The Berkshire town of Hancock, MA was settled in 1762 as the Plantation of Jericho and was officially incorporated in 1776 when its name was changed to Hancock. In the 1790’s the Shakers establish Hancock Shaker Village in the southern part of town. Today, it is run as a museum and is most famous for its large “Round Stone Barn” that was built back in 1826. Hancock, MA is also home to the county’s largest ski resort, Jiminy Peak. It is also open in the summer months as an adventure park.
Hancock Shaker Village Barn
Hancock, MA information:
Population: 721
Settled: 1767
Incorporated: 1776
Named after John Hancock
Originally settled as the Plantation of Jericho
Elevation: 1058ft Hancock, MA town website
Town Hall: 3650 Hancock Rd., Hancock, MA 01237
Phone: (413) 738-5225
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Berkshire Vista is a clothing-optional resort and campground serving present nudists and newcomers to the world of social and recreational nudism in a peaceful setting.
Nestled at the foot of the ski slopes of Jiminy Peak Mountain, Wyndham Bentley Brook is the perfect getaway location for the avid skier or snow sports enthusiast. Chair lifts taking you up the mountain are only 200 feet away from the resort.
Christiansen’s Tavern offers pub food at it’s finest! Giant nachos, burgers, bountiful salads, creative sandwiches and wraps, vegetarian specialties, award winning chicken wings and a huge selection of draft beers.
Contact information
Christiansen’s Tavern is located at 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 01237.
Phone: 413-738-5500
Relax and enjoy the comfort and hospitality of John Harvard’s Restaurant, located on the third floor of the Country Inn at Jiminy Peak. Featuring our famous chicken pot pie, grilled meatloaf, gourmet burgers, steaks and a great selection of our handcrafted beer.
Contact information
John Harvard’s Restaurant & Brewery is located at 37 Corey Road Hancock, MA 01237.
Phone: 413-738-5500
Web: https://www.johnharvards.com
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is the largest ski and snowboard resort in southern New England, summer home to Mountain Adventure Park and the only mountain resort in North America to generate its own energy using alternative wind power.
Contact information
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is located at 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 01237.
Phone: (413) 738-5500
Email: info@jiminy.com
Web: https://www.jiminypeak.com
Ioka Valley Farm is a seasonal farm fun for all ages in the Berkshire hills. Home to natural, hormone free beef, outstanding sweet strawberries, perfect pumpkins & squash, fragrant, real Christmas trees, contented farm animals, pure maple syrup, and specialty maple products.
