Barrington Stage CompanyAttraction
Pittsfield, MA
Telephone: 413-236-8888
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Yankee Magazine 2007
| After 11 successful seasons in the southern Berkshires, BSC decamped to Pittsfield to renovate a circa-1910 former vaudeville theater into a permanent home. BSC mounted three main-stage productions last summer while also operating a second-stage incubator... MORE >>
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Beauport, Sleeper-McCann HouseAttraction
Gloucester, MA
Telephone: 978-283-0800
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Editors' Choice 2006
| Although this sprawling oceanside extravaganza built in 1907 by Henry Davis Sleeper, a well-to-do interior designer, is frequently depicted in magazines, photographs don’t do it justice. Each of the 40 rooms has its own theme, and the house as a... MORE >>
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The Becket Land Trust Historic Quarry and ForestEditors' Choice 2006
| The rockbound hills of Becket and the adjacent towns have been a source of fine granite since before the Civil War. The workings of the Chester-Hudson Quarry Company, abandoned in the 1960s, have been turned into an interpretive site celebrating both... MORE >>
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Beech Tree GalleryAttraction
Hyannis, MA
Telephone: 508-775-5690
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Yankee Magazine 2008
| Hidden at the end of a little retail cul-de-sac, this small shop is worth seeking out for its mix of funky jewelry, accessories, artwork, and little things to decorate your home.... MORE >>
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Berkshire East Ski ResortAttraction
Charlemont, MA
Telephone: 413-339-6617
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Yankee Magazine 2006
| Berkshire East Ski Resort, South River Rd. (Rte. 8A), Charlemont, MA. One of the region’s largest ski areas, Berkshire East has some of the best glades skiing in southern New England. Hotshots head to Minnie Dole, Upper Competition, and Avalanche.... MORE >>
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Berkshire East Ski ResortAttraction
Charlemont, MA
Telephone: 413-339-6617
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Yankee Magazine 2006
| One of the region’s largest ski areas, Berkshire East has some of the best glades skiing in southern New England. Hotshots head to Minnie Dole, Upper Competition, and Avalanche. Intermediates can cruise all day on Broken Arrow and Big Chief, while... MORE >>
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Berkshire MuseumAttraction
Pittsfield, MA
Telephone: 413-443-7171
Fax: 413-443-2135
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Yankee Magazine 2007
| The museum is hatching the Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation, named for the local donors who founded General Systems and pioneered Total Quality Management. Twin galleries are being reclaimed from offices and storerooms to showcase Berkshire firsts. The museum's... MORE >>
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Blackinton ManorAttraction
North Adams, MA
Telephone: 413-663-5795
Toll-free: 800-795-8613
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Yankee Magazine 2008
| Mill owner Sanford Blackinton spared no expense when he built this Italianate Federal mansion, now an inn, in 1832. Its elegance is undiminished, with tasteful furnishings and gracious hospitality. Rates: from $99, including continental breakfast... MORE >>
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Blandford Ski AreaAttraction
Blandford, MA
Telephone: 413-848-2860
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Yankee Magazine 2006
| Since 1936, this is where kids from Springfield (a half hour to the east) have put their first miles beneath their skis. Blandford is the oldest club-owned ski area in North America, and though the drop is small, the rewards for families are not. Vertical... MORE >>
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The Boar's Head FestivalAttraction
Springfield, MA
Telephone: 413-737-5311, 413-733-4759 (tickets)
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2005
| The most awe-inspiring event of the holiday season happens at the majestic Trinity United Methodist Church, whose buttresses and stone towers are the perfect setting for the medieval pageantry of the Boar’s Head Festival (January 6 to 8, 2006).... MORE >>
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Boston CityPassAttraction, Shopping
Boston, MA
Telephone: 888-330-5008
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Yankee Magazine 2008
| One-stop shopping, substantial discounts, and no waiting in line to buy tickets are the advantages of this nine-day pass to some of the city’s top attractions: Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, JFK Museum and Library,... MORE >>
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Boston Harbor Islands National Park AreaAttraction
Boston, MA
Telephone: 617-223-8666
Fax: 617-223-8671
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Editors' Choice 2006
| The five easily accessible islands -- Georges, Lovells, Peddocks, Bumpkin, and Grape -- offer some of Boston's best nature spots. Central to the entire cluster of 34 islands, Georges is the most civilized, with a snack bar, paved walkways, and the remains... MORE >>
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Boston Movie ToursEditors' Choice 2006
| Smart moviemakers turn to Boston when they want a location that can serve as its own "character" in their films. In fact, claims BMT founder Jeff Coveney, Boston has figured in more than 400 movies and TV shows, with the filming concentrated... MORE >>
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Bousquet Ski AreaAttraction
Pittsfield, MA
Telephone: 413-442-8316
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Yankee Magazine 2006
| Here is a hill that could fit inside any big mountain’s pocket, yet it was home to three racers who went on to make the U.S. Ski Team -- Heidi Voelker and Krista and Kim Schmidinger. This has everything you’d look for when taking kids on their... MORE >>
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Bridge of Flowers 2006
| The gracefully arched stone Bridge of Flowers was built to carry trolleys in 1908. Now it’s planted with hundreds of varieties of flowers and even some trees. It’s a splendid walkway that also features a war memorial.... MORE >>
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Butternut BasinAttraction
Great Barrington, MA
Telephone: 413-528-2000
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Yankee Magazine 2008
| What it lacks in thrills it makes up for in family memories. This easy mountain offers a homey atmosphere and a selection of skiing classes, making it a great place for youngsters. 1,000-foot vertical, 22 trails.... MORE >>
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Yankee Magazine 2006
| This is as far from the conglomerate feel of some of the big resorts as you can get. Beginning in 1963, Channing Murdock cut trails along the northern slopes of East Mountain State Forest. He named it Butternut Basin, and though it has sported a new name... MORE >>
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