Hancock, MA

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Attack the ski slopes or brush up on local history in this tiny New England village, which makes a perfect base for exploring the Berkshires.

Hancock is a small, charming village with varied outdoor activities. The area’s Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort really comes alive during winter. Find terrain for all ability levels of skiing and snowboarding at this self-contained resort. Visit in summer for a wealth of hiking and biking trails.

Tour the village, one of several New England settlements founded by the Shakers in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Shakers were a Christian sect who traveled from England to the New World, seeking the freedom to live according to their utopian ideals and practices of communal living, celibacy and confession of sins.

Learn more about New England heritage at the Hancock Shaker Village, a living-history museum housed in original Shaker settlement buildings dating back to the 1780s. In the nearby town of Pittsfield, find art history at the Norman Rockwell Museum and the Berkshire Museum. Reach other small Berkshire towns of Lenox and North Adams easily by car.

Outside of ski season, make the 30-minute drive to Mount Greylock State Reservation to hike the acres of trails. Climb Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts at 3,491 feet (1,064 meters) and stop at the Massachusetts Veterans War Memorial Tower. The Pittsfield State Forest is approximately a 15-mile (24-kilometer) drive from Hancock. Hikers here are rewarded with panoramic views over the valley below.

Back in town, stop at the Ioka Valley Farm to enjoy a weekend pancake brunch with maple syrup in spring, which is maple sugaring season in the Berkshires. At other times of year the 600-acre (240-hectare) farm offers everything from pick-your-own Halloween pumpkins to a petting farm. In the village itself, pick up fresh vegetables and other produce at seasonal farm stands.

Hancock, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Great Barrington, is best reached by car. Stay in Hancock accommodations ranging from large resorts to smaller family-run inns and hotels. Wherever you stay, the beautiful Berkshires countryside will be right on your doorstep.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA
The price is NT$4,732 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$4,732
NT$5,286 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star ski condo in Hancock. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (958 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2025/7/26

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
Club Wyndham Bentley Brook

Club Wyndham Bentley Brook

3 out of 5
1 Corey Road, Hancock, MA
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Hancock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (532 reviews)
Berkshire Yoga Festival 2025 wonderful stay
"It was great, interesting first experience with a Murphy bed - could use some updates, otherwise a great stay"

Reviewed on 2025/7/4

Club Wyndham Bentley Brook
Vacation Village in the Berkshires

Vacation Village in the Berkshires

3 out of 5
276 Brodie Mountain Rd, Williamstown, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,245 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
NT$3,245
NT$3,954 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly condo in Williamstown. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,931 reviews)
"Studio was nice and spacious. I got there late and left early so didn’t take advantage of amenities but they looked nice."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

Vacation Village in the Berkshires
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA
Stay at this 3-star ski condo in Hancock. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (958 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2025/7/26

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
Vacation Village in the Berkshires

Vacation Village in the Berkshires

3 out of 5
276 Brodie Mountain Rd, Williamstown, MA
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly condo in Williamstown. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,931 reviews)
"Studio was nice and spacious. I got there late and left early so didn’t take advantage of amenities but they looked nice."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

Vacation Village in the Berkshires
Huttopia Berkshires

Huttopia Berkshires

1 out of 5
312 Kittle Rd, Williamstown, MA
Stay at this campground in Williamstown. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a picnic area. Popular attractions Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Mountain ...
Huttopia Berkshires
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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