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Things to see in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (United States): 43 places and when to go
Pittsfield, Massachusetts is a town in United States, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly Nature (15), Wildlife (10), Museums and art (8). The best known are Norman Rockwell Museum, Berlin Mountain and Monument Mountain. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.4482, -73.2598
- Places
- 43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (15) · Wildlife (10) · Museums and art (8) · History (8) · Mountains (5) · Temples (5)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 206 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Berlin Mountain, at 853 m.
What to see in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
The places in and around Pittsfield, Massachusetts, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Norman Rockwell MuseumArt museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts19 km
- Berlin MountainMountain in New York and Massachusetts, United States27 km
- Monument MountainMountain in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, U.S21 km
- Misery MountainMountain in Massachusetts, United States of America19 km
- Shaker MountainMountain in Massachusetts, United States of America6.4 km
- Addison Gallery of American ArtArt museum in Andover, Massachusetts176 km
- Berry HillMountain in Massachusetts, United States of America8.4 km
- Cathedral of Saint PatrickChurch in Connecticut, United States141 km
- Beartown State ForestProtected area in Massachusetts, United States26 km
- Hancock Shaker VillageNon-profit organization in the USA6.7 km
- NotchviewProperty in Massachusetts21 km
- October Mountain State ForestProtected area in Massachusetts, United States12 km
- St. Peter's Presbyterian ChurchChurch in Spencertown, New York, United States27 km
- The MountCountry house in Lenox, Massachusetts13 km
- ArrowheadHouse in Pittsfield, Massachusetts3.8 km
- Ashintully GardensEstate in Tyringham, Massachusetts27 km
- Berkshire MuseumArt & natural history museum in Pittsfield, MA500 m
- William Cullen Bryant HomesteadCummington, Massachusetts27 km
- Coleman BridgeBridge in United States of America24 km
- Goose Pond ReservationNature preserve in Massachusetts, USA18 km
- Lenox LibraryLibrary in Lenox, Massachusetts10 km
- Main Street CemeteryCemetery in Dalton, Massachusetts7.6 km
- McLennan ReservationNature reserve in Massachusetts, United States26 km
- National Shrine of The Divine MercyCatholic shrine in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, US18 km
And the other 19, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Tyringham Cobble, Wahconah Falls State Park
- History: Searles Castle, East Main Street Cemetery, Fairview Cemetery
- Temples: South Church, Andover, Massachusetts, Church on the Hill
- Museums and art: Montshire Museum of Science, Northeast Classic Car Museum
- Food and drink: Balderdash Cellars, Chatham Brewing, Hot Plate Brewing Co, Kent Beer Company, Wandering Star Brewing
- Snow: Bousquet Mountain, Stump Sprouts XC Ski Center & Guest Lodge
- Hiking: Burbank Trail, Hickey and Peeskawso Loop
When to go to Pittsfield, Massachusetts
The best time to visit Pittsfield, Massachusetts is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:13
- FebPossible10:20
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunBest time15:06
- JulBest time14:49
- AugBest time13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. In April, 41 of the 43 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pittsfield, Massachusetts
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 206 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Greenwich5 places25 km
- North Adams13 places31 km
- Roxbury13 places45 km
- Shelburne Falls13 places46 km
- Bennington17 places52 km
- Albany, New York29 places52 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?
The best known: Norman Rockwell Museum, Berlin Mountain, Monument Mountain, Misery Mountain, Shaker Mountain. In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pittsfield, Massachusetts?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 206 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pittsfield, Massachusetts as the destination and these 43 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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