just an hour and a half lesson, we felt like pros!
1. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and includes activities beyond skiing and snowboarding, such as Snowshoeing, a mountain coaster, and a packed events calendar filled with musical entertainment and more. Additionally, the mountain resort includes a Fun Squad dedicated to apres ski fun. You might find them making S’mores on the patio, or they might set up Table Jenga, Giant Connect Four, or Cornhole in the courtyard for you to get your game on. They might even have popcorn and a movie, or everybody’s fave, Family Fun Night in the Country Inn.
2. Berkshire East has steadily grown and evolved through the vision and leadership of the Schaefer family for nearly 50 years. The year-round resort remains family-owned and operated, with the Schaefers actively involved in day-to-day operations. Berkshire East has numerous slopes of all levels, so you’ll find it easy to graduate from one to another after your lesson!
What else is there to do in The Berkshires?
If you’re not into living out the x-Games dreams that you never knew you had, The Berkshires has tons of other activities for you, whether it be at a ski lodge or completely out of the snow!
1. Snowtubing at Bousquet Mountain – If you are looking for some of the best snow tubing Massachusetts & New England has to offer, Bousquet Mountain has you covered! With over 100 tubes, up to 10 tubing lanes, and a Carpet Lift that makes getting back to the top of the tubing hill easy, everyone in the family can enjoy tubing, with fire pits, cabanas, and picnic tables to relax at between runs!
2. Tour Mass Moca – The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum in a converted Arnold Print Works factory building complex located in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual art and performing arts in the United States.
3. Tour White Lion Brewery – White Lion Brewery is the only Black-owned brewery in Western Mass! Hear from Raymond Berry Jr., Founder, and enjoy a tour, tasting, and some light bites. Seeing growth in the craft beer industry and recognizing the absence of local beer in Springfield, MA, Raymond Berry Jr. founded The White Lion Brewing Company with the community in mind in 2014. After 6 years of hard work, statewide self-distribution, and loyal customers, they are proud to call 1500 Main Street their home.
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