{"id":16480,"date":"2010-10-11T16:41:15","date_gmt":"2010-10-11T20:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=16480"},"modified":"2025-09-02T02:56:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T06:56:40","slug":"things-to-do-in-the-berkshires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/16480\/things-to-do-in-the-berkshires\/","title":{"rendered":"What a Growing Locavore Movement Looks Like: Things to Do in the Berkshires"},"content":{"rendered":"

If there is one time of year to bolt out of Gotham to explore happenings among the artsy towns throughout western Massachusetts, it is during the fall season. Once all glitz and glamour, the Berkshires<\/a> played host to the east coast elite during the Gilded Age and simultaneously became a hub for various industries, from paper (Crane & Co.<\/a> is still located in Dalton, MA) to energy and textiles. Anchored by the arrival of Berkshire Theatre Festival (1928) Jacob\u2019s Pillow<\/a>, (1931) and Tanglewood (1937), the area has become known for its cultural impact, and more recently, its leading role in the farm-to-table movement.<\/p>\n

Where to Sleep<\/strong>
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\"Topia

The Topia Inn($150-$260\/night) is possibly the greenest and quaintest bed & breakfast you can find in the Berkshires\u2014featuring organic beds and linens, American clay earth plaster, IceStone recycled glass countertops and renewables such as solar panels, biodiesel fuel and sustainable wood. Conceived by co-owners Nana Simopoulos and Caryn Heilman with contributions from an array of artists and builders, this eco-friendly sanctuary is nestled in the sleepy town of Adams with easy access to the Ashuwillticook Trail<\/a>. The inn offers bike rentals for $20\/day, so consider riding off on the historic 11-mile path, which showcases several Berkshire County communities and beautiful scenic vistas. Once settled in, take advantage of an aromatherapy rain shower or chromatherapy bath and array of complimentary organic bath products.<\/p>\n

Where to See Art + Culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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