Since the first time I saw an image of Fletcher Steele's masterpiece, the Blue Steps I've wanted to... read more
We arrived too late to tour the house but we'll do that next time because this is a place you can... read more
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Since the first time I saw an image of Fletcher Steele's masterpiece, the Blue Steps I've wanted to visit them. I finally got my chance and was not disappointed, though they do need a little maintenance. The 30-acre gardens around them are deceptively simple but...More
We arrived too late to tour the house but we'll do that next time because this is a place you can easily visit more than once. There is much to see. The gardens are interesting, lovely, nicely laid out and well marked. A good map...More
Naumkeag is the baronial summer home of Joseph Choate, a wealthy New York lawyer of the gilded age. Built in 1887, the 44-room house still contains its original furnishings. A genuine time warp. The guided tour is interesting and personal with a well-informed docent. There...More
If you like historic homes and you enjoy visiting the Berkshires, this is a must-see. Built in the gilded age, it is a beautiful house with mostly original furnishings. Our tour guide, Scott, was engaging and fun, and he made the tour thoroughly enjoyable. Try...More
Our tour guide provided us a lot of information about Naumkeag, from the Choate family, the construction, the landscaping, gardening and furnishings. The thoughtful placement of the home maximized the view of the surrounding scenery. The layout of the grounds and gardens blended well and...More
Compared to the grand "Cottages" of the rich and famous in Newport, Naumkeag is definitely an also-ran. But the gardens and grounds are beautiful and at tinmes quirky and the tour of the house, given by an extremely knowledgeable docent, was fascinating and brought light...More
This was our last historical home to visit while in the area for a week. Maybe it was the best for last, but another we visited in Sleepy Hollow was the best. This one was full of original belongings of the Choate family, so that...More
Went here with my parents. I don't know if my young children would have lasted well through the house tour, but they did have activity sheets for kids that seemed interesting. Our tour guide was fantastic - her knowledge of the home and the family...More
My husband and I were on our 40th anniversary vacation and visited this hidden treasure. It is a 44 room “cottage” of the Choate family. The tour guide was very informative and the grounds magnificent. Would highly recommend!
Never heard of Naumkeag until I visited the Berkshires. I highly recommend seeing it. The house is beautiful, not over the top. Our guide was very informative and nice and was quick to answer any questions we asked. The grounds are nice to walk around.
