So many family fun things to do in North County. Check out a few below:
NOTE: As the state releases new guidelines, please practice social distancing guidelines and know that we try to keep these lists as updated as possible. Many sites and venues will not be opening for the summer so please call ahead before going. If you see a change please email kellym@macaronikid.com.
- Take an easy hike along the Cascades Trail, North Adams, and be rewarded with a stunning view of the 40-foot waterfall at the end of the trail. (FREE)
- Tour the old Boston and Maine Railroad yard at Heritage State Park (Western Gateway), North Adams and discover the haunting secrets behind the famed 4.75-mile long tunnel through Hoosac Mountain, where 200 men lost their lives during the construction. (FREE)
- Become an astronaut, train conductor, and/or soldier at the Museum of History and Science, North Adams, or learn about bugs and creatures and other kid favorites, at this Berkshire hidden treasure. (FREE)
- Participate in a scavenger hunt, follow trails past 550 million-year-old marble bridges and arches, and traverse a series of stone stairs and metal gangways over incredible waterfalls, caverns, and gorges at Natural Bridge State Park, North Adams.
- Take in a Steeplecats game at Noel Field Athletic Complex, North Adams (the complex also boasts a basketball court, soccer field, walking trails, track, and playground). (FEE for games; parks, trails, etc. are FREE.
- Listen to music on the beach at Windsor Lake Park, North Adams during the Free Summer concert series, Concerts on the Lake. (FREE)
- Attend a local festival such a Downstreet Art in North Adams.
- Get festive at one of the region's award-winning parades such as the Fall Foliage Parade in North Adams. (FREE)
- Attend the annual Kids Can Too Concert, brave the Bang on a Can six-hour Music Marathon (with plenty of breaks in between) or pop in the museum for pop-up gallery recitals at MASS MoCA, North Adams.
- Camp, hike, ski, go boating or fishing and enjoy the views at Clarksburg State Park.
- Get your hike on at Savoy Mountain State Forest, Florida featuring over 50 miles of wooded hiking trails, as well as North Pond (sandy beach with restrooms), South Pond (year-round camp and cabin rentals available), Bog Pond (floating bog islands!!), and Tannery Falls (a series of smaller waterfalls feeding into a dramatic 50-foot cascade).
- At 2,240-feet, Whitcomb Summit, Florida is the highest elevation on the Mohawk Trail and with visibility as far as Vermont and New Hampshire, a trip to the observation tower for the views is highly recommended.
