Tanglewood Music Center
1937Tanglewood in Lenox has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937, hosting concerts on a 524-acre estate in the Berkshires.
7.6 mi away
Everything Pittsfield is known for
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Tanglewood in Lenox has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937, hosting concerts on a 524-acre estate in the Berkshires.
33 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Right here in Pittsfield stands a house that sheltered a true hero: Reverend Samuel Harrison. Born free in 1818, Samuel Harrison became a prominent voice against slavery. He served as pastor of the First Colored…
For 135 years, this 1832 building served as the center of municipal government in Pittsfield. This is the Old Town Hall, right here on Park Square. It's seen a lot of history. Built in the Federal style, this building…
Step back in time at one of the last ballparks in the US with a wooden grandstand. Wahconah Park was built in 1919 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It's nestled in a working-class neighborhood and has a seating capacity of…
Take a walk through Pittsfield Cemetery, the final resting place of many prominent Pittsfield residents. Founded in 1850, Pittsfield Cemetery was designed as a rural cemetery, a popular style at the time. It was…
Imagine writing one of the greatest American novels of all time right here! This is Arrowhead, the home where Herman Melville penned *Moby Dick* and several other significant works. Melville bought this farmhouse in…
This unassuming village was once the heart of a booming industry, built on the white gold beneath your feet. Farnams Village thrived as a limestone mining community from the late 1800s into the mid-1900s. Miners…
Ever heard of the 1876 presidential election? Well, you're near the final resting place of the man who *probably* won it. This is the grave of Samuel J. Tilden, former governor of New York. He ran for president in 1876…
Ever wonder where some of the earliest American abstract art was created? You're just a stone's throw from the Frelinghuysen Morris House and Studio, the home and studio of American Abstract Artists George L.K. Morris…
Tanglewood in Lenox has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937, hosting concerts on a 524-acre estate in the Berkshires.
This isn't just another pretty house; it's a Gilded Age monument straddling two towns! Elm Court, sitting right on the Lenox-Stockbridge line, was built as a summer 'cottage' for William Douglas Sloane and Emily Thorn…
Imagine a famous author not just writing about beautiful homes, but designing and building one herself! That's exactly what Edith Wharton did right here at The Mount. Wharton, already a celebrated novelist, poured her…
This unassuming bridge is more than just a way across the Housatonic River; it's a rare survivor from a bygone era of bridge building. Back in the late 1800s, the Berlin Iron Bridge Company was making waves with its…
Pull over here for a minute – you're standing near the spot where American newspapers were forever changed. In 1846, just down the road, Charles and Henry Curtis built the first mill in the United States to produce…
Stop here at the Old Churchyard Cemetery, and you're stepping back to the very beginnings of Cheshire. This quiet spot holds the remains of some of the town's earliest families. The cemetery's oldest section dates back…
Imagine trying to bridge two completely different worlds – that's what happened right here in Stockbridge. This is where Reverend John Sergeant built his house back in the 1740s. He was a missionary sent to convert the…
Stop by the Merrell Tavern, built in 1794, and imagine the stories shared within its walls over centuries. Built as a residence, this building quickly became a tavern, offering weary travelers a place to rest their…
This unassuming brick building tells a story of industry and innovation in early Adams, Massachusetts. The Phillips Woolen Mill, located right here on Grove Street, began its life sometime in the mid-1800s. It grew over…
Get ready to be transported back in time, because you're approaching a Main Street so charming, it's practically the definition of a New England town center. This is the Main Street Historic District of Stockbridge,…
Imagine sculpting one of the most iconic statues in American history, and then escaping to this beautiful spot to create it. That's Chesterwood, the summer home and studio of Daniel Chester French, the artist behind the…
Stop here and you're looking at a pivotal piece of industrial history! This is the Glendale Power House, built in 1905 to power the Monument Mills. It was one of the very first places in the US to generate electricity…
Imagine standing atop Massachusetts, looking out at forever. That's Mount Greylock. This majestic peak has drawn people for centuries, from Native Americans to soldiers to writers seeking inspiration. Mount Greylock…
Imagine escaping the city's clamor for rolling hills and poetic inspiration. That's exactly what Edna St. Vincent Millay did when she found Steepletop. Millay, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, and her husband, Eugen Jan…
Get ready to be amazed by some serious 19th-century engineering! These stone arch bridges are a testament to the ambition and challenges of early railroad construction. Back in the 1840s, the Western Railroad needed to…
These stone arch bridges aren't just pretty; they're a window into the ambition of 1840s railroad construction. Back then, the Western Railroad sought a durable route through the rugged terrain of the Berkshires. They…
Just up ahead is the former home of a man who made your modern life possible: Charles Browne, the inventor of the electrical fuse. Browne lived in this Italianate-style house, built in 1869, in North Adams,…
This unassuming mill is a rare survivor, a window into North Adams' industrial past. It's the oldest mill here that hasn't been drastically changed, so what you see is pretty close to what folks saw back in the day. In…
Imagine this: vibrant modern art bursting from the bones of a 19th-century factory. That's MASS MoCA, and its story is one of industrial might turned artistic haven. It all started with the Arnold Print Works, a textile…
Ever wonder where mill workers lived back in the day? Right here is a rare glimpse into the past. The Hathaway Tenement was built around 1850. It's a row of six apartment units designed to house workers during North…
Pull over for a moment – you're passing a building that's been entertaining folks in Great Barrington for over a century! This is the Mahaiwe Block, home to the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. It was 1905 when this…
Imagine stumbling upon a French chateau in the middle of the Berkshires! That's Searles Castle. Built in the 1880s, this incredible structure was the vision of Edward Searles, an interior designer and collector. He…
You're approaching a place that once hummed with the energy of North Adams' industrial heart: Beaver Mill. The oldest surviving mill in the city, its story starts in 1833. It became the first local acquisition of…
Imagine a bustling town center, the heart of Chester. That's exactly what this area used to be. Back in 1763, Chester's first settlers laid out this area. It quickly became the center for everything – commerce, town…
Ever wonder how this winding road got its name? You're driving on the Mohawk Trail, an ancient path that connected tribes for trade and communication long before cars ever existed. For centuries, Native Americans,…