Berkshires Bliss

This cozy county in Western Massachusetts rejuvenates and restores with its stunning nature, farm-to-table cuisine, and laid-back vibe.

BY ALANA CHERNILA STAY

Take a cue from Schitt’s Creek and check out updated roadside lodging like Tourists, a hotel in North Adams. It’s tucked along the road to Williamstown (a quintessential New England college town), has a light-illed central common space, a network of trails through the woods, and a radio in each room set to a playlist that captures the area’s chill atmosphere. The Briarclif Motel, close to Monument Mountain in Great Barrington, is a supercute budget option with tons of character and a big irepit.

If you prefer posher digs, there’s Hotel on North, a boutique spot with an urban feel on the bustling main street of Pittsield.

Fall days in the Berkshires are postcard-gorgeous, with blue skies, brisk air, and walls of trees lit up in red and orange. Windy Hill Farm in Great Barrington is the best stop for apple picking; a wander up the hill takes you through gnarled trees of many varieties. Spas like Miraval Berkshires in Lenox (day packages from $349) are the place to power down your phone and recharge your batteries. Speaking of relaxing: The region is a hub for recreational cannabis, and the women-owned dispensaries Rebelle and Calyx, both in Great Barrington, ofer a wide (legal!) variety of pot edibles and lowers, the new version of wine tasting. For the brave, there’s Ramblewild in Lanesborough, a comprehensive forest ropes course where you can ly through the trees.