Lee (Massachusetts)

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Lee is a city in the Berkshire Hills region of Massachusetts.

Get in

John Phelan

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 ForestWoodland 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

phone: +1 413 243-6170

address: 480 Pleasant St, Lee, MA 01238
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

address: 435 Laurel Street

Bed and Breakfasts

Applegate Inn Bed and Breakfast of the Berkshires

address: 279 West Park Street

Camping

October Mountain State ForestWoodland 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.