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Mt. Greylock State Reservation
Massachusetts' highest peak offers views of 5 states at the summit. Popular for hiking, biking, skiing and snowmobiling. 12, 500 acres.
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/mgry.htm
Mount, Edith Wharton's Estate and Gardens, The
Elegant 1902 mansion & gardens designed by Edith Wharton. ""Magnificent"" - New York Times. Main rooms decorated by leading designers. Tours/café/shop.
http://www.edithwharton.org/
Arrowhead, Home of Herman Melville
Melville's home from 1850-63, where he wrote Moby-Dick. House tours, nature trail, museum shop. Open daily June thru Columbus Day 9:30 - 4:30.
http://www.mobydick.org/
Hancock Shaker Village
200-year-old original Shaker village. 21 historic buildings, Shaker furniture, Round Stone Barn, craft demonstrations. Galleries, shop, café. Kids admitted free!
http://www.hancockshakervillage.org/
Sheffield Historical Society
18th century home, 19th century law office & carriage house, research center, stone store. Tours, programs for all ages. Open all year.
http://www.sheffieldhistory.org/
Chesterwood
Home of Daniel Chester French, sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial. Visit the studio, garden, woodland walk, museum shop. May-Oct, Daily 10-5
(413) 298-3579 -
4 Williamsville Road, PO Box 827, Stockbridge, MA 01262
http://www.chesterwood.org/
Colonel John Ashley House, The
The center of an 18th c. empire. Col. Ashley owned 2000 acres, mills and slaves. Learn about Elizabeth Freeman, who sued for her freedom.
http://www.thetrustees.org/ashleyhouse.cfm
Mission House Museum and Gardens, The
This National Historic Landmark, built in 1739 and restored in 1930, tells of Colonial era Stockbridge - both English and Mohican. Gardens.
http://www.thetrustees.org/missionhouse.cfm
Naumkeag Museum and Gardens
House designed by McKim, Mead & White for Choate family in 1885. Original art & furnishings. Famous gardens by Fletcher Steele. Open daily.
http://www.thetrustees.org/naumkeag.cfm
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