Stockbridge, MA is a pretty place in the Berkshires with easy access to the Mass Pike/I-90, Route 7, Great Barrington, and Lenox, all worthy destinations for a day trip.
Attractions in Stockbridge itself include:
There are many other attractions in the surrounding area.
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