Stroll Harvard’s lush, historic riverfront grounds
Founded in 1636, Harvard University was the first college in the colonies. Today, tour the grounds along the Charles River and learn about campus history and significant buildings. Relax in a Harvard Square café.
Tour MASS MoCA, a Berkshires contemporary art gem
Visual arts exhibits, plus noteworthy performances, combine to make the indoor-outdoor MASS MoCA the largest contemporary art museum in the USA. Fun fact: It’s housed in a converted printing facility.
Photo Credit: Stu Rosner
Bravo to iconic Berkshires venue Tanglewood
Tanglewood hosts classical, jazz and pop music in a verdant setting. It’s the summer home of the Boston Symphony and offers training programs for young musicians.
Stockbridge galleries celebrate Rockwell’s art
Founded in 1969, the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, the artist’s home for a quarter century, celebrates the illustrator’s work in 10 galleries. Works by other illustrators are also exhibited.
Peaceful Aquinnah on the tip of Martha’s Vineyard
Known for its natural splendor, tiny Aquinnah is also regarded as the cultural center for the Wampanoag tribe. It’s also home to the iconic Gay Head Lighthouse. The red cliffs are stunning.
Photo Credit: David Ryan
Relive the Gilded Age at Ventfort Hall Mansion
The mansion, built in 1893, now houses the Gilded Age Museum in Lenox. Tour the Jacobean Revival mansion and attend performances and lectures to learn more about the eventful period in American history.
Forest setting in Westport for contemporary art
Inspired by Westport’s Quaker architecture, the Dedee Shattuck Gallery highlights the relationship between contemporary art and the environment. The largely solar-powered space in a meadow hosts exhibits by local, national and international artists.
