Vacation Highlight Reel: The Berkshires
Top 10 places we swam, hiked, dined, and chilled in Western Mass
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Greetings eaters and readers! This summer, we’ve spent a few long weekends in the Berkshires, an area we’ve been to many times before, but never really had the chance to dig into and explore the way we wanted to. And I’m not going to lie — the region, known for its endless outdoor adventure offerings, rich summer cultural scene, rolling hills, and winding country roads lined with cornfields, ca. 1700s cemeteries, and pristine lakes has treated us well. Here’s the highlight reel on where we’ve dined, swam, hiked, and explored so far…