MCLA is situated in the city of North Adams, Massachusetts (city population - 15,000), in the heart of the Northern Berkshires. Driving times and directions from surrounding areas:
- Albany, New York (1 hour) I-787 North to the 23rd Street Exit. Turn left off the ramp. Take a left onto 2nd Avenue. Make a left onto Route 2 East to North Adams.
- Burlington, Vermont (3 hours) Take Route 7 South to Route 2 East to North Adams
- Boston (3 hours) Take Route 2 West to North Adams
- Springfield/Hartford (1.5-2 hours) Take Route 91 North to Route 2 West to North Adams
- Long Island (4 hours) Take the Whitestone Bridge to the Hutchinson Parkway North, Get off at Route 287 West. Take the Taconic State Parkway North to Route 295 East to Route 22 North to Route 43 East to Route 2 East.
- New York/New Jersey (3-4 hours) Take the New York State Thruway to Albany (Ext 23). Take Route 787 North to Route 2 East to North Adams.
- Worcester, Massachusetts (2 hours) Take Route 90 West to Route 91 North to Route 2 West to North Adams
Once in North Adams:
At the light in front of Dunkin’ Donuts, turn onto Eagle Street (a right turn if heading east on Route 2, a left turn if heading west on Route 2). Turn left at the first light onto Main Street, bear right at the North Adams Library and continue down Church Street to the campus.
The Berkshire Visitors Bureau maintains an updated list of regional lodging and dining options, including specials.
Click HERE for more information about the Berkshires.
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