Stockbridge, Massachusetts travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Stockbridge is a town in Berkshire County in Western Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,276. It is the setting for Arlo Guthrie's song "Alice's Restaurant", and home to the non-profit Berkshire Botanical Garden. It is also the location of the Austen Riggs Center, a notable psychiatric hospital famous for its association with Erik H. Erikson.

4 sights · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Stockbridge

Berkshire Botanical Garden

24 acres garden with art gallery.

Chesterwood

Home of sculptor Daniel Chester French (created Minuteman Statue, sitting Lincoln at Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.).

Naumkeag

19th-century mansion plus gardens. Admission includes a garden audio tour.

Norman Rockwell Museum

Route 183. Open daily.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Albany)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 40 mi away (major hub). Directions
BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 40 mi away (major hub). Directions

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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Berkshire Botanical Garden, Norman Rockwell Museum
Afternoon Chesterwood, Naumkeag

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

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See

See Berkshire Botanical Garden

24 acres garden with art gallery.

Intersection Routes 102 & 183.🕒 1 May - 31 Oct💲 $18, free on Tuesdays☎ +1 413 298-3926Checked Mar 2023

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See Chesterwood

Home of sculptor Daniel Chester French (created Minuteman Statue, sitting Lincoln at Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.).

📍 Williamsville Rd🕒 Open late May-mid October: Thu - Mon 10AM - 5PM💲 Adults: $20☎ +1 413 298-3579Checked Mar 2023

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See Naumkeag

19th-century mansion plus gardens. Admission includes a garden audio tour.

📍 5 Prospect Hill RoadFrom Points East: Mass Turnpike (I-90), Exit 2. Take Rt. 102 West approx. 5 mi. into Stockbridge. Turn right onto Pine St. and bear left onto Prospect Hill Rd. Follow for 0.5 mi. to entrance and parking on left. From Points West: I-90 East to Exit B3, NY Rt. 22 South. Take 1st left onto Rt. 102 East. Follow approx. 7.5 mi. to Stockbridge. Turn left onto Pine St., then bear left onto Prospect Hill Rd.🕒 Open May 26 to October 15, daily, 10AM to 5PM. Closed the rest of the year💲 House and gardens - Adult $15; Child (up to 12) free. Pre-booked groups of 15 or more receive a discount; call for details☎ +1 413 298-3239

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See Norman Rockwell Museum

Route 183. Open daily.

💲 Adults $12.50, students $7, under 18 free☎ +1 413 298-4100

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Do

The Lion’s Den at the Red Lion Inn is a great spot for live music once the town shuts down for the evening. The den has frequent performers such as James Taylor, David Grover, and other local favorites. Additionally the den has pub-style foods and beverages, as well as a monthly trivia night.