Porches
Inn
A new Berkshires gem across the street from Mass
MoCA
From the April 22, 2002 Issue of New York
 Not
long ago, Porches Inn, three and a half hours by car from Manhattan,
was nothing more than six dilapidated Victorian row houses. But in
1999, Mass MoCA, the celebrated contemporary-art museum, opened across
the street, and now Porches is a thriving, remodeled Berkshires gem.
We love the vintage lamps and Mohawk Trail memorabilia filling the
large, homey rooms. There's also a heated outdoor pool and hot tub
that are open year-round, plus a sauna, an exercise room, free DVD
rentals, DSL hook-ups, and breakfast is complimentary. Ask for a picnic
lunch, and they'll prepare it for you in a cute little factory worker's
lunch box. And there's plenty to do nearby: Jiminy Peak has a year-round
express chairlift to the top for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing,
as well as a miniature golf course; Mass moca is a stone's throw away;
and Hancock Shaker Village offers a compelling glimpse into original
Shaker crafts and culture.
-- ELLEN PAYNE
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