Berkshires Attractions - Western MA

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Fine Fibered Friends
Tregellys Fiber Farm in Hawley, Massachusetts, is an off-the-beaten-path attraction that is worth a detour off the Mohawk Trail. This 'hidden' working farm features exotic animal residents--camels, yaks, goats, llamas and more, weaving studios, a dye studio and a retail shop featuring yarns, raw fiber for handspinners, sweater knitting kits and finished handwovens.

Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge in North Adams, Massachusetts, is a scenic Mohawk Trail attraction formed millions of years ago. Here are pictures of this natural marble bridge, along with a guide to visiting Natural Bridge State Park.

Dramatic Plunge
Bash Bish Falls, located in southwestern Massachusetts inside Bash Bish Falls State Park, is two waterfalls for the price of one, and the price is free! Visit Massachusetts' highest waterfalls... a photogenic destination for a hike. You'll also find hiking trails and primitive camping in the surrounding Mount Washington State Forest.

Spend a Day in Shelburne Falls
The Bridge of Flowers draws 15,000 visitors to the village of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, each year, but the sleepy, riverside locale offers more attractions, shops, and Victorian architecture, making it a perfect New England day trip destination.

Gwyneth Returneth
Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow returns to the summer theater in the Berkshires that launched her acting career this summer as Rosalind in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It.'