Norman Rockwell Museum
The largest collection of his original art.
The Berkshires
Massachusetts's green western hills, with Norman Rockwell, Tanglewood, MASS MoCA and Edith Wharton's house.
Gilded Age families built summer cottages here. The region now has a remarkable culture for its size: the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood, the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Clark Art Institute and the huge MASS MoCA in an old mill.
- Best Time
- June–October
- Time Needed
- 2–3 days
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Check before you go; hours vary by season
- Getting There
- About 2.5 hours by car from Boston or New York City.
What to See
0 of 5 are freeTanglewood
Summer concerts on the lawn.
MASS MoCA
Huge contemporary art in an old factory.
The Clark Art Institute
Fine Impressionists in Williamstown.
The Mount
Edith Wharton's own home and garden.
Know Before You Go
- Book Tanglewood and rooms well ahead for summer.
Where to Stay
Stay in Lenox or Stockbridge.
Where to Eat
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Must-SeeLast checked 2026-11-02. Part of the Northeast list.