I Love North Adams!
I Love North Adams!
North Adams is home to a world-class destination. MASS MoCA is the largest contemporary art venue in the United States. The campus encompasses 250,000 square feet of gallery space and 19 buildings. The renovated 19th-century mill complex in North Adams, Massachusetts, is a treasured venue that hosts Wilco, Solid Sound Festival, Bang on a Can, and Fresh Grass Festival, and features some of the greatest talents in the world.
As a North Adams native, I love my home and have served my community for most of my life. I also take great pride in inviting locals and visitors alike to enjoy the treasured places in our community. Alexa Macdonald for North Adams City Council!
Windsor Lake Concert Series hosts summer concerts for the whole community to enjoy, featuring bands from across New England. Nearby is the Historic Valley Campground situated on picturesque Windsor Lake.
Eagle Street is home to North Adam's family-friendly beach party, galleries, and restaurants. The city pours 250,000 pounds of sand to celebrate summer on this historic street around the corner from the Mohawk Theatre.
Natural Bridge State Park is named for its natural bridge of white marble, unique in North America. The park also offers woodland walks with views of a dam made of white marble, and a picturesque old marble quarry.
A contemporary art museum focused on the work of Eric Rudd. The museum is comprised of two historic churches that serve to preserve the cultural landscape of North Adams.
Built in the 1800s for textile manufacturing and renovated in the early 21st century to house artists. The Eclipse Mill offers live/work artist studio condominiums.
The trail is an easy walk from Brayton Elementary School. It will take roughly 15 minutes from the trailhead to see a gorgeous waterfall with a pool at the bottom to enjoy.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has earned the No. 6 spot on US News & World Report's 2025 list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation. A sweet little campus that is within walking distance of events that attract visitors from around the world.
The teen center is a safe, fun, and educational space for teens ages 13-19 to hang out and participate in community-based events, workshops, and classes. Activities are offered free with the mission to remove financial barriers and ensure all young people can participate.
Select mages are courtesy of BerkshiresTrails—a local ambassador and Berkshire Enthusiast promoting the many incredible destinations in the Berkshires.