Cheshire is a classic Berkshire County town situated in the valley of the Hoosic River, bordered to the west by Mount Greylock State Reservation and to the east by the Hoosac Range. This community is a true hub for outdoor recreation, featuring the expansive Cheshire Reservoir (Hoosac Lake) and the popular Ashuwillticook Rail Trail running right through its center. Cheshire offers an accessible, friendly, and nature-focused lifestyle.
From Boston, MA: 2 hours 40 minutes
From New York, NY: 3 hours 45 minutes
From Albany, NY: 1 hour
From Pittsfield, MA: 15–20 minutes
From North Adams, MA: 15 minutes
Formerly the elementary school, this central facility now hosts an expansive playground and offers space for numerous community recreation programs, meetings, and social services.
This large, dammed portion of the Hoosic River is the focal point for water activities, offering boating, swimming, and fishing opportunities with public access points and boat launches.
The roughly 13-mile paved, multi-use trail connects Cheshire to the towns of Lanesborough and Adams, running along the lake and river. It is immensely popular for cycling, running, and cross-country skiing.
Portions of the state's highest mountain fall within Cheshire's town limits, providing access to extensive hiking trails, including the Cheshire Harbor Trail, and the scenic Appalachian Trail which passes directly through the town center. Cheshire is an officially designated Appalachian Trail Community.
The town commemorates its unique history with a monument to the 1,235-pound cheese they manufactured and sent to President Thomas Jefferson in Washington, D.C., in 1802.
3,234 people live in Cheshire, where the median age is 51 and the average individual income is $41,797. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Cheshire, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including M&J's Taste Of Home, Jake's Java, and Shire Donuts.
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| Dining | 4.49 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.14 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.56 miles | 13 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.04 miles | 7 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.05 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.6 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Cheshire has 1,513 households, with an average household size of 2.14. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cheshire do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,234 people call Cheshire home. The population density is 120.62 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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