Things to do in Hancock

41 activities, venues and outings in Hancock, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 41.

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Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
Jiminy Peak Resort is an alpine ski resort. In addition to the winter offerings of skiing, snowboarding, and outdoor pools, in the summer the resort has an alpine super slide, a mountain coaster, and hiking and mountain biking, as well a high ropes course. Various lodging, dining, and shopping accommodations are on the property as well. In 2007, Jiminy Peak was the first private United States company to invest in its own megawatt wind turbine, and in 2012 it installed a cogeneration unit in the Country Inn to provide both heat and hot water from the same energy source.
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Taconic Crest Trail
Taconic Crest Trail is a 37-mile-long trail beginning in Hancock and running through Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont.
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Ioka Valley Farm
3475 Route 43, Seasonal activities: Uncle Don's Barnyard, maple syrup, pancake breakfast, strawberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees.
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Shaker Trail
A walking and hiking trail which begins at Hancock Shaker Village and loops through Pittsfield State Forest. Highlights include a reservoir constructed by the Shakers, the foundations of some buildings from the Village's North Family, and the sacred sites of Mount Sinai and Holy Mount, where the Hancock and Mount Lebanon Shakers, respectively, held special services. The entire trail loop is 6.5 miles, and includes some strenuous portions. Directions and historical interpretative materials are available at the listed url as well as being provided at the ticket desk of Hancock Shaker Village. Admission to the historic site is not required, however, it is recommended that you check in at the ticket desk across the street. Maps are available there. Parking is available near the trail head on the north side of Route 20, as well as at the historic site on the south side of the highway.
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Berry Pond & Berry Pond Trail
A pond and hiking trail on Berry Mountain in Pittsfield State Forest, deep in the hills of Hancock. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed. Trail information can be found here. It's accessible on foot via Taconic Crest Trail in Hancock off of Route 20, or by vehicle via Cascade Street in Pittsfield.
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Rounds Mountain
Rounds Mountain, 2,257 feet (688 m), is a prominent peak in the Taconic Mountains of western Massachusetts and adjacent New York. The west side of the mountain and summit are in New York; the east side is in Massachusetts. The summit is a bald; the slopes are wooded with northern hardwood tree species.
683 m high
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Misery Mountain
Misery Mountain, 2,671 feet (814 m), with at least ten well-defined summits, is a prominent 6 mi (9.7 km) long ridgeline in the Taconic Mountains of western Massachusetts and adjacent New York. The west side of the mountain is located in New York; the east side and high point lie within Massachusetts. The summit ridge is part meadow and part wooded with red spruce, balsam fir, and northern hardwood tree species.
662 m high
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Berry Hill
Berry Hill, 2,200 feet (670 m), is a prominent mountain in the Taconic Mountains of western Massachusetts. The mountain is located in Pittsfield State Forest and is traversed by a short spur trail from a park automobile road. The Taconic Crest hiking trail and the multi-use Taconic Skyline Trail are located nearby.
666 m high
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Smith Mountain
Smith Mountain, 2,170 feet (660 m), is a prominent peak in the Taconic Mountains of western Massachusetts, USA. The mountain is located in Pittsfield State Forest and is traversed by the 12.1 mi (19.5 km) multi-use Taconic Skyline Trail. The summit is known for its extensive stand of wild azalea and is wooded with northern hardwood tree species. Most of Smith Mountain is located within Hancock with lower east slopes within Pittsfield.
660 m high
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Tower Mountain
Tower Mountain, 2,193 feet (668 m), is a prominent peak in the Taconic Mountains of western Massachusetts. The mountain is located in Pittsfield State Forest and is traversed by the 35 mi (56 km) Taconic Crest hiking trail and the 12.1 mi (19.5 km) multi-use Taconic Skyline Trail. The summit is partially open with views to the west; the slopes are wooded with northern hardwood tree species.
670 m high
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Berry Mountain
Berry Mountain, east peak 2,203 feet (671 m) and west peak 2,188 feet (667 m), is a prominent mountain in the Taconic Mountains of western Massachusetts. The mountain is located in Pittsfield State Forest. The west peak is traversed by the 35 mi (56 km) Taconic Crest hiking trail and the east peak is traversed by the 12.1 mi (19.5 km) multi-use Taconic Skyline Trail.
668 m high
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Honwee Mountain
Honwee Mountain, east summit 2,313 feet (705 m) and west summit 2,280 feet (690 m), is a prominent mountain in the Taconic Mountains of western Massachusetts. The mountain is located in Pittsfield State Forest. The east (highest) summit is traversed by the Honwee Circuit multi-use trail.
698 m high
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Pine Mountain
Pine Mountain, 2,221 feet (677 m), is a prominent peak in the Taconic Mountains of western Massachusetts. The mountain is located in Pittsfield State Forest and is traversed by the Pine Mountain Trail, which connects to the 35 mi (56 km) Taconic Crest hiking trail and the 12.1 mi (19.5 km) multi-use Taconic Skyline Trail. The summit and west side of Pine Mountain are located within Hancock, Massachusetts; the east side is within Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
680 m high
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Constitution Hill
489 m high
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Misery Mountain
793 m high
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The Pinnacle
525 m high
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Widow Whites Peak
737 m high
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Pontoosuc Beach
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Pontoosuc Park
Hancock Rd
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Widow White
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Appletree Hill
539 m high
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Beoadic Mountain
792 m high
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East Mountain
791 m high
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Jiminy Peak
726 m high
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Laurel Hill
494 m high
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Potter Mountain
678 m high
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Sheeps Heaven Mountain
770 m high
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The Noppet
538 m high
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Balance Rock State Park
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Barton's Ledge Wildlife Management Area
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E. Howe Forbush Sanctuary
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Hancock Wildlife Management Area
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Hancock Wildlife Management Area
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Memorial Park
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Misery Mountain Wildlife Management Area
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Misery Mountain Wildlife Management Area
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Misery Mountain Wildlife Management Area
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Onota Lake Conservation Area
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Pittsfield State Forest
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Pontoosuc Lake Park

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