Summer is a great season, but even better when you get to spend it in the Berkshires. With the mountains and lakes throughout the county there are endless opportunities to go out with friends or family and have a great day. From activities that are made even better because of the nice weather, to the seasonal attractions that open up, there is no way you wake up on a beautiful day with no options on how to spend it.
1. Heaven For Hikers and Explorers
There are state parks and reservations from Clarksburg to Sheffield. Hiking is always an option because there are so many state reservations and parks all over the county. You will never run out of trails to explore or beautiful sights that require a little bit of a hike.
2. Baseball Season
Watching a baseball game is always a good way to spend a nice evening in either Pittsfield or North Adams. Both towns have their own teams that play weekly games that are cheap and always filled with fun between innings, and they have good ticket deals throughout the whole season!
3. Pedrins
Good food and great outdoor seating is what you can expect when you take a trip to the infamous Pedrins Dairy Bar. With a variety of food and ice cream you'll never be disappointed (unless you're stuck in the long line). You also have the option to sit at one of the variously colored picnic tables to enjoy your treats and the weather.
4. Sidewalk Dining
Even with so many restaurants a lot of people tend to get bored with eating inside all the time. The air-conditioner is nice on days when the heat is unbearable, but on breezy days being able to see the life of town is even better. A lot of restaurants that are on a busy street like North Street in Pittsfield, or Main Street in North Adams offer outside dining when the weather is nice, and I suggest you always take advantage of it.
5. Street Festivals
Speaking of Main Street in Berkshire County, the summer is a very lively time for the downtown areas of some of the towns. During the summer there are multiple street fairs/festivals that attract people from all over. A lot of these street gatherings have certain themes like the "Eagle Street Beach Party" that takes place in North Adams, the entirety of Eagle Street is covered in sand with kiddie pools scattered throughout the sand. The public comes for a few hours of sand castle building, live music and tons of fun.
6. Swimming
Swimming has been a summer time activity since the beginning of time, right? But swimming in the same five foot deep pool can get boring after a couple years. The best things about the Berkshires being a mountainous region is there are so many swimming holes, quarries and lakes to swim in a different spot every week of the summer.
7. Tanglewood
Concerts in the summer are always something to look forward to, but made even more exciting when they take place at Tanglewood in Lenox. This music venue is booked to host events and concerts all summer and always has an amazing turnout because the tickets aren't outrageously priced. Being able to kick back and listen to some good music with friends without having to travel very far is always a good way to spend some of your summer nights.
8. Sunsets
The absolute best part of summer time in the Berkshires is the endless amount of gorgeous sunsets. Whether you see it looking out your bedroom window, over a lake, or off of a mountain, the brilliant colors of the sunset over the mountains will leave you breathless each time.
