The Berkshires is synonymous with the arts, attracting travelers drawn to its world-renowned music, art, dance and theater festivals held each summer, notably Tanglewood, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Williamstown Theater Festival, and Jacob’s Pillow, for dance performances. Outstanding museums abound including the Norman Rockwell Museum, Williams College Museum of Art, and MASS MoCA, with its stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues and vast galleries.

Tour historical and architectural landmarks, beautiful estates and gardens—young and old alike will delight in the huge, life-sized animal-shaped topiaries recently gifted to the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge.

There is no shortage of things to do outdoors. Here in the Berkshires you will find the tallest waterfall and the highest summit in Massachusetts; plentiful rivers and lakes for swimming, boating and fishing; mountain trails for hiking, including a portion of the infamous Appalachian Trail; and all kinds of specialized activities like Catamount Aerial Adventure Park and even a number of well-regarded golf courses for those seeking tamer outdoor recreation.

A wide selection of accommodations can be found throughout the Berkshires including luxury resorts, spa retreats, hotels, motels, cozy inns, quaint bed & breakfasts and campgrounds.

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Experts in medicine, exercise physiology, nutrition, spirituality and other aspects of wellness, are available to help guests strive for optimal health and well-being. Each day you can choose from more than 35 wellness and fitness activities including yoga, Pilates, canoeing, kayaking, standup paddleboarding, high-intensity training, hiking, archery, mountain biking, tennis, pickleball, swimming, creative arts classes, wellness talks and, in the winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoe yoga! Activities can be customized for individuals, couples and groups based on the length of your stay, interests and level of expertise.

Immersive spa treatments inspired by traditional, alternative and modern therapies will relax and renew your mind and body. Let tension and stress slip away with a signature massage, herbal wrap, sea salt scrub, an ayurvedic treatment, Reiki experience or a seasonal facial featuring a cranberry enzyme peel and hydrating mask with LED light waves. Or simply unwind in one of the saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools.

Delicious yet healthy eating experiences crafted from authentic, locally sourced ingredients will delight your palate! Participate in cooking demonstrations so you can create savory meals at home. Work with a nutritionist on a personalized game plan for healthy eating.

Accommodations include deluxe rooms, executive rooms with spacious seating areas and luxury suites with living room, two bathrooms and washer/dryer.

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Summer is an invitation to explore more than 260 miles of hiking and biking trails, whitewater raft the plentiful rivers, enjoy boating and fishing, go camping, or spend an active day with the kids at a waterpark or adventure park. Golfers can practice their swing on over 35 courses. Rediscover the incredible outdoor beauty of The Poconos by spending the day at one of nine state parks and two national parks found here. No visit is complete without some time spent at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area or seeing Bushkill Falls, known as “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” which has eight waterfalls and over two miles of trails, bridges and walkways.

Wander the streets of Stroudsburg, Jim Thorpe, Milford, Honesdale and Tannersville where history, culture and small-town charm collide. Here you will find abundant antiquing, art galleries, museums, interesting shops and lots of dining options featuring farm-to-table cuisine. Walk the grounds of Grey Towers National Historic Landmark, known for its conservation efforts. If bird watching piques your interest, visit the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, then admire one of the largest public displays of Dorflinger crystal at the Dorflinger Glass Museum, located at the sanctuary. Hop on an historic train ride for a narrated look back at local history.

Music, food and arts festivals are among the many annual events held throughout the region. Performing arts fans can enjoy outdoor music concerts and live theater performances at renowned historic venues including Shawnee Playhouse, Sherman Theater and the Ritz Company Playhouse. Tour a winery or brewery—there are many to sample in the area. You can also try your luck at Mount Airy Casino, which just reopened, or take in an electrifying NASCAR event at the Pocono Raceway.

Stay at a wide range of resorts, hotels, cottages, condos, country inns and bed & breakfasts.

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The 18-hole championship golf course, set amongst picturesque meadows, wetlands and forests, is available to guests at both resorts and is nationally recognized by GOLF Magazine as “one of the finest courses in America” and rated “4.5 Stars” by Golf Digest’s Best Places to Play. Prefer tennis? Try out one of the four courts on the main campus.

Lakeside activities are one of the most popular attractions—take advantage of paddle boats, kayaks, row boats and stand-up paddleboards; young and old alike will gleefully enjoy the lakefront water slide. Boat tours, along with the indoor pools, hot tubs, indoor splash zone and indoor water slide, will be available with some capacity modifications.

A variety of indoor and outdoor dining options and meal plans are offered with tables currently spaced to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Beach and pool bars are open for food and cocktail take-out.

Guests at the main campus, Woodloch Pines and Woodloch Springs, the golf course community, have a wide selection of accommodations to choose from: motel-style units; hotel-style units; one- and two-bedroom suites, some with kitchenettes; large multi-bedroom vacation homes, some with full kitchens and three-bedroom townhomes.

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The Lodge at Woodloch, two miles away from the main campus, offers its age 16+ spa guests the serenity to disconnect while exploring the wooded grounds, walking the Lotus Labyrinth, biking the scenic trails, and participating in a combination of creative arts, gardening, cooking, fitness, wellness and outdoor activities and classes. Let your mind, body and spirit be awakened and transformed with a reinvigorating spa treatment. Release your stress with a yoga, meditation or Sound Therapy class. Enjoy cooking demonstrations to learn how to plan seasonal menus in the state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen. Dine on delicious gourmet meals at TREE Restaurant and Bar, uniquely elevated amongst the treetops, to catch shimmering lake views. Unleash your creative talents with a painting or drawing class. All guests have full access to the Woodloch Pines Family Resort as well.

The Lodge at Woodloch Spa features 58 rooms, ranging from classic king or double-bed rooms with private verandas and marble showers to a one-bedroom suite with living room, two bathrooms and two private verandas.

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History buffs will find themselves immersed in our country’s rich and storied past. America’s first law school was established in 1784 in the town of Litchfield, which is also Harriet Beecher Stowe’s birthplace. In Kent, one of the last remaining covered bridges in the state, Bull’s Bridge built in 1842, still spans the Housatonic River. The town of Washington, the first U.S. town to be named after George Washington, was incorporated in 1779. Woodbury, founded in 1673, is known for its Colonial-era homes and plentiful antique shops. Interesting museums to consider visiting include the American Museum of Tort Law in Winsted, the Glebe House Museum and Gertrude Jekyll Garden in Woodbury, and both the Eric Sloane Museum and Kent Iron Furnace in Kent.

Outdoor options abound—hike the Connecticut segment of the Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world that extends through 14 states from Georgia to Maine; take in the panoramic view from atop Bear Mountain, the highest summit in the state; for less intense walks, stroll the winding forest paths of Cathedral Pines Trail or the 35 miles of trails at the White Memorial Conservation Center; and admire the numerous cascading waterfalls, notably Kent Falls, the tallest in Connecticut, and the Great Falls of the Housatonic. Experience the Housatonic River by canoe, kayak or rafting excursion or spend a leisurely day on one of the many area lakes such as Lake Waramaug.

Drive the backroads to uncover incredible landscapes, rolling farmland and vineyards. Wander ten acres of extraordinary display gardens at White Flower Farm. Tour one of many wineries, distilleries and breweries in the Litchfield Hills or savor farm fresh ice cream at Arethusa Dairy Farm. Depending on the season, take the kids apple or berry picking. The whole family is sure to enjoy an afternoon or evening at America’s oldest continually operating amusement park at Lake Compounce, which is reopening July 1. Or take to the sky in a hot air balloon!

Accommodations run the gamut from lovely little inns and B&Bs to motels, hotels and luxury resorts.

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Each of the 18 luxury cottages and one guest suite, designed by fifteen different architects, has a story to tell, featuring a blend of whimsy and tradition enhanced by the beauty of this extraordinary rustic setting. One is more unique than the next and bear names evoking their remarkably inventive design—Beaver Lodge is set by a pond in the woods incorporating wood and stone; Connecticut Yankee is a medieval cottage inspired by Mark Twain’s novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court; Helicopter is a cottage resembling a hangar, complete with a fully-restored 1968 Sikorsky Sea King Pelican HH3F for guests to sit in; Secret Society is a neoclassic pillared house with a glass pyramid ceiling over the sleeping loft that lets guests truly sleep under the stars.

Do as little or as much as you like at Winvian Farm. White Memorial Foundation, the largest nature and wildlife sanctuary in Connecticut, is just footsteps away from Winvian, providing guests with direct access to trails for hiking, biking and even horseback riding; in the winter, hit the trails on cross-country skis or snowshoes. Also nearby is Connecticut’s largest natural lake, Bantam Lake, where you can kayak, canoe or fish. Hop on a mountain bike or cruiser and ride into town. Take a swim in the large seasonal outdoor pool, tucked away in a lush meadow adjacent to the resort’s organic garden, which supplies many of the ingredients for Winvian’s farm-to-table cuisine. The staff will help you plan a day around both on-site activities like yoga, croquet, cooking classes and a game of pool, as well as off-site activities like golf, hot air ballooning and guided fishing.

Indulge in a day of pampering at the spa—relax your mind and rejuvenate your body with a private yoga or Pilates class; decompress in the peaceful meditation lounge, Armana Sunlight Sauna or luxurious Ayoura Thermomasseur bath. Couples can escape the cares of the world in the Forty Winks Suite with its romantic circular stone fireplace.

End your day unwinding over a delectable dinner created by Winvian’s culinary craftsmen, have a drink by the fire and watch the sunset.

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This vast region is home to over 100 charming towns and villages including Lake Placid, Lake George, Saranac Lake, Plattsburgh, Wilmington, Old Forge and Glens Falls, each with its own distinctive personality and many situated on lakes. The arts proliferate in this area—Georgia O’Keeffe and her husband Alfred Stieglitz, who made their home on the shores of Lake George for a period of time, is one of many artists who trekked here to capture the picturesque views.

There is no shortage of wonderful museums showcasing this country’s rich American and European history, notably The Adirondack Experience – The Museum at Blue Mountain Lake, one of the most acclaimed museums in northern New York; Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain, an integral outpost during the American struggle for independence; The Wild Center, a family-friendly museum in the Tupper Lake region; The Hyde Collection Art Museum and Historic House in the Lake George region; and the American Maple Museum and Hall of Fame in Croghan where you can learn the history of maple sugaring.

Tour 15 craft breweries, 20 wineries and vineyards as well as the Adirondack Coast Wine Trail and discover why upstate New York is such a popular beverage destination. Sample seasonal flavors and rustic American cuisine created by regional chefs inspired by locally harvested fresh fruits and vegetables, livestock from nearby farms and Adirondack game.

Outdoor adventurers will find a paddler’s paradise—canoe and kayak the plentiful lakes and rivers, from Lake Champlain to the Hudson River, where you can also experience the thrill of whitewater rafting. Camp under the stars. Navigate the expansive hiking trails through imposing forests, passing stunning waterfalls as you make your way to mountain summits for majestic 360-degree views. Climb Mount Marcy, the highest point in all of New York State. Adrenaline-seeking rock climbers can tackle granite cliffs overlooking beautiful lakes. Winter sports enthusiasts flock to the Adirondacks, host of the Empire State Winter Games and both the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. After a day on superb ski slopes, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing, entertain yourself at a fun-filled winter carnival. Many of the ski centers in the Adirondacks offer a wide range of year-round outdoor activities such as zip-lining and rope courses. Family-oriented activities and attractions are readily available.

Tamer activities abound as well—enjoy a scenic charter cruise or historic boat tour on the many lakes found here such as Lake Champlain, Lake Placid, Lake George and Blue Mountain Lake, perfect for all ages. If golf is your passion, there are 60 courses to choose from, many with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and glistening lakes. Hit the road and follow any one of almost twenty scenic drives through breathtaking Adirondack landscapes, including a short 22-mile journey from Tupper Lake to Long Lake, the 84-mile Military Trail drive and the extensive 454-mile Seaway Trail. Admire the remarkable beauty of Ausable Chasm, sometimes called the Grand Canyon of the East, and High Falls Gorge, with its half-mile long waterfall walk.

Choose from an array of luxury resorts, destination spas, hotels, motels, cabins & cottages, bed & breakfasts and even several dude ranches. And of course, those savoring a more rugged Adirondacks experience will find numerous camping options.

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The ‘great outdoors’ beckons from every direction all year. Go for a quiet walk in the woods or undertake a more rigorous hike on miles of trails and mountains including Mt. Jo and Whiteface Mountain, where you can also take the Cloudsplitter Gondola to the summit observation deck and relish some of the most majestic views in the state. Canoe and kayak Mirror Lake or a myriad of nearby lakes and ponds. Wade the gentle, refreshing waters of the Marcy Field swimming hole near Keene. During the winter, ski the spectacular slopes, snowshoe hiking trails, ice skate on Mirror Lake, and go for a toboggan or sleigh ride.

For those wanting less physically demanding activities, walk the grounds of the John Brown Farm State Historic site, the last home and burial site of the famed Civil War abolitionist or pack a picnic lunch to eat by the lake. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner overlooking the lake at one of Lake Placid’s diverse and innovative restaurants featuring locally sourced, flavorful farm-to-table food with a mountain twist. Wine lovers and brew aficionados can visit nearby micro-breweries, wineries and a distillery.

Lake Placid offers an array of lodging options including luxury resorts, hotels, inns,

Lodges, cabin and B&Bs, many within walking distance of either the historic Main Street or nearby trails and lakes.

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The Lake George Area is known for its many outstanding hiking trails—whether you are  an expert hiker up for the challenging trail at Bolton Landing, which rewards you with spectacular views of Lake George from the summit or a novice wanting to navigate an  easier trail like the Dean Farm Heritage trail, Cat Mountain is a great way to experience Lake George hiking. For those seeking stunning panoramic views minus the hike, drive the Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway, a 5.5-mile winding road open from late May through Veterans’ Day, to the summit of Prospect Mountain for an amazing 100-mile view. Visit the Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, the largest marble cave entrance in the east.

Biking is another extremely popular Lake George activity with lots of diverse paths, trails and paved bikeways to choose from. Warren County Bikeway is an especially family-friendly place to bike with more than 9 miles of safe paths and trails. In fact, many of the area attractions are focused on entertaining families from mini-golf courses, waterparks and amusement parks like Six Flags Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor to dude ranches with western-themed lodging, entertainment and rodeos.

Thrill-seekers can go white water rafting, soar above the lake while parasailing, zip-line down French Mountain or experience the largest aerial tree-top adventure park in the U.S. at Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course. Snow more your speed? Gore Mountain is a major attraction during the winter.

Love history? The Lake George region played a fundamental role in the formation of today’s United States of America. Be sure to visit local museums, historic sites and forts like Fort William Henry Museum, where you can relive the sights and sounds of the fort during the French and Indian War.

The arts, theater and cultural scene is alive and well in the Lake George area, from professional-quality plays and concerts to art museums, galleries and arts festivals.

Festivals flourish here in the Adirondacks, all the more reason to visit year-round—Oktoberfest, Adirondack Wine & Food Festival, LARAC Fall Arts Festival, Adirondack Film Festival, and almost weekly winter carnivals!

Wet your whistle while touring the Lake George area’s craft breweries, wineries and distilleries. Dining options run the gamut from bar foods and pizza places to quiet bistros and restaurants with great mountain and water views, many with outdoor seating.

Lake George has plentiful waterfront accommodations including luxury resorts, cozy cabins, quaint B&Bs, and family-run motels.

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The Sagamore’s main historic Victorian hotel building, conveniently located near many of the resort’s award-winning restaurants, pool and waterfront areas, features 137 guest rooms, including 54 suites, with contemporary Adirondack-inspired décor and a choice of lake or traditional views. Seven two-level lodge buildings offer hotel-style rooms and suites with kitchenettes and breakfast nooks, all located within a short walk or shuttle ride to the main Historic Hotel, evoke an Adirondack rustic charm blended with a contemporary aesthetic. Within The Lodges there are also privately-owned, individually decorated two-bedroom, two-bathroom condos with full kitchens, laundry and terraces available for extended stays. The original innkeeper’s residence is now a modernized four-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom house that can accommodate 11 guests. A 19^th-century carriage house has been converted to 11 one-bedroom and one two-bedroom bi-level luxury suites with living rooms and kitchens. Dog owners will be delighted to know The Sagamore welcomes dogs under 30 pounds for a nightly fee of $75 and even provides your pet with its own welcome gift bag!

Guests never have to leave the island to keep themselves entertained. On-site amenities and activities include hiking the beautiful island trails; a glass-enclosed 24-hour access fitness center offering a variety of classes; a spa and salon featuring massages, facials, skin care and hair styling; and a 10,000 square foot Rec Center offering mini-golf, a movie theater, four outdoor tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball, rock climbing wall, pool, ping pong, outdoor sand volleyball court, synthetic turf soccer field, horseshoe pit, playground, board games, and for the tech-addicted, Nintendo Wii and X-Box stations.

The appeal of the water is magnetic—relax by the waterfront on a chaise lounge breathing the fresh mountain air, swim in the lake or stunning zero-edge heated outdoor pool overlooking the lake, soak in the separate warming pool, fish from the dock or go boating. Climb aboard The Morgan, a 72-foot 19th-century touring vessel replica providing guests with scenic tours of Lake George. Guests can also use an indoor pool and hot tub if they prefer.

Golfers do have to head to the mainland via the resort’s shuttle service to polish their swing but will be rewarded with spectacular views of Lake George on The Sagamore’s par 70, 18-hole championship course.

Eight exceptional award-winning dining venues include La Bella Vita, The Club Grill, lakeside dining at The Pavillion, Veranda Terraces and Mr. Brown’s Pub where guests can savor a variety of delicious meals ranging from authentic Italian to New York-style steak.

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