We had such a good time when we visited the Berkshires last fall. The Mohawk trail is 63 miles long and used to be a footpath for Native Americans. Now it winds through several small, picturesque towns. If you get the chance to go, don't forget your camera. The website is www.mohawktrail.com. At the top of the Mohawk trail is a shop called "The Wigwam and Western Summit Gift Shop and Cottages"; they had an assortment of items, from good silver jewellery and nice pottery to souvenirs. The view from there is fantastic.
The Norman Rockwell Museum not only has a collection of Norman Rockwell art work but also his artist's studio. Also, his son Peter's sculptures are scattered throughout the grounds
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The Norman Rockwell Museum not only has a collection of Norman Rockwell art work but also his artist's studio. Also, his son Peter's sculptures are scattered throughout the grounds. The website is www.nrm.org.
Chesterwood is the home and summer studio of Daniel Chester French, who was the sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial. The website is www.chesterwood.org. Unfortunately, we didn't get to visit because they close at the end of October.
Hancock Shaker Village was something I knew little about before I came. It was quite an experience. It is 1,200 acres of preserved Shaker life. They beleived in celebacy, communal life, racial and gender equality, and pacifism. I found it amazing how innovative they were especially for the time, we could still learn from a few of their ideas. The website is www.hancockshakervillage.org.
We found a delightful little shop called the Gifted Child, where were able to purchase some quality toys and clothes for our 5-month-old. Also, I enjoyed shoping at Prime Outlets in Lee, which had such stores as Ralph Lauren and Osh Kosh, among many others.
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