Berkshires Mountain Getaway
Full kitchen (stove, oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker), washer/dryer, 2 bathrooms, balcony, fireplace (some units), flat-screen TV, free WiFi
Heated outdoor pool, indoor & outdoor hot tubs (year-round), fitness center, tennis courts, playground, BBQ/picnic area, free parking, 24-hour front desk
Mountain Adventure Park: Sat–Mon 10 AM – 5 PM (opens May 23 for the season!). Aerial Adventure Park: Sat–Mon 12 PM – 5 PM. Friday May 22 is arrival day — parks are CLOSED (early season = weekends & holidays only).
Drive up after school/work, check in 4 PM. Explore the condo, hit the pool & hot tubs. Grab dinner at Bluebird & Co on-site or stock up at Country Store.
Mountain Adventure Park opens 10 AM! Mountain Coaster & Alpine Slide with Tom + Bar. Euro Bungy for everyone. Playground for Gal. Lunch at Christiansen's Tavern. Afternoon: Rock Climbing Wall & Kid Climb for Tom.
Morning at MASS MoCA in North Adams (free for Gal! Kidspace art area). Lunch at Spice Root in Williamstown — Indian food, great veggie options for Adva. Afternoon: pool/hot tubs or easy hike.
Morning rides at the adventure park (last chance!). Check out 10:30 AM. Optional stop at Hancock Shaker Village or Clark Art Institute grounds. Scenic drive home via Taconic.
FDR N → Henry Hudson Pkwy → Saw Mill River Pkwy → Taconic State Pkwy N → I-90 E (Mass Pike, ~$2.50 toll) → US-20 W → Route 7 N to Hancock. Alternatively: I-87 N (NY Thruway, ~$7 toll) → I-90 E → US-20 W. The Taconic route is free until the Mass Pike and more scenic. Allow extra time — Friday Memorial Day weekend traffic on the Taconic can add 30-45 min.
First alpine coaster on the East Coast! Speeds up to 23 mph through twisting wooded tracks. You control your speed.
Height: 38" as passenger, 54" solo · Age: 3+ as passenger, 9+ solo
Tom & Bar ride as passengers with a parent (38"+/3+). Gal is 37" — 1 inch short! Measure her before the trip.
Ride a sled down a 2,890-ft track on the mountainside. Control your speed with a hand brake!
Height: 38" min (38-47" with adult) · Age: 3+
Tom rides with adult (47", can't go solo until 48"). Bar rides with adult (39"). Gal at 37" is under 38" min. ⚠️ Closes in ANY moisture — go early on a dry day!
Zipline-style ride soaring over the mountain — thrilling views!
Height: 42" min (42-47" with adult, 48"+ solo)
Tom rides with an adult (47"). Bar (39") and Gal (37") are too short.
Three routes — beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Automatic belay lines.
Height: 42" / 40 lbs min
Tom at 47" ✓. Bar at 39" is under the 42" minimum.
Harness-attached trampoline — bounce sky high!
Height: 38" / 20 lbs min
Tom ✓, Bar ✓ (39"). Gal at 37" is just under the 38" min — measure her!
Fun ropes course designed for kids. Harness in and climb through challenges!
Height: 44" min
Tom at 47" ✓. Bar (39") and Gal (37") are under the 44" minimum.
74 elements across 7 courses — ziplines, rope bridges, cargo nets through the trees. 2-hour sessions.
Height: 48" AND 6+ years
None of the kids qualify yet — need 48" AND 6+. Tom is 7 but only 47". For Mom & Dad only!
Swing in a group of 4, arcing high into the sky!
Height: 48" / 60 lbs min · Age: 5+
All three kids are under 48". Parents-only activity.
Bounce house, playground, swings, spring toys — perfect for all ages.
The one ride ALL three kids can enjoy together! 🎉 No height/age limits.
Multiple trails from easy walking paths to summit hikes with views of Mt. Greylock and Jericho Valley.
Easy trail: snowshoe trail near Country Inn. Summit hike is strenuous — best for Tom with a parent. Bring carrier for Gal if going uphill.
Heated outdoor pool plus indoor & outdoor hot tubs at Country Inn.
Open 8 AM – 10 PM. Evening hot tub after a long adventure day = bliss. May be brisk in late May — bring swimsuits anyway!
6-passenger chairlift to the summit for panoramic Berkshires views.
⚠️ Does NOT open until July 4. Not available during Memorial Day weekend.
On-Site Dining 🌿
Globally-inspired menu at Jiminy Peak base. Local ingredients, craft cocktails, vegetarian options. By Mezze Hospitality Group. Open for dinner.
On-Site Pub
Casual pub — nachos, burgers, salads, award-winning wings. Good for quick lunch between rides. Limited but workable veggie options (salads, nachos).
On-Site Groceries
Groceries, sandwiches, beer/wine. Stock the condo kitchen here on Friday night!
Restaurant — GREAT for Adva!
Dedicated vegan menu! Dal Sag, Aloo Gobi, Chana Masala, Vegetable Coconut curry. Plus tandoori, roti, naan. 23 Spring St, Williamstown. Tue–Sun, lunch & dinner.
Restaurant — Veg Friendly
Thai/Vietnamese with strong veg & vegan options. Pad Thai, green curry with tofu, veggie stir-fry, spring rolls. 157 Seymour St, Pittsfield. 4.4★. Open daily.
Fine Dining — Farm to Table
4.9★ on OpenTable! Contemporary American, farm-to-table with vegetable-forward dishes. Upscale date-night option. 777 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown. Wed–Sun dinner. Reserve ahead!
Chinese Restaurant
Chinese with vegetarian-friendly options — tofu dishes, veggie lo mein, Buddhist Delight. 131 Columbia St, Adams. Open daily except Monday.
Museum — Kid-Friendly!
Huge contemporary art museum in a former factory. Kids FREE, adults $25. Kidspace interactive art area is free for all ages. Open 10 AM–5 PM daily except Tue. North Adams.
Museum & Grounds
Impressionist art + beautiful 140-acre campus with trails & reflecting pools. FREE for kids 18 & under! Great combo of art + nature walk. Open 10 AM–5 PM daily. Williamstown.
Museum / Farm
Living history museum — farm animals, gardens, historic buildings. Kids love the baby animals! Great for Gal & Bar. Open 10 AM–4 PM.
Farm & Ice Cream
Farm stand with ice cream, cider donuts, and seasonal produce. Perfect pit stop or afternoon treat!