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What to See & Do in Stockbridge MA | |
Art, history and theater can fill your days and nights in Stockbridge MA. | ||
by Tom Brosnahan |
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Mission House MuseumBuilt by the Reverend John Sergeant to carry out his Christian mission to the Stockbridge Indians, the house is furnished in American pieces all dating from 1740 or earlier. More... Merwin HouseThis late-Federal-style residence, across from the Mission House at 14 Main Street, is now a museum with an eclectic mix of European and American objects and furnishings. More... NaumkeagJust west of the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, this palatial mansion (1886) was designed by renowned architect Stanford White. Many of the sumptuous furnishings are still in place, and there are extensive formal gardens. More... Berkshire Botanical GardenNear the junction of MA 102 and 183, these pleasant gardens offer natural refreshment after all that indoor culture. More... Norman Rockwell MuseumSouth of the berkshire Botanical Garden along MA 183, this museum boasts the world's largest collection of works by famed illustrator Norman Rockwell (1894-1978). It also features changing exhibits of others' art. More... ChesterwoodJust a short distance beyond the Norman Rockwell Museum is the Berkshire summer estate of renowned sculptor Daniel Chester French features his studio and a gallery of his work. More... Hancock Shaker VillageUntil 1960, this was home to members of a religious sect noted for their quiet, simple lives, hard work, and quality handicrafts. More... Berkshire Theater FestivalFrom late June through August, plays are staged in the Berkshire Playhouse and other venues on Monday through Saturday evenings, and on Thursday and Saturday afternoons. More... West StockbridgeAn entirely diferent town west of Lenox and northwest of Stockbridge proper, West Stockbridge has a number of shops and art galleries. More... National Shrine of the Divine MercyAtop Eden Hill, north along Pine Street from the Red Lion Inn, is a sumptuous estate owned by the Catholic Marian fathers. From its beginning as an Indian mission in 1734, the estate has seen many additions over the years. Having served as a mansion for the wealthy and as a private school, it is now a monastery and shrine. Visitors are welcome to stroll the grounds and take in the impressive buildings and the views of the Berkshire Hills. More... SkiingThere are six downhill ski areas in the Berkshires: Berkshire East, Bosquet, Brodie, Butternut, Catamount, Jiminy Peak, and Otis Ridge. More...
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Naumkeag, a sumptuous
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