A visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum is an experience not to be missed. The grounds and buildings are very well-kept. Rockwell was an incredible artist, and seeing so many of his magazine covers and other artworks was a delight. He was a true master of capturing the human spirit. We also had the pleasure to see an exhibit of Walter Wick's Hidden Wonders, and some great sculptures on the grounds.

Great place to visit when you are in Berkshire, Massachusetts. It has big collections of his painting about all American life in his periods. He was a great portrait painter too. His last painting was in 1963 at the end of that year for Saturday Evening post of New York with the portrait of JFK who was assassinated in November of 1963 the estate is quite large with pastoral feel. Anyway I learned it elsewhere that his life was not as happy as he portray in his paintings because if the painting was not happy one the journal with rejected it. So the paintings were the projections of the life he wish he had. His real life was that of unhappy, insecure and sad and depression somewhere in between. I do enjoy this museum. It was my second visit here. The last time was nearly 10 years ago.

We were on a short driving tour of the Berkshires and we stayed in Lenox as a base. Each day, we drove out to see various historic sites like the gilded age mansions and of course the Rockwell Museum. Due to our schedule, we had to visit on the day the museum is closed to the public. So we parked and walked all around the grounds around the main building and down to his studio. Lots of outdoor sculptures to look at as we walked around.

9//25 - Part of our NE bus tour, this stop was full of nostalgia as I remember many of his paintings. The down stairs displayed all hi post covers & had an interesting movie about his life . Upstairs features many of his original paintings. The tour of his studio was included in our tour, not necessary unless your a big fan. If your from near or far, it's worth a visit.

They don't give any real information about Norman's life in Arlington VT. He had 2 homes in VT. One he accidentally burnt down. The second, Rockwell's Retreat, is right down the road. It has been lovingly restored including his studio which, with the help and love of Arlington people who knew Norman and were his models, gave the new owners so much insight that it is truly like walking into the studio and expecting to see Norman. Don't stop just at the museum in Stockbridge, go up 7A highway to Rockwell's Retreat in Arlington VT. If you love Norman's work, then you can't leave out the years of his life in Arlington.

Amazing. Love Rockwell's work. What a fantastic contribution to art and social commentary. The museum is well curated. The grounds are pretty. I have a printing my wall at home.

Norman Rockwell Museum. There are some nice grounds that you can walk and it was the right time of the year with the apples were just falling out of the tree. Museum was very clean with plenty of things to see. Had the entire collection of Saturday evening post covers. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area.

Pretty place, close to other tourist attractions. There's a "children's side, with a day camp. Across the street is the "adult" side, a series of greenery-enclised "gardens" with plenty of places to sit and enjoy. Gardens are a bit overgrown, and plants are not well labeled. It rather felt like paying a steep entry fee to walk around a big garden of pretty,but undefined stuff. Nice enough, but I won't be bothered to go back.

Our family had visited the Berkshire Botanical Gardens today, and we enjoyed walking around the grounds and seeing all the different flowers, trees, shrubs, and herb and vegetable plants. We have enjoyed our time here in Massachusetts for vacation this past week and are thankful we had the chance to visit the gardens and other nearby attractions. The gardens are absolutely beautiful. For adults, admission is $ 18 per person, and it is well worth it. I recommend visiting this place.

had such a beautiful time visiting the Botanical Garden in the Berkshires. The art show was a really nice surprise I really enjoyed it. The nature out there was stunning. I found myself just slowing down and really taking everything in the colors, the textures, the quiet. One of my favorite parts was the herb garden. I could’ve spent hours there! It smelled amazing, and I ended up buying a few herbs to take home. I’m genuinely excited to watch them grow and use them. And I can’t forget the wish tree that was such a sweet, intentional space. I loved the idea behind it, and it made me pause and reflect for a minute. This whole trip felt like exactly what I needed grounding, beautiful, and full of little moments of joy.

This is a really cute place. The grounds are small but sensory packed with an impressive diversity of plants. There are fun hedge sculptures, a kid's area, and an abundance of fun little hidden areas to find. The majority of the plants are outside so enjoyment is very season and weather dependent, but there are a couple greenhouses and a small museum on site to enjoy as well.

It is closed until May but the 3 greenhouses we saw were cool and had a variety of plants in there. Hopefully we can come back in the summer. They said they were building a new big greenhouse and then will be able to stay open year round.

Definitely worth the trip. Beautiful well kept plenty of benches. Nice little pond.

Beautiful gardens but was surprised to see an entry fee. Although it was a beautiful garden it didnt feel like something to pay for, just felt like you were walking around a park for the most part.

Beautiful Gilded Age home of the Choate family built 1885 and well preserved. Gorgeous maintained gardens on 48 acres of land. Tour guides are well versed and very informative. Enjoy the glory and many acquisitions of the Choate family home as they expanded their magnificent abode from the Gilded Age to modern times, when they decided to preserve the home and grounds in their entirety to the Trustees landmark organization. **$20 admission - tours are included ** Thank you!

My wife and I drove a little over an hour from the Hudson Valley to see The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show, and it was absolutely worth the trip! Parking and shuttles were plentiful and well organized. We parked in town near the Red Lion Inn and only waited about five minutes for a shuttle to the estate. I imagine weekends get much busier, but visiting on a weekday made everything easy and relaxed. The event itself is a beautiful walking tour through the Naumkeag gardens, all lit up with thousands of glowing pumpkins. Most of the displays are made with foam pumpkins (which makes perfect sense—real ones wouldn’t last the season), but they’re done so creatively that you barely notice. The walk through the grounds was peaceful and enchanting. We never felt rushed or crowded and were able to take our time enjoying the displays and lights. Just note: the paths have some hills and uneven spots, so it could be challenging for anyone with mobility issues. It reminded us of a similar event at an estate in the lower Hudson Valley—just on a slightly smaller, more intimate scale. All in all, a wonderful evening out and well worth both the ticket price and the drive. Not scary at all, so it’s perfect for families—kids will love all the glowing pumpkins! 🎃

We attended their Halloween event. You buy tickets in advance online. Parking in Stockbridge was easy and the shuttle bus runs frequently. We never waited more than 5 minutes. The displays are well done. The path leads you through the woods, a greenhouse, and the residence. We walked through in about 45-60 minutes, but you could easily spend 90 minutes there as there is so much to see. The path has some steps or mild grades to walk up and down. Total distance of the walk is likely 1/3 mile, maybe a little more. There is a snack shack for drinks and snacks. The bathrooms are closed but plenty of portapotties available.

We loved this place, a little bit of the Gilded Age history. Interesting learning about the family that built this house. The gardens and the architecture were gorgeous.

Very pretty amazing place for family and loved ones. The pumpkins where amazing. A bit pricy overall but a good meet up with family and friends 🧡

We went to the Incredible Pumpkin Show. Lots of fun for young and old. It took about an hour to go through. You have to take a shuttle (school bus) from downtown to get there. We grabbed a bite and some wine at the Lion's Den after. Great time.

The gardens are beautiful and easy walks. There are several different landscapes and it is definitely worth to visit. The house also contains lots of original pieces and furniture which is rare to see. The house and all the rooms are in such good condition and well maintained.

The food was brought to the table quickly and hot. The waitress we had, Paige. She was friendly and attentive to us. She also suggested the most Wicked chocolate cake.

Food and service were very good, but the place itself and the menus need a little love. Our menus were, for want of a better term, tatty. Also we were sat by the stairs that had high chairs dumped near them and needed some new paint and tidying up. Still as I said at the start, food was very good as were the staff.

I only ever eat in the bar: a very townie joint. The chicken wings are excellent. Good - not great - beer selection. The fountain drink dispenser is bad. Three TVs showing sports + Keno.

Love the food and service. Cozy romantic restaurant. 1 person $40. but well worth it! Ample parking off street. Would love to come again.

I had a pretty good chicken parm dinner at Michaels. Though the service was a bit slow, I enjoyed the chicken parm over pasta and side salad. The prices also weren’t too bad and the atmosphere was quite pleasant. There’s both a bar area and a quite dining room. As long as time isn’t an issue, I’d recommend dining at Michaels.

Michael's of Stockbridge was a nice experience. The restaurant makes you feel that you are in someone's home having dinner. Food was good and we did not have to wait long. They have standard American fare. They have seating in the dining room or Tavern. Tavern is bar foods and dining room you can order from full menu. Staff was friendly and attentive. Try it out!!

Stopped in for a late lunch on a busy weekday in Autumn. Main Street was packed with cars and people but there is plenty of easy parking by the restaurant. The menu isn't extensive but there were enough choices to ponder and both lunches we ordered came quickly from friendly staff and were very good. For an on-the-fly decision on where to get lunch in a very crowded tourist area, we made an excellent choice.