'''Pittsfield'''[http://www.pittsfield-ma.org/] is a small city in western Massachusetts. It is the largest city in Berkshire County and home to Berkshire Community College [http://www.cc.berkshire.org].
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By air
'''Albany, NY (ALB)''', Albany, New York, [http://www.albanyairport.com/]. (About 45 miles away)
'''Bradley International Airport (BDL)''', Windsor Locks, Connecticut,[http://www.bradleyairport.com]. (About 75 miles away)
By car
Pittsfield is on Routes 20 and 7, accessible via Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) Exit 2.
By rail
Pittsfield is a rail stop on Amtrak's Lakeshore Limited, which operates daily between Boston and Chicago.
By bus
Pittsfield is served by several intercity bus lines offering regular service to Boston, New York, Albany, Hartford and points in between.
Get around
'''The Pittsfield Visitors Center''', 111 South Street (Route 7) ''in the lobby of the newly renovated Colonial Theatre downtown'', ''+1 413-443'' 9186, x232 or x324.
See
'''Hancock Shaker Village''', Routes 20 and 41, Phone: ''+1 413'' 443-0188, toll free ''+1 800'' 817-1137, [http://www.hancockshakervillage.org/]. A widely acclaimed destination named ''The City of Peace'' by its residents, this Shaker community disbanded in 1960 and sold the buildings and over 900 acres to a group that formed a nonprofit preservation organization. This Shaker site is in remarkable shape, and features a unique round stone barn. It now encompasses about 1,200 acres and 20 restored buildings. See other Shaker villages in the northeast United States through the itinerary Touring Shaker country.
'''Albany Berkshire Ballet''', 51 North Street, Phone: ''+1 413'' 445-5382. Professional ballet company, performs classical and contemporary dance.
'''Artscape''', A self-guided tour of artwork in downtown Pittsfield.
'''Arrowhead, Home of Herman Melville''', 780 Holmes Road, Phone: ''+1 413'' 442-1793, [http://www.mobydick.org/]. Melville's home from 1850 to 1862, where ''Moby Dick'' and other works were written. House tours, gardens, nature trail, exhibits, museum shop.
'''Berkshire Artisans''', 28 Renne Avenue, Phone: ''+1 413'' 499-9348. Municipal arts center.
'''Berkshire Athenaeum''', 1 Wendell Avenue, Phone: ''+1 413'' 499-9486. History and genealogy.
'''Berkshire Lyric Theatre''', 413-499-0258, [http://www.berkshirelyric.org/]. Chorus performs at various locations.
'''Berkshire Museum''', Route 7 Downtown, Phone: ''+1 413'' 443-7171. The region's only museum of art, science and history.
'''Berkshire Music Hall''', 58 Union Street, Phone: ''+1 413'' 499-5575. A 1912 vintage theatre presenting local and national productions from music to drama.
'''Berkshire Opera Company''', 297 North Street, Phone: ''+1 413'' 442-9955, [http://www.berkshireopera.org]. Performs at Koussevitzky Arts Center, Berkshire Community College
'''Pittsfield Dukes''', plays at 105 Wahconah St., Phone: ''+1 413'' 447-3853. New England Collegiate Baseball Team plays at historic Wahconah Park.
'''Silvio O. Conte National Records Center''', 100 Dan Fox Dr., Phone: ''+1 413'' 445-6885. M-F 9AM-3PM. Primarily of interest to genealogists.
'''South Mountain Concerts''', Routes 7 & 20, Phone: ''+1 413'' 442-2106. Su afternoons during Sep & Oct. Chamber music since 1918.
'''Town Players''', Performs at Berkshire Community College, Phone: ''+1 413'' 443-9279. October - May. America's oldest community theater.
Do
'''Absolutely Experiential''', Phone: ''+1 413'' 443-8383, info@absolutelyexperiential.com, [http://absolutelyexperiential.com]. High Ropes Course, Climbing Tower and Zip Line. Kayaking and other guided Berkshire adventures.
'''Berkshire Sculling Association''', Brubank Park, Onota Lake, ''+1 413'' 496-9160, info@berkshiresculling.com, [http://www.berkshiresculling.com]. Instruction and rentals are available appointment only.
'''Bousquet Ski Area/Play Bousquet''', 101 Dan Fox Drive, Phone: ''+1 413'' 442-8316, [http://www.bousquets.com]. 21 trails, 98% snowmaking. Day and night family oriented ski school. Rental skis and snowboards. In the summer water slides and other activities are available at Play Bousquet.
'''Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary''', Phone: ''+1 413'' 637-0320. Trails, observation building, guided activities.
'''Onota Boat Livery''', 463 Pecks Road, Phone: ''+1 413'' 442-1724. [http://www.onotaboat.com] Hourly, half-day, and full-day boat rentals on Onota Lake, including row boats, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, fishing boats and pontoon boats. Fully stocked tackle and live bait shop, including MA fishing licenses and an awesome selection of ice-fishing gear. Open daily, year-round. Visit our website for current rental rates and directions!
'''U-Drive Boat Rentals''', 1651 North Street, Phone: ''+1 413'' 442-7020. Boat rentals on Pontoosuc Lake.
'''Wild N Wet Snow & Water and Bike Rentals''', Route 7, Pontoosuc Lake, Phone: ''+1 413'' 413-445-5211.
Tennis courts
:''first come - first serve''
Herberg Middle School, 501 Pomeroy Avenue.
Lakewood Park, Newell Street.
Pittsfield High School, 300 East Street.
Ponterril Tennis Courts, East Acres Road.
Taconic High School, 96 Valentine Road.
Public golf courses
'''General Electric Athletic Club''', Crane Avenue, Phone: ''+1 413'' 443-5746.
'''Pontoosuc Lake Country Club''', Ridge Avenue, Phone: ''+1 413'' 445-4217
Biking and Hiking
'''Pittsfield State Forest''', Cascade Street, Phone: ''+1 413'' 442-8992, [http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/pitt.htm]. Trails, biking, birding, swimming (no lifeguards), non-motorized boating.
'''Ashuwillticook Rail Trail''', Paved 10 ft wide bike and walking trail on an old rail bed spanning 26.4 miles.
Buy
Eat
'''Jimmy's Restaurant''', 114 West Housatonic Street, Phone: ''+1 413'' 499-1288. Italian
'''Knee Bones Steakhouse''', Allendale Shopping Centre, Phone: ''+1 413'' 442-9537.
'''Dottie's Coffee Lounge''', 444 North St., Phone: ''+1 413'' 443-1792.
'''Digital Blend''', 76 North St., Phone: ''+1 413'' 445-9991. Coffee drinks, wraps, beer, wine.
'''Kelly's Diner''', 860 Dalton Ave., Phone: ''+1 413'' 442-1875?. Breakfast, lunch, best sausage in town.
One West. ne West Street, Pittsfield MA. 413) 499-2000. ttp://www.berkshirecrowne.com.
The Underground. ne West Street. 413) 499-2000. ttp://www.berkshirecrowne.com. on-Sat 4 pm - 12 am Sun 12 pm - 12 am. Located inside the Crowne Plaza. Entertainment nightly.
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Drink
'''Pittsfield Brew Works''', 34 Depot St., Phone: ''+1 413'' 997-3506. Excellent beer and great food.
One West. ne West Street, Pittsfield MA. 413) 499-2000. ttp://www.berkshirecrowne.com. Restaurant located inside Crowne Plaza
The Underground. ne West Street, Pittsfield. 413) 499-2000. ttp://www.berkshirecrowne.com. on-Sat 4 pm - 12 pm, Sun 12 am - 12 am. Located inside the Crowne Plaza. Entertainment nightly.
Kitchen open Mon - Sat 4 pm - 10 pm, Sunday 12 pm - 10 pm</drink>
Sleep
Hotels and motels
'''Crowne Plaza Hotel''', Route 7 & West St. One West Street., (413) 499-2000, (800) 2CROWNE, crplaza@berkshirecrowne.com.
[http://www.berkshirecrowne.com]
Ramada Limited & Suites Pittsfield. 350 West Housatonic Street. ttp://www.ramadanortheast.com/Massachusetts/Pittsfield/Ramada-Limited-Suites-Pittsfield.aspx.
Camping
'''Pittsfield State Forest''', Cascade Street, Phone: ''+1 413'' 442-8992, [http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/pitt.htm]. Mid-May to Mid-Oct. 31 campsites.
'''Bonnie Brae Cabins & Campsites''', 108 Broadway Street, Phone: ''+1 413'' 442-3754, Email: smithllddsmith@aol.com, [http://bonniebraecampground.tripod.com]. 48 sites.
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