Family Things To Do in Chester, Massachusetts

Chester-Blandford State Forest offers a rustic park experience and spectacular Sanderson Brook Falls. Explore trails and places with names like Mica Mine Road and Gold Mine Brook that recall the days when the hills of Chester were ... More on mass.gov

Also nearby are two impressive flood control dams managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Knightville Dam and Littleville Dam each over 160 feet high. These areas offer opportunities for hiking, group camping, fishing and boating. ... More on mass.gov

This deep, 275-acre flood control lake is owned by the Army Corps of Engineers. It was created by damming the Middle Branch of the Westfield River. Maximum depth is 86 feet; average depth is 34 feet. This is a coldwater lake, which ... More on AnglerWeb.com

In 1933, Ted Shawn decided to put on a show in the barn, and so was Jacob's Pillow born. After decades of ... More on Frommers

A beautiful setting. More on TripAdvisor

Owned and operated by the Springfield Ski Club, the Blandford Ski Area is the oldest, continuously operatin... More on SkiResortGuide.com

The deals are great for skiing and food, and the food is excellent ! More on SkiResortGuide.com

Owned and operated by the Springfield Ski Club, the Blandford Ski Area is the oldest, continuously operating, club-owned ski area in North America. Blandford Ski Area has been teaching families in ... More on SkiTown.com

The deals are great for skiing and food, and the food is excellent ! More on SkiTown.com

Looking for a great first overnight trip with the kids? This one is fantastic, as you can pitch your tent on one of six platforms or stay in the Upper Goose Pond Cabin if space permits. Managed by ... More on Trails

Lots of roots and rocks on this trail throughout. There are two extended c More on Trails

About Otis Ridge, A smaller ski area nestled in the Berkshires offering old style skiing and riding, a full... More on SkiSite

They make junky food for the kids. More on TripAdvisor

A secret treasure of Pittsfield & the Berkshires! Never crowded, and actually easy to miss because it is no... More on TripAdvisor

There are many well groomed hiking trails in a gorgeous wildlife setting. More on TripAdvisor

This shallow, 161-acre flood control reservoir, built by the Soil Conservation Service, is situated approximately six miles northwest of Becket center. Maximum depth is ten feet; average depth approximately six feet. The water is ... More on AnglerWeb.com