Mission
House
Built 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 House
This 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.
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
Atop
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.
Naumkeag
Just 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 Garden
Near the junction of MA 102 and 183, these
pleasant gardens offer natural refreshment
after all that indoor culture.
Norman Rockwell Museum
South 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...
Chesterwood
Just 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 Village
Until 1960, this
was home to members of a religious sect noted for
their quiet, simple lives, hard work, and quality
handicrafts. More...
Berkshire Theater Festival
From 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
Stockbridge
An entirely diferent town west of Lenox and northwest
of
Stockbridge
proper, West Stockbridge has a number of shops and
art galleries.
More...
Skiing
There are six downhill ski
areas in the Berkshires: Berkshire East, Bosquet,
Brodie, Butternut, Catamount,
Jiminy Peak,
and Otis Ridge.
Tourist Information
Stockbridge MA Homepage
West
Stockbridge
Berkshire Hills Homepage
