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Berkshires Summer Activities Berkshire Sites, Museums and Outdoor Activities An excellent general source of information is Below, we have selected out some of the information from this site for your use, for the time we are at the Shaker Mill. Also, here is a recent article from the NY Times about local events and links to local attractions. Return to the Main Weekend site Categories 1. Boating and Bike Rental - below 2. Kid and Family Activities (includes Museums with Child oriented exhibits) 4. Museums 1. Biking, Boating & Rafting Bike Rentals Ashuwillticook Rail Trail—EXCELLENT! The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is a former railroad corridor converted into a 10-foot wide paved, universally accessible, passive recreation path. The Ashuwillticook runs parallel to Route 8 through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough and Adams. The southern end of the rail trail begins at the entrance to the Berkshire Mall off MA Rte. 8 in Lanesborough and travels 11.2 miles north to the center of Adams. Parking lots and restrooms are available at selected locations along the way. Rt 8 Grove Street, Adams 413 -743-5900 Hours Fri 10-5 Sun 11-4 . Tentative rental rates - 3 hrs $24.00 Full Day $30 1000 ft from entrance to Ashuwilltcook Rail Trail 55 West Housatonic St, Pittsfield 413-499-0294 tentative $25 per day if bikes available - VERY LIMITED SUPPLY OF BIKES Hours Mon -Fri 11-7 Sun 12-5 Boating Berkshire Adventures Berkshire Scenic Treks & Canoe Tours Guided canoe tours. Enjoy the Housatonic's abundant untouched beauty. Daily/evening. In winter-snowshoe or hiking Berkshire adventures. Location: By Appointment, Deckers Landing, Lenox, MA 01240; Mail: 151 Bullhill Road, Route 44, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 442-2789 calmwaterpaddle@aol.com http://berkshirecanoetours.freehostia.com BRASS - (Berkshire Rowing And Sculling Society) Ready all, Row! Instruction and rentals for singles, doubles, quad and fours rowing shells. All ages welcome. Recreational to Racing Shells. Cuyler Boathouse. Onota Lake, Pittsfield; Mail: PO Box 787, Pittsfield, MA 01202 (413) 442-7769 http://www.berkshirerowing.com Boat rentals - canoes/kayaks/motor & pontoons. Marine sales, service & accessories. Slip rentals by day/wk/season. Open daily year-round. 463 Pecks Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 442-1724 http://www.onotaboat.com U-Drive Rent-A-Boat Pontoon boat rentals. Hourly and daily rates. Come have a swim & picnic on the lake. Each boat holds 12 to 14 people. Great rates. Open seasonal. 1651 North Street, Route 7, Pontoosuc Lake, Pittsfield, MA 01201; Mail: 37 Cleveland Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 281-4196 Wild 'N Wet Water & Sports Rentals Offering fun on the lake for nearly 10 yrs. Rent 3-passenger jet skis/large & small pontoon boats/canoes/paddleboats. Lunch on the lake & bike rentals. Matt Reilly's Restaurant, Route 7, Pontoosuc Lake, Lanesboro, MA 01237 (413) 445-5211 tonysboats@aol.com Rafting Crab Apple Whitewater, Inc. Moxie Outdoor Adventures Spaces are limited and filling fast for this activity. Zoar Outdoor July 3 Dryway Trip - Leave at 8:45 AM, Return at 6:00 PM 10:30 to 4:30 ( time on river) -Length 3.5 miles - 3 to 4 hours on river Class III & IV Water $102 per person, (same rate for kids, no younger than 14) July 5 Sunday Zoar Gap Rafting Trip – Class I & III 10 mile section $92 adults, $72 for youth ( ages 7 to 15) Kayaking $42 per person (including children – age 12 for singles, doubles as young as 7) 1:45 till 5:30 PM – Deerfield River |
