Lee (Massachusetts) - town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Lee is a city in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.

Get in

Lee is at Exit 2 of Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike, a toll road). Downtown is about 1 mile west on Route 20.

Get around

See

Do

• October Mountain State Forest, +1 413 243-1778. Woodland Road. This is the largest state forest in Massachusetts at 16,500 acres. Trails for every level of experience are available, including the Appalachian Trail and a trail through Schermerhorn Gorge, a noted geological feature. There are also many great trails for ATV's. The Forest also has 46 campsites on a sunny hill. Snowmobiling and car-top boating is available.

Buy

Eat

Drink

• Glass Bottom Brewery, 480 Pleasant St, Lee, MA 01238, +1 413 243-6170. Eclectic brewery located in the bowls of a slightly sketchy industrial complex. Unique styles like the teaSB, a beer made with parsnips, and a beer brewed with herbs for cheese pairing. One of the owners grows hops for the brewery. 2015-04-14

Sleep

Hotels

• Best Western Black Swan Inn, 435 Laurel Street, +1 413 243-2700.

Bed and Breakfasts

• Applegate Inn Bed and Breakfast of the Berkshires, 279 West Park Street, +1 413 243-4451.

Camping

• October Mountain State Forest, +1 413 243-1778. Woodland Road. Mid May to mid October. Reservations suggested. Forty six campsites on 3 tiers. RV maximum length 34 ft, no electric hookups.

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