Nice mid size museum. Very high quality artifacts and artwork. Took me around 1-2 hours to look at everything. Entry costed $20 and I paid at the door, no reservation required. Great little aquarium section with fine assortment of tropical fish and animals. Highly recommend.

Great museum. Small aquarium downstairs with an active snake too. A mummy talk was quite informative. And my 6 year old enjoyed the origami and other things geared to her age...and he under the sea christmas tree themed exhibit.

I HAVE BEEN TO THIS MUSEUM WITH MY CHILDREN WHEN THEY WERE YOUNGER.. BEEN HERE MANY TIMES EVEN WHEN I WAS IN MY TEENS MYSELF! MY KIDS LOVED IT TOO! BOTH MY SON AND DAUGHTER ARE GROWN NOW BUT THE ONE THING WE ALL LOVED WAS THE FISH AQUARIUM! I ALSO ATTENDED THERE A FEW OTHER TIMES FOR DANCE PERFORMANCES.. BEAUTIFUL PLACE FILLED WITH PAINTINGS, EXHIBITS AND ART.. A CUTE GIFT SHOP ALSO

This is a wonderful community museum. Kids (and some adults) love the natural history gallery and the camps, aquariums, and classes. There are usually special exhibits for the large number of adults who visit during the spring and summer. This summer (2024), there are two great exhibits that focus on women. One, "Women in Space" took us from the first woman, who in 1912, flew the first loop the loop, through Amelia Earhart to the pioneers of the US Space Program (see photos). The other special exhibit, "Black Women as Muse" presented some beautiful, Black x White photographs of Black women from all walks of life (see photos).

Nice local museum with a good variety of exhibits. The aquarium in particular is very nice for a museum of this size. It's fairly small and mostly geared to kids, but it's good enough to keep the adults entertained as well. The $15/adult price is a bit high if you are visiting without kids, as you can get through the whole thing in about an hour. But if the price doesn't bother you it's well worth the visit.

Awesome mix. Aquarium on the bottom floor was great, along with the rock and mineral section. Ancient History Replica art/sculptures, ancient zoology, early technology innovations and more... Great place for those who gently respect and appreciate museum artifacts. If your kids are wild then might not keep their attention;)

We had a lovely time here! We enjoyed seeing the animals in the aquarium and reptiles section. The art was lovely to observe as well! I especially appreciated the signs acknowledging problematic aspects of museums and history about local native people. Thank you for being responsible.

Camelot was great due to actors costumes, voices, and friendly service.

First time. Had trouble Finding the venue (along with two other unrelated couples!) The address should read 30 Union St.! - not the address for the Administrative office. But hey, thanks for the mile walking exercise! 😉 Maybe offer that Union St. is across from the Capitol Theater. Not a bad seat in the house. Outstanding acoustics! Look forward to more great performances!!

The B-Q theatre was renovated around COVID time and is in great condition. Great stage,clean bathrooms,friendly and helpful staff (paid and volunteers),good lobby. But the “plays the thing”” and shows are uniformly excellent every time. Most recently “Eisenhower”,one man show,was captivating she exceeded all expectations. Two standing ovations still not enough for this program.

Saw the first night of previews for Joan! It was amazing ❤️

Saw an excellent production of Joan--all about the life and times of Joen Rivers. The venue attracts some serious talent year round, including pre-Broadway productions.

Award wining top quality theatrical productions in downtown Pittsfield. I have been a regular here for several years and have rarely if ever been disappointed.

La Cage Aux Folles was an excellent production and the theatre was comfortable with a great view of the stage. Also, all of the theatre staff from the box office staff to the ushers and concessions were fantastic!

Have always wanted to come here and was in the “neighborhood!”. Donna our guide was friendly and very informative. I always find these author houses interesting and Melville’s was not a disappointment. I wish I had time to visit Edith Wharton house which I hear is beautiful. Also Arrowhead has a nice little gift shop with shirts and books and a nice selection for kids.

Loved it! The guides explained Herman’s rich history, and the house is kept pretty well. It's such a beautiful piece of land. I wish there was more to choose from in the gift shop.

We were on a short driving trip around the Berkshires and we stayed in Lenox as a base. Each day we drove out for sightseeing and dining. One day we drove over to Arrowhead, the home of Herman Melville. It is a rather modest house in the country with some acreage. We did not have time to go inside as we had to go meet our friends.

Beautifully preserved testament to the life of Herman Melville. Our tour guide, John, was absolutely brilliant and wow-ed our group which included of two young english literature scholars. Definitely a must-visit for anyone in the area.

I had a wonderful time exploring Herman Melville's house. The tour guide had a deep knowledge and was marvelous in describing many stories.

Our guide was very knowledgeable regarding Herman Melville - learned a lot.

Another fun place to visit. We got there after it closed Stayed too long enjoying Mount Greylock. Walked around the grounds. Learned a little from the grounds keeper who was mowing the lawn. This is where the author wrote the famous Moby Dick book and others. Come aee where he got his inspiration!! Coming back to see and kearn more next year. An authors and poets dream.

Wonderful theater and production of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap. Staff is great and it is nice to be able to take drinks into the theater. Restoration of the theater is truly beautiful.

What a beautiful group of folks in the tix office. Joann and Brian went out of their way to assist my wife and myself celebrate our 3ed anniversary. It’s the ultimate in customer service. We love the Colonial Theater and you will as well. Excellent experience with all at the Colonial. We celebrate our anniversary with great entertainment at reasonable priced performance's. Five stars all around. Thank you Joann & Brian for going above and beyond. Barry & Surrie

Beautiful, historic art-deco theatre. (See photos). Comfortable seats, lobby, and bar. Friendly and helpful staff and volunteers show you to your seats. And we saw a Great show --- "Young Frankenstein" a musical by Mel Brooks. It was hysterical!

A beautiful Old theater that has been renovated recently. The character of the building is only outdone by the acoustics. I saw Pink Floyd the wall, and it was an astounding performance. If they do it again I strongly recommend seeing it. Back to the theater. Extremely comfortable. The staff is amazingly friendly and will direct you easily to your seat, as well as to anything else you might need. Almost 10 years now and this is my first visit. What a mistake that I haven't gone before. I'll be back.

The Colonial is a gem. The productions are always excellent, whether theater or musical, and the building itself is always breathtaking in its restored elegance. I always take a moment to silently thank the Miller family as I enter. They ran their art supply business from here for years, likely saving this historic spot from the wrecking ball, and from what seems to be the current business spawn, a car dealership.

Beautiful architecture. Great place to enjoy a show. Have been here several times now. Every show has been incredible! Will keep coming back. Even introduced my in-laws to the theater. We all love it. Great night out.

I love the Colonial. I actually put on Broadway to the Berkshires there in 2006, 2007,2008. It’s a wonderful experience to be in shows there and to watch shows there. We went to see Mousetrap last night with friends. We’ve never sat in the mezzine . The seats are very tight, it was extremely hot even after several people complained during intermission. The actors were hard to understand . I realize an English accent is difficult to follow but it’s easier if the actors slowed down a touch and enunciated . This play was boring I’m sad to say. Just not one of our favorites.

Absolute best time tubing here!! Can't wait to go this winter! Lanes are fun and fast. Ride back up the hill is key! Fire pits are a nice addition!

Can't wait to go back! I'm not a skier, but I would try here! Went tubing, had a great time! Great for a date day, family day, any day! Large or small groups, Safe, fun, organized, and you can't help but smile. Tubing lanes are separated, so this avoids injuries. Open rain or shine, so get there. Definitely do this 🙌🫶🙌

My family and I haven't been skiing 🎿 in years. We changed that this week by visiting this awesome spot. Club house is beautiful and new. Everything was very clean and employees extremely friendly/helpful. Colby was a true rockstar, my dad had lost his wallet and he notified us of the proper channels. He was very welcoming to us and eventually we found the wallet! Colby was running the blue ski lift and brought with him a can do attitude and his communication was first class. Also, notable was the entire tubing staff from Wednesday and Thursday. We enjoyed both skiing and tubing here. As a result, I highly recommend this place. The mountain has some easy parts along with some very challenging. There is a bunny slope for practice if you haven't been in awhile. They offer lessons, quick eats at the cafeteria, or restaurant/bar. Very reasonably priced for rentals/skiing/tubing. The lady at the front who checks people in for tubing is doing a stellar job too. She's a bills fan, but I won't hold it against her 🤣👌 5 🌟

Best kept secret in the area! Looking for great food, tasty drinks, and and amazing view? Look no further. How is this place not packed every night? The restaurant should have its own google page, I don't think everyone realizes that the restaurant is there- the food and location are both amazing! Tried the penne primavera and the burger- both were great, even the fries were impeccable. Also tried their Dark and Strawberry cocktail- phenomenal. Go now before everyone realizes it's open and amazing during the summer!

Great ski resort. I started coming to Bousquet about 6 or 7 years ago. More recently, they completely renovated the lodge and the new building is a HUGE upgrade. They take good care of it and it creates a nice atmosphere here. The mountain itself is smaller compared to other ski areas in New England, but this is still a great place for a more relaxed skiing/boarding experience. The runs are fun and have a few challenging spots. Unfortunately you end up doing the same runs over and over due to the limited number of trails, especially when there hasn't been much snowfall and some trails are closed off. But Bousquet is still a nice place if you just want to relax and cruise down the trails for a while. Prices are pretty reasonable for a ski resort actually. Weekdays are cheapest and go for around $50 or so for 4 hours, or I think just a few dollars more for 8 hours, so it's usually worth getting an 8 hour pass. Altogether this is a nice place - nothing groundbreaking, but you'll enjoy your visit.

Snow Tubing Review: You will be waiting longer than you will be Tubing! The problem with this tubing hill is that it's lanes are too short and everyone at the top of the hill must wait for everyone at the bottom of the hill to fully exit ALL the lanes at the bottom before being allowed to slide down. There are ~10 Tubing lanes. Once at the bottom of the hill everyone must walk across the other lanes to exit where the magic carpet lift takes them back up the mountain. The one exit path that goes across the tubing lanes is not at the end of the tubing lanes, it's BEFORE the end, so a person going down the hill on their tube will hit you, hence why everyone at the top must wait until everyone has cleared the bottom before being able to slide down. This is the first time I've been Tubing at a ski resort where it's been like this. Add to the fact that smaller children who rode alone were getting stuck because their tube would stop halfway down the track, our day turned into 2 hours of more waiting than tubing. Two of my children simply didn't care for this at all and didn't find it fun. We attempted to leave and get our money back, but were informed there are no refunds. Unfortunately I wouldn't return to go tubing here again, and I wouldn't recommend this tubing hill to anyone else. There is another tubing option 25 minutes away at butternut that we found much more fun.

All positive. I was a little concerned after hearing a few people state Oh Bosquet! Let me tell you the new 2 year old ski lodge is wonderful. The skiing lessons were for 3 people and one instructor. The result was a family aging 59, 23 and 6 receiving 3 instructors for 3 days at NO extra cost. They really wanted to to have a great time and went well beyond to ensure it happened. In fact beside this really quiet resort I mean we were the first people on the slopes when it opens at noon and over 3 days the most people we saw in total was probably 50. Highly recommended if you want a family skiing vacation. *****

day22(10SEP24) sanctuary43: good place to both walk and stretch your eyeballs...open fields and marsh close to downtown pittsfield. two separate loop trail systems. sacred way trail along housatonic river likely wet and muddy in spring, but level and wide with plenty of boardwalk thru elderberry /arrow-wood floodplain swamp.

Nice easy walk with beautiful views. Entrance can be easy to drive by, so be ready to turn. Definitely bring bug spray for the mosquitoes during warm weather, and boots if it has rained recently for the mud. Tons of animals and plants to see if you are quiet.

My first experience here was almost a year ago, so I’ve had the opportunity to experience it through the seasons. It is a lovely, flat nature preserve that is used for hiking/walking, or snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the winter. It can get pretty busy with XC skiers when the snow/weather is nice. It is family friendly all year long. The parking lot is small so it can fill up quickly.

Wonderful place to bird watch and take in the sights and sounds of nature. Very quiet, the people who come here are pleasant and respectful. You can see deer, beavers, rabbits, butterflies, and many different bird species. Very close to the city but it certainly doesn't feel like it! A fantastic spot for a nice nature walk.

Parking lot small, but place is fairly big. Despite lot being full I didn't see a soul. Have seen beaver, muskrat, coydog (not recently), deer, turkey and many bird species. There have been bear sightings, though I have never encountered any. The Audubon Society asks for a small donation.

We enjoyed an extremely peaceful walk along Sacred Way Trail. The sounds of this wildlife sanctuary were wonderful. The woodpecker pecking was great to hear. But then my wife met her match when she saw a snake slide across the bridge we were crossing. So we had to retreat and take the crossover trail and head back.

This hiking trail is a hidden gem and seems underrated. We visited during christmas and pathway was snow filled. There is a little pond where you can find beautiful ducks. Don’t miss out if you are nearby

I'VE BEEN THERE MANY TIMES FROM. WHEN MY KIDS WERE YOUNGER TO EVEN WHEN THEY BECAME ADULTS! IT'S A NICE AREA, AND HAS A KIDS PARK.. RESTROOMS. I BELIEVE WHEN IT'S NICER WEATHER YOU CAN GRILL THERE.. SOME EVEN FISH THERE AND TAKE THEIR BOATS OUT.. BEAUTIFUL VIEWS! SOME EVEN JOG OR ROLLER SKATE/ ROLLERBLADE THRU THE PATH AS WELL.. THEY ALSO HAVE LIVE ON THE LAKE THERE AT TIMES TOO!

What a nice lake very clean so much fun. Theres a lot of places to hangout and dip in the lake very well maintained. Hope the people that go there clean up. Me and my dog had fun swimming and kayaking. But we didnt go near the beach where there is lots of people

Beutiful lake with expansive views all-around surrounded by mountains (rolling hills). Most excellent place to hang for boating swimming etc. Will go again very soon you should too.

Very nice views. Small swimming area. Decent little park for kids and useable changing area.

Great place to walk around and do some fishing!!

Amazing spot I went their 5+ times with my best friend this summer and it was an amazing experience and if their are people who are looking to find a place with a decent amount of items/keepables like we've found money, fresh swimming goggles and amazing shells on top of stuff like bracelets we did not want to keep. This spot also is good for swimming pretty far with it being pretty clear and clean and the view is amazing. It had no undercurrent and here is the beautiful view if your on your toes.

Always have great time.great for family cookouts.swimn or jus waking around

Scenic, accessible, and well maintained, what else do you want in a state park? We stayed for a weekend camping. The hiking trails are well marked. The bathrooms are very well maintained. My comfort station at the main campground area had a dishwashing station, hot showers locks on the doors, lockable door on the family room, and nice bathrooms with flush toilets.

Was amazed with the park great hiking trails. The bathroom and shower is newer than other parks that I have visited.

The Pittsfield State Forest, near the Lulu trailhead—a playground for outdoor enthusiasts and their canine companions. With a multitude of hiking trails, it's a place where every path seems to whisper, "Explore me." While some trails show the wear and tear of nature's forces, they remain navigable for those with a sense of adventure. The absence of trash barrels serves as a subtle reminder to tread lightly and respect the land. It's not just a haven for hikers and their four-legged friends; mountain bikers will find the terrain equally inviting. With slopes that offer just the right blend of challenge and exhilaration, it's a spot where rubber meets dirt in the most satisfying way. All in all, it's a place that offers a little bit of rugged paradise for everyone.

It was a nice spot for my girlfriend and her kids to stay but when we switched the reservation to my name and she left her set up for me is when we had problems, drunks came crashing into our site hit the fire pit almost ruined our tent all DCR did was call state police who did nothing. They didn’t address the alcohol even though the rules clearly state no alcohol allowed. Now get woken up told I’ve been here for two weeks leave and don’t come back, which is false I’ve been here less than a week, my gf and her kids were here a month. Don’t camp here unless you enjoy near death experiences and drama.

I love this place, every time I go it's a different experience. There is trails for every one, with nice little views all over the mountain. Even if you don't want to hike there is picnic spots with grills, a beach area with white sands. If you drive half way up there is a view spanning over new york and a quant little pond. When I went today with my pup it was beautiful clear skys at the bottom, once I got to the top it was a foggy new world.

Very nice area. Berry Pond is really great. You can just stick around for a long time. The whole area is so peaceful and birds chirping is very soothing. We just decided to give it a try and we were very pleasantly surprised. If I am in the area again, I will sure consider visiting again.

I enjoyed my reservation as I was homeless with my kids due to the holiday we stayed a total of a month but after we left I gave the tent to my bf and his friend there stay started Tuesday and that night my drunk mother in law attacked me bf and his friends site hit the fire pit almost ruined the tent and physically attacked his friends site hit all DCR did was call state police and it took over 40 mins to arrive on scene and then they only cares about me and the kids vacating the area then there were several other issues and complaints so I was going to give them another week till the ranger shows up wake them up and says you’ve been there two weeks get out and don’t come back, not for nothing they wernt there two weeks and the office should fact check before kicking pole out and if anyone should have been kicked out it should have been the drunk Karen’s that caused physical damage to our site due to alcohol but I also paid a total of 620$ plus firewood about to be 740$ to be legally homeless which is crazy. The shower pressure sucks and it takes forever to get warm, saw ppl shooting up inthe bathrooms the baby changing table never gets cleaned by park staff so bring cleaning wipes the hand dryers work half of the time

Found this place back in January while scanning the area near Bousquet Mountain, where we planned to go snow tubing. Great relaxing vibe and the owner/bartender was very friendly and informative. There were only 4 beers on tap at the time, but we loved them all! Very unique brews and the owner had stories about each (including a recipe he described for one). Can't wait to go back in warmer weather to relax in the outdoor space.

Loved happening upon Wandering star brewery with FUGGLES THE CAT. 10/10 experience. Reminiscent of hanging out in grandpa’s garage with a chill yet sassy elder kitty and real nice local folks. And really good beer. Wanna complain about the cat? Then go elsewhere, haha! She is a staple of this place and sits on the bar stool next to you, just keep an eye out if you have any food, she may walk over to you across the bar top cuz she’s the OG resident of this place. Chris was very hospitable and offered us some delish bratwurst that he made before closing. Hope to return again soon!

Don't judge this brewery by its neighborhood or building. Go inside and meet bartender and owner Chris! He is a good natured English gent (and former banker) who has mastered the craft of good beer making!! I ordered a tasting flight and discovered Loopy Juice, a totally delicious girl beer! Light, tasty, and citrusy! My husband loved all the other amazingly different beers! I have tasted many craft beers over the years, but never met a brew master who puts so much love into his creative beers. Maybe it's because he is the beer maker, bartender, and one man band operator. An absolute must visit if in Pittsfield!! And you will love the friendly locals at the bar, along with the feline ambassador who greets you!! Plus, you can enjoy playing pool and darts!! #Supportsmallcraftbreweries

I cant decide on a word to describe it. Rustic maybe, meaning nothing fancy, but a sweet kitty greeted us at the door so we were hooked. I enjoyed 2 tangerine wheats while my husband had one and the Shed Head. Who knew there was a brewery so close to mom's, so glad to visit while we were in town from GA.

Enjoyed this spot! Beer was good and the owner/brewer/beertender was a super friendly and accommodating guy. He made us a makeshift table out of kegs in the shade when we didn’t have a spot to sit. Fuggle the brewery cat will undoubtedly be there to greet you. Good place to stop if you’re in the area!

It's....eh. Nice host nice cat but it's basically someone's backyard. Beers.....too many IPAs. No British or Scotch ales. I'm just IPA-d out.

Nice cute brewery. All the beers are good.

Have always wanted to come here and was in the “neighborhood!”. Donna our guide was friendly and very informative. I always find these author houses interesting and Melville’s was not a disappointment. I wish I had time to visit Edith Wharton house which I hear is beautiful. Also Arrowhead has a nice little gift shop with shirts and books and a nice selection for kids.

Loved it! The guides explained Herman’s rich history, and the house is kept pretty well. It's such a beautiful piece of land. I wish there was more to choose from in the gift shop.

We were on a short driving trip around the Berkshires and we stayed in Lenox as a base. Each day we drove out for sightseeing and dining. One day we drove over to Arrowhead, the home of Herman Melville. It is a rather modest house in the country with some acreage. We did not have time to go inside as we had to go meet our friends.

Beautifully preserved testament to the life of Herman Melville. Our tour guide, John, was absolutely brilliant and wow-ed our group which included of two young english literature scholars. Definitely a must-visit for anyone in the area.

I had a wonderful time exploring Herman Melville's house. The tour guide had a deep knowledge and was marvelous in describing many stories.

Our guide was very knowledgeable regarding Herman Melville - learned a lot.

Another fun place to visit. We got there after it closed Stayed too long enjoying Mount Greylock. Walked around the grounds. Learned a little from the grounds keeper who was mowing the lawn. This is where the author wrote the famous Moby Dick book and others. Come aee where he got his inspiration!! Coming back to see and kearn more next year. An authors and poets dream.

We have purchased several items from Fontaine's and have always been pleased with our purchases. They do a good job describing their lots and are always very responsive to questions. And items they have packaged and shipped have always arrived timely and undamaged. We will purchase from them again in the future.

I purchased 2 porcelain vases via Invaluable. Johnny and team were efficient, professional and friendly dealing with me. I opted for their in house packing and transportation as it proved cheaper than engaging a third party. Items were packed well and double boxed. All in all I was extremely satisfied

Great auction house always the highest quality some of the rarest stuff I ever come across comes from here, and the staff is always pleasant and courteous I love my new watches. All of them were in mint condition running keep in time. Great collection.

Atrocious experience with John Fontaine and Fontaine’s Auction House. I reported him to the Better Business Bureau as I see was done by another customer just last month! Was treated horribly by Mr. Fontaine for requesting a full refund for an item damaged after the auction and prior to my shipper picking up. Was refused a refund and belittled on the phone by Mr. Fontaine for the $693 clock when a huge crack in the back was made PRIOR to my shipper removing the clock (shipper took photos of the crack before leaving auction house) No cracks when bidding as the photos show no cracks & the condition report has no notations. Mr. Fontaine hung up on me several times. His justification for not refunding me was that “we should call it even” since he chose not to charge me a storage fee (?!). Then he went about threatening to charge me a storage fee just because he did not like that I asked for a refund for my damaged property after it arrived. It’s a sad story when a business such as Fontaine’s is allowed to operate and bring in revenue when they are deceitful and have zero concern for the legal rights of the customer. I sincerely hope the others reading this review chose a honest and ethical auction house instead of Mr. Fontaine’s.

One of the best auction houses in the NY, MA and CT area. Great selection of objects, helpful staff, accurate photos and descriptions. Highly recommended. Has only gotten better over the years.

Highest marks for courtesy and integrity along with detailed knowledge of antiques and the current market pricing/trends. We placed nine items with Fontaine's auctions which were well positioned in the most appropriate auctions including accurate identification and excellent pictures. Contractual terms were followed precisely with timely payment after sales. Much appreciate John's personal and professional courtesy.

Looked great, but it’s apparently not a shop you can actually go into. Despite the open hours being posted online, the doors are locked and no staff is on sight. Looked nice through the windows though.