North Adams in Full Color: Your Fall Travel Guide

When the days turn crisp and the mountains light up in fiery color, North Adams is the perfect place to welcome the season. From leaf-peeping and orchards to fall festivals and cozy nights back at the hotel, autumn here is full of charm and adventure. At Hotel Downstreet, enjoy our downtown location, comfortable and pet-friendly rooms, and a relaxing indoor pool and hot tub—your ideal retreat after a day exploring the Berkshires.

Here’s your guide to making the most of fall in North Adams.

Explore Trails, Mountains & Scenic Drives

·         Mount Greylock State Reservation offers peak foliage views and trails like Bellows Pipe and Cheshire Harbor.

·         The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is a scenic, paved 14-mile path perfect for walking, biking, or jogging through fall colors along the Hoosic River and near Greylock.

·         Cruise the famed Mohawk Trail featuring dramatic ridgelines and overlooks like the Hairpin Turn—a driver’s dream for foliage peeping.

Celebrate the Season with Fall Festivals & Events

·         The Fall Foliage Parade in downtown North Adams (first weekend of October) remains a community highlight with festive floats and lively energy to launch the season.

·         RambleFest in Adams (October 11 & 13, 2025) includes a street festival with live music, food, pumpkins, and a Greylock Ramble hike. Leashed pets are welcome.

·         The Lenox Apple Squeeze (late September) brings crafts, live music, food, and apple treats downtown—an apple-lover’s delight.

·         Hancock Shaker Village Country Fair (Sept 27–28) features artisanal crafts, farm animals, a farmers market, and hands-on workshops.

·         The Berkshire Botanical Garden Harvest Festival (October 11–12) invites visitors to enjoy artisans, games, food trucks, a beer garden, and fall fun.

·         Don’t miss a ride on the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum trains. The Fall Foliage Train (September–October weekends) offers classic autumn views of the Hoosac Valley, while the Halloween Train (late October) adds a festive, family-friendly twist with costumes and themed fun.

Orchards, Harvest & Charming Markets

·         Jaeschke’s Orchard in the Adams area invites guests to pick apples, pears, pumpkins, and enjoy a farm store stocked with jams, pies, and local goodies.

·         Hilltop Orchards and Bartlett’s Orchard in Richmond offer classic fall delights—pick-your-own apples and cider donuts.

·         The North Adams Farmers Market happens Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM through October 25, 2025—perfect for artisans, fresh produce, and local treats.

Arts, Ghostly Evenings & More

·         MASS MoCA, just a short walk from Hotel Downstreet, is a world-class museum filled with contemporary art, installations, and fall-inspired exhibitions.

·         For spookier evenings, check out The Mount in Lenox—ghost tours and candlelit walks make for a thrilling fall experience.

·         Don’t miss the Naumkeag Pumpkin Show in Stockbridge (October)thousands of jack-o’-lanterns lighting up the estate with autumn magic.

Book Your Stay!
Ready to plan your next fall escape? Book your stay at Hotel Downstreet and be in the heart of it all to enjoy the vibrant beauty of the Berkshires this autumn. From scenic hikes and leaf-strewn trails to orchards, farmers markets, and festive train rides, North Adams is full of seasonal adventures perfect for the whole family.