Hancock, MA

Travel Guide

Hancock showing tranquil scenes and a small town or village
Hancock which includes signage and autumn leaves
Hancock featuring fall colors
Hancock showing fall colors
Hancock which includes tranquil scenes, heritage elements and signage
Attack the ski slopes or brush up on local history in this tiny New England village, which makes a perfect base for exploring the Berkshires.

Hancock is a small, charming village with varied outdoor activities. The area’s Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort really comes alive during winter. Find terrain for all ability levels of skiing and snowboarding at this self-contained resort. Visit in summer for a wealth of hiking and biking trails.

Tour the village, one of several New England settlements founded by the Shakers in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Shakers were a Christian sect who traveled from England to the New World, seeking the freedom to live according to their utopian ideals and practices of communal living, celibacy and confession of sins.

Learn more about New England heritage at the Hancock Shaker Village, a living-history museum housed in original Shaker settlement buildings dating back to the 1780s. In the nearby town of Pittsfield, find art history at the Norman Rockwell Museum and the Berkshire Museum. Reach other small Berkshire towns of Lenox and North Adams easily by car.

Outside of ski season, make the 30-minute drive to Mount Greylock State Reservation to hike the acres of trails. Climb Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts at 3,491 feet (1,064 meters) and stop at the Massachusetts Veterans War Memorial Tower. The Pittsfield State Forest is approximately a 15-mile (24-kilometer) drive from Hancock. Hikers here are rewarded with panoramic views over the valley below.

Back in town, stop at the Ioka Valley Farm to enjoy a weekend pancake brunch with maple syrup in spring, which is maple sugaring season in the Berkshires. At other times of year the 600-acre (240-hectare) farm offers everything from pick-your-own Halloween pumpkins to a petting farm. In the village itself, pick up fresh vegetables and other produce at seasonal farm stands.

Hancock, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Great Barrington, is best reached by car. Stay in Hancock accommodations ranging from large resorts to smaller family-run inns and hotels. Wherever you stay, the beautiful Berkshires countryside will be right on your doorstep.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA
The price is ¥22,141 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
¥22,141
¥24,732 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star ski condo in Hancock. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (979 reviews)
"Cool"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
Club Wyndham Bentley Brook

Club Wyndham Bentley Brook

3 out of 5
1 Corey Road, Hancock, MA
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Hancock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (542 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly to me & others they were helping around me! Family friendly & great for couples!"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Club Wyndham Bentley Brook
Comfortable Berkshires retreat on mtn resort, SISO

Comfortable Berkshires retreat on mtn resort, SISO

Hancock
The price is ¥23,925 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
¥23,925
¥70,529 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Hancock. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Mountain Coaster ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"Kind and responsive host."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Comfortable Berkshires retreat on mtn resort, SISO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA
Stay at this 3-star ski condo in Hancock. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (979 reviews)
"Cool"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
Comfortable Berkshires retreat on mtn resort, SISO

Comfortable Berkshires retreat on mtn resort, SISO

Hancock
Stay at this vacation home in Hancock. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Mountain Coaster ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"Kind and responsive host."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Comfortable Berkshires retreat on mtn resort, SISO
2 BR Condo Mountain Views At Jiminy Peak- Sleeps 7

2 BR Condo Mountain Views At Jiminy Peak- Sleeps 7

Hancock
Stay at this condo in Hancock. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Mountain Coaster ...
8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
"The condo was very nice, I liked the set up for my family. The view was stunning off the deck. The oonly disappointment was no gas grill , only a rusty charcoal grill. I forgot to bring foil so was not able to grill. When searching for a place I was looking for quiet , views , swimming and a grill. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

2 BR Condo Mountain Views At Jiminy Peak- Sleeps 7
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Hancock

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great area with beautiful scenic beauty.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This was our girls weekend and we visited garages markets , the Old Forge for the best wings!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Hancock Shaker Village was a very nice day trip.

5/5 - Excellent

Isabella

Would definitely come back once my children are a little bit older and taller to play with me on the attractions

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Orbitz fees are high, would not honor discount displayed on website

5/5 - Excellent

J.L.C.

Hancock itself barely exists, but the Berkshires are a great place to visit. There is, of course, great theatre, museums, Tanglewood, and restaurants,

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