We were nervous about what to expect, however it was 10 ! Very clean, rooms were large, shower…read morepressure was excellent and the beds and pillows were outstanding, I'm actually upset with myself that I didn't look to see what brand they were! The two fire pit tables out front were great and the sauna and hot tub out back were awesome and clean. We were here in the fall and I can't imagine a better spot to stat for an awesome leaf-peeping. I heard this place used to be a "dump" but is perhaps under new ownership and they've done a super job.

Really special small motor lodge that has been beautifully fixed up. Rooms spacious, clean,…read moreattractively decorated, with nice amenities (Berkeley toiletries), microwave, small fridge, coffee, comfy beds. They also serve free coffee in morning in office. Office has small canteen with drinks, snacks, sweat shirts etc. There is a hot tub and sauna. Two huge fire pits out front that are gas powered so you don't have to bother with wood. Hammocks too! About 6 miles to North Adams, very easy drive. Super scenic vista, hence the name. Lovely staff. No pets.

It was finally very nice to get to the bridge. However, it's closed for a while. From the signage,…read moreit says that the plants had died out during the recent renovation. During the process of regrowing and replanting. Despite this, it was definitely a nice environment, very relaxing, and extremely nice town to visit. Both sides of the bridge are pleasant: Sherburne Falls and Buckland. I'm sure it will be amazing once again when everything returns. Putting nonetheless it's worth a visit.

"There was a shopping mall Now, it's all covered with…read moreflowers" (Talking Heads) Our May 10th visit to the Bridge of Flowers was marked by two things -one thing we saw and one thing that we didn't see. What we saw were gates locked on both sides of the 400-foot-long bridge to prevent foot traffic. What we didn't see were any flowers on the Bridge of Flowers! We learned that when the Bridge was opened in the Spring, something was wrong with the soil in the flower beds that line the bridge. I heard that the vendor that delivered the soil delivered the wrong thing, so the planted flowers weren't exactly flourishing. Everything (over 500 varieties of annuals and perennials) had to be dug out, all of the plants went to temporary" foster homes" in the community, and the bad soil was removed and replaced with the correct type of soil. Everything should be back to normal very soon, so we'll have to make a second visit to the Bridge of Flowers to actually see the flowers.

The Smith Bridge is located in the small town of Colrain. It's right off Route 112, which happens…read moreto be a Massachusetts Scenic Byway - so your whole drive is pretty and the covered bridge is just the icing on the cake! It's a pedestrian only bridge. So I was only able to walk over it. Bummer. Since I love driving over covered bridges. According to the website coveredbridgemap.com, @The Arthur A. Smith bridge was beautifully restored in 2006. It spent the previous 15 years rotting in a cornfield." Now I'm pretty happy for Arthur that his namesake bridge is no longer rotting in a cornfield. But I do wonder - who was he? And more importantly, how did he get a bridge named after him. And a covered bridge no less?

It's a bridge, it's old but had a million dollar restoration a few years ago. Nice little place to…read moretake a dip in the North River

Iconic set of rolling wooded hills over looking the Connecticut River and surrounding lowlands…read more Skinner State Park is approximately 3,000 acres once privately owned now overseen by the Mass DCR. There are an intertwining network of trails from the base, along the ridge, and through the wooded parkland. Bring a GPS and trail maps are available at the gates and in the Summit House. This was my first time hiking here. A life long buddy & hiking pal encouraged me to join him. He was excited to try out his new hip on some varying terrain. He drove in from Vermont, me from CT. Both of us aging (gracefully) we each used an adjustable pair hiking sticks, which did come in handy both ascending and descending the hills. We found the trails were all very well maintained and well traveled. There's a system of trail markers and blazes to follow. Keep in mind bikes and horse are allowed, so hikers, keep your eye open and give way to wheels & hooves. The Summit House does have access too by vehicle, but (!) parking is very limited up top and DRC Rangers control traffic flow. We parked very close to Hockanum Road (Rte 47) and hiked up. Views at the Summit House stunning 360 degrees. If the House is open (seasonally) take time to tour the former residence and Lodge. View from the House decks are even better. My foot recently repaired foot & my buddies new hip passed the test!

Not a bad little park. Definitely follow yelps directions to get here cause if you ask your device…read moreit'll take you to a dead end spot. I've read other reviews about having to pay admission, I guess that's on some days? We didn't have to pay anything the day we went. Its about a 4 mile hike round trip if you start from the bottom. It's a steep climb too so if you're not use to it, you will get winded. The view at the top is worth it though. Definitely worth a hike at least once. At the top they have benches and grills to cook on, and of course the beautiful house with the 360 view.

Beautiful trails and an amazing view from the top. We arrived around 11AM on a fall Saturday and…read morethere were only a few spots left in the parking area. There is a $6 fee for parking, and the machine takes credit cards. We hiked up to the summit on the Blue trail which connected to the red trail. Trails were clearly marked and not too difficult. We even found a few geocaches along the way. Be sure to take the short spur trail to Devil's Pulpit for a spectacular view. Even though the parking lot was nearly full, there are enough trails to that we never felt crowded. It took us about 2 hours total for our climb up and down the mountain, with some time spent enjoying the view from the summit.

Finally came here after having it bookmarked for years. Medium lot fills up quick. Paid parking. 9…read morebucks. There was a DCR worker there helping people figure out which trail was better for them. He was very polite. There are 2 trails to get to the top. You can take the steep shorter trail or a longer trail that wasn't as steep. I opted for the steep one. Definitely a good little hike. I was out of breath. The top has a phenomenal view. Absolutely breathtaking. Definitely a place you need to put on your list of things to do.

Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts. The memorial is beautiful and a great way to…read morehonor the bravery and sacrifices our veterans. The drive up to the summit is an easy drive, about 30 minutes. The State Reservation Center showed a short informational video. We were able drive up early in the morning to watch the sun rise and get some great pictures.

Our visit to Mount Greylock was nothing short of breathtaking! As the highest point in…read moreMassachusetts, we imagine the panoramic views from the summit would be absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, the peak was cloud covered with breaking sun during our visit. The drive up was scenic, with winding roads offering glimpses of the charming woodland scenes. Once at the top, the Veterans War Memorial Tower added a historical touch to the beauty of the surroundings. The short hike around the summit was peaceful. If you're feeling adventurous, there are longer trails that seemed perfect for a day hike. We didn't have time to tackle them all but definitely plan to return. We hid a coin in a slate rock wall near the Appalachian Trail for our church brother to find should he reach this spot during his early 2025 attempt at traversing the trail. There's a small visitor center however it was closed during our visit. We were unable to grab a quick bite at Bascom Lodge. All in all, Mount Greylock is a must-see if you're in the Berkshires, offering the perfect blend of nature, history, and beauty. Just be sure to bring your camera--the views are unforgettable!

Steve was our guide for white water rafting and he was awesome. Truly an expert on the route and…read moregave perfect instructions. All staff were very friendly. They even accommodated our dietary restrictions. 10/10 recommend!

Our guide Gig was amazing and we had a great time! Rapids were aggressive but not overwhelming and…read moreour group had a blast! Will definitely be back to do it again soon. Food was also delicious and much appreciated after the rafting trip.

Definitely do not miss a chance to see some spectacular views! It was a short and easy drive up to…read morethe observation deck. Plenty of parking, and a short walk gets you to a very clean and well maintained observation deck with 360 views from both levels. We were there in the summer and imagined how stunning the view would be with the leaves turning in the fall. A must see when in the area!

How can you not like a great view? I've been to Mt sugarloaf numerous times and always enjoy the…read morespectacular view. Well worth the $5 parking fee. No time limit. Great viewing tower on top with bathrooms and water fountains if you would like to walk the many trails going up. Also numerous picnic tables and stand alone grills to use. Cook lunch or dinner and enjoy the view. The beautiful day I was there a couple was getting married. If you've never had a great look at the pioneer valley take the time to drive or climb Mt. Sugarloaf and enjoy the spectacular view.

Nice trail to go on with other trails along it if you wanted something longer. It was a simple…read moretrail that's was easy to follow with the marks and enjoyable with friends.

Absolutely beautiful here. Nice and quiet. My only issue is I was charged $20 instead of $5 and I'm…read morea Mass resident.