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Hints of Pittsfield's 19th-century heyday can be seen in this listed former department store turned boutique hotel. Exposed brick walls, tin ceilings and original columns have been combined with contemporary furnishings to create stylish spaces. Rooms are huge, modern and feature large bathrooms. Common areas include a double-height atrium with books and board games.


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1. Berkshire Museum

0.38 MILES

This museum hosts some worthwhile temporary exhibitions and also displays a rotating permanent collection of international artworks and artifacts, many of…

2. Crane Museum of Papermaking

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3. Hancock Shaker Village

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4. Pleasant Valley Wilderness Sanctuary

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5. Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum

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7. October Mountain State Forest

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Most out-of-towners head to Mt Greylock, and leave October Mountain State Forest to the locals. This 16,500-acre state park is the largest tract of green…

8. Mount

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