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Pittsfield Massachusetts



Rich in History, Culture and Outdoor Activity


Pittsfield Massachusetts is the largest city in Berkshire County. Located in the “Heart of the Berkshires,” it has a fascinating city history and many wonderful historic sites including Arrowhead, the home of Moby Dick's author, Herman Melville; Hancock Shaker Village, and Park Square Historic District.



There are also outstanding cultural tourist attractions including:

...Theatres such as: The Colonial Theater, Berkshire Museum's Little Cinema, Albany Berkshire Ballet, Shaker Mountain Opera, Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Children's Theater, and Robert Boland Theatre (located on the Berkshire Community College campus and home of the Town Players). These theatres offer performances throughout the year.

...Museums and galleries such as: Berkshire Museum, Berkshire Athenaeum, Berkshire Artisans, Artscape, Ferrin Gallery, Storefront Artists’ Project, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, and Cormier Art Gallery offering an assortment of varied media to be enjoyed. And, genealogical and historical documents may be found at the Silvio O. Conte National Archives and Records Administration.

...Music and dance performance venues such as: Berkshire Lyric Theatre, Colonial Theatre, Berkshires Jazz, Inc., South Mountain Concerts, and Albany Symphony Orchestra at the Colonial Theatre are also sure to please.



But, Pittsfield Massachusetts offers more than just indoor activities. Outdoor activities are also plentiful and include:

...Sports venues such as: Pittsfield American Defenders, and the Pittsfield Dukes where you can catch a game.

...Public golf courses and tennis courts if you feel the need to play.

...Year round recreation at Bousquet Ski Area and Summer Resort.

...City, State and Wildlife Parks such as: Springside Park, home of the Vincent J. Hebert Arboretum; Pittsfield State Forest; and Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary where you can surround yourself in nature.

...Lakes and ponds for swimming, boating and fishing such as: Pontoosac and Onota Lakes and Berry Pond.



All of these make the city of Pittsfield Massachusetts an ideal place to visit for fun and relaxation.

Pittsfield and the surrounding area has a wide variety of lodging choices available to make your stay enjoyable. These include hotels, motels, bed breakfast establishments, inns, and resorts. If you are planning a visit, be sure to check out our comprehensive list of accommodations.

And, there are plenty of places to eat in Pittsfield ranging from take-out to cafes and bistros to formal dining, offering a wide variety of cuisine and atmosphere sure to please any taste. To aid in your dining decisions, we have a compiled a complete list of area restaurants


So, come and see what Pittsfield has to offer.

And, if you are interested in relocating to the city, there are several Pittsfield MA real estate agencies which would be glad to help.


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