21 days in Western Massachusetts Itinerary

Escape the urban bustle at Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and Village Bike Rentals. Visit The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home and Herman Melville's Arrowhead for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lenox: Adams (Birthplace of Susan B. Anthony, Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, &more), Williamstown (Mountain Meadow Preserve, The Clark Art Institute, &more) and Savoy Mountain State Forest (in Savoy).

To find ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Lenox trip planner.

Rome, Italy to Lenox is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -6 hour difference. Traveling from Rome in July, expect Lenox to be little chillier, temps between 30°C and 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to drive to Amherst.

Get outdoors at Mount Pollux Conservation Area and Bullitt Reservation. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Emily Dickinson Museum and Great Falls Discovery Center. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amherst: Basketball Hall of Fame (in Springfield), Agawam (Six Flags New England & Crestview Country Club) and Shelburne Falls (Bridge of Flowers, High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary, &more).

Before you visit Amherst, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can drive from Lenox to Amherst in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.