Berkshires & Pioneer Valley offer indoor & outdoor adventure for kids and families

All year-round, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is the place where vacations end way too soon – because there is so much to do! Winter, of course, means first-class skiing over 45 trails and snowboarding in three terrain parks. There’s also a network of snowshoeing trails and excellent night skiing. When it’s not ski season, it’s still fun season in the Mountain Adventure Park, with an alpine slide, mountain coaster, giant swing, rock-climbing wall, trampoline, scenic chairlift rides, a zip line and a playground with a bounce house. Over at the Aerial Adventure Park, climb and zip through the trees as you conquer various challenges like rope bridges, swinging logs and cargo nets. And, you’ll find superior mountain biking and hiking trails as well as loads of different dining options.

Find family magic in the Berkshires! We have adventure and excitement enough for everyone. Explore our hiking trails, whitewater rapids, historic homes and gardens, impressive museums, and aerial adventure parks. Get out on the links, rent some kayaks, pitch a tent, or peddle a bike. Listen to world-class music, be inspired by classic and modern art, be moved by theater indoors and out. Find food for every palate - the Berkshires boasts fabulous ethnic flavors as well as traditional dishes. Don’t forget homemade ice cream and handmade chocolates! Family time in the Berkshires can be as curated or as unconstructed as you like. Bring your swimming and hiking gear for adventure, and a good book to read lakeside. Pack up the family for some quality time in the Berkshires. To learn more visit us at berkshires.org. Find us on Facebook at Visit the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts and Instagram at visittheberkshires.

At Crab Apple Whitewater, members of their family join every rafting trip to ensure a comfortable, exceptional experience for members of your family. In Massachusetts, there are trips just perfect for families. The Fife Brook section of the Deerfield River features Class I to III rapids, exciting but family-friendly, through mild whitewater for 2.5 hours followed by a hearty meal at the Mohawk Trail base camp, with a patio overlooking the river. And kids love the Funyaks option, where they can fire giant squirt guns from inflatable kayaks as they float through five miles of the lower Deerfield River. The Funyaks hold one or two; the self-bailing rafts hold six to seven paddlers. Spend the night in a nearby hotel or motel recommended by Crap Apple.