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Pittsfield, MA

Pittsfield is the most populous city in and the county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the principal city of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses Berkshire County.

Type CityMetro Area Population 43,927

Why go

  • City in Massachusetts, United States.
  • Served by Pittsfield Municipal Airport (PSF).

History

Pittsfield is the most populous city in and the county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the principal city of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses Berkshire County. Pittsfield's population was 43,927 at the 2020 census. Although its population has declined in recent decades, Pittsfield remains the third-largest municipality in Western Massachusetts, behind only Springfield and Chicopee.

Where to stay

30 Main St, Stockbridge, MA 01262 · redlioninn.com
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1055 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · ihg.com
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297 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · hotelonnorth.com
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108 Broadway St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · camphappygrounds.com
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8 Dan Fox Dr, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · vacationvillageresorts.com
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20 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · central-downtown.com
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150 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · theberkshireinn.com
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1032 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · hilton.com
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445 Pittsfield Rd, Lenox, MA 01240 · hilton.com
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462 Pittsfield Rd, Lenox, MA 01240 · wyndhamhotels.com
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484 Pittsfield Rd, Lenox, MA 01240 · wagonwheelinnlenox.top
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1350 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · bestwestern.com
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16 Cheshire Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · choicehotels.com
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970 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · booking.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 05:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 555 Hubbard Avenue,… · starbucks.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 500 Pittsfield Road, Lenox, 01240 · bk.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 1025 South Street, Pittsfield, 01201 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 06:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air… · panerabread.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 1011 Dalton Avenue, Pittsfield, 01201 · locations.tacobell.com
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Steak House, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 795 Dalton Avenue, 01201 · kotohibachi.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 555 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield, 01201 · locations.chipotle.com
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 555 Hubbard Avenue, 01201 · restaurants.applebees.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su, Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30 · 505 East Street, 01201 · crustpz.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 458 State Highway 22, 12125 · mariosrestaurantnewlebanon.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00, Mo-Th 17:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 17:00-00:00, Su 17:00-23:15 · 41 North Street, 01201 · auranorthst.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-20:00 · 1015 South Street, Pittsfield, 01201 · mazzeosristorante.com
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 370 Pecks Road, Pittsfield, 01201 · oldmanjeff.com
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Brazilian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 48B North Street, Pittsfield, 01201
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Ice Cream · ice cream · 6 Depot Street, Dalton, 01226 · facebook.com
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Breakfast, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
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Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 1245 West Housatonic Street
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 542 Tyler Street, Pittsfield
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Cake, American, Breakfast, Bagel, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Cake/American cafe
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Columbian, Restaurant · Columbian restaurant · 770 Tyler Street, Pittsfield
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Irish, Restaurant · Irish restaurant · 26 Bank Row, Pittsfield
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Fast Food · fast food · 133 Elm Street, Pittsfield
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Biergarten · biergarten
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-14:00 · 34 Depot Street, 01201 · wanderberkshires.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 660 Merrill Road, Pittsfield, 01201 · restaurants.fiveguys.com
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Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 457 Dalton Avenue, Pittsfield, 01201 · restaurants.subway.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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American, Grill, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su-We 11:00-21:00 · 01201 · hudpuckers.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 645 Main Street, Dalton, 01226 · facebook.com
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · Opening hours: We,Th 11:00-15:00,16:00-19:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-15:00,16:00-20:00 Features: vegan options · 145 Wahconah Street · thrivediner.com
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 9 Tilden Road, New Lebanon, 12125
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Ice Cream, Restaurant · Ice Cream restaurant
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Breakfast, Lunch, Cafe · Breakfast/Lunch cafe · 515 Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, 12125
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · Maple Street, Hinsdale, 01235
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Fast Food · fast food
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41 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Pittsfield Municipal Airport (PSF) 2.5 mi to the centre
832 Tamarack Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Walter J. Koladza Airport (GBR) 20 mi to the centre
Great Barrington, MA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Blueberry Hill Airport 7.5 mi to the centre
Washington, MA, US
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Kendalls Lndg Area Airport 11 mi to the centre
Windsor, MA, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pittsfield Municipal Airport (PSF); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pittsfield, MA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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