Lee (Massachusetts)
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.
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.
Drink
- Glass Bottom Brewery, 480 Pleasant St, ☏ +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.
Sleep
Hotels
- Best Western Black Swan Inn, 435 Laurel Street, ☏ +1 413 243-2700, toll-free: +1-800-876-7926, fax: +1 413-637-0798.
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.
Go next
Check out Springfield, home of basketball.
| Routes through Lee |
| Albany ← West Stockbridge ← Rest area ← | W E | → Rest area → Westfield → Springfield |
| Pittsfield ← Lenox ← | W E | → Becket → Springfield |
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