<p>I was born and raised in the Berkshires, and while there are phenomenal museums and cultural opportunities galore up there (in addition to MassMoCa and the Clark, the Williams College Museum often has great exhibits), North Berkshire County is very rural and remote. Depending on where your kids are in school, they may be hankering to spend time in a more populated area. </p>
<p>Don’t get me wrong: I love, love love the Berkshires but we are talking about the county that inspired Edith Wharton to write “Ethan Frome…”</p>