What can a trip to Berkshire East entail? A whole heck of a lot more than you might believe. Whether you day trip, or spend the night, there is a lot more to beautiful western Massachusetts than meets the eye. 

One of the great benefits of staying 'local' and skiing or zipping close to home is that your day is not consumed sitting in your car or battling traffic. By visiting 'close to home' Berkshire East, you save a lot of time that can translate into more time to enjoy yourself. Try out these suggetions to maximize your time and value during your precious time off.

Day Tripper 

At just over an hour and fifteen minutes from Bradley International Airport, Berkshire East and the Deerfield River Valley is close enough to day trip for just about everybody. Maximize your morning commute by stopping off in Shelburne Falls at Mocha Mayas for a laid back caffeine fuel on the way to the mountain. Continue to Berkshire East, Ski or Zip your day away and return to Shelbure Falls for an early dinner at some of the great restaurants in town. However, do not neglect to stop at the Curtis Country Store in Charlemont to sample their wide array of locally made food and cheese. 

Overnighters

Just because Berkshire East does not have on site lodging does not mean that there is nowhere to stay in the valley. In fact, there are plenty of beautiful, quiet, Inns~Logdges~Motels~B&B's to discover.  You will enjoy the local hospitality and culinary delights. At the end of your trip you will be happy to have experienced a quintessential slice of New England life. When you wake up the next morning, come back to the ski area but stop first at one of the amazing local coffee shops.