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THE BERKSHIRES MASSACHUSETTS

 

LODGING: Inns, Hotels, Resorts

Blantyre
Lenox, MA
Whether you want 24-hour in-room dining, a "hydrolifting" facial at the Potting Shed Spa, or a rare vintage... Read more
The Red Lion Inn
Stockbridge, MA
At this two-century-old hospitality spot, you can get cozy in the main inn (complete with vintage birdcage elevator... Read more
 
The Maguire House
Ashburnham, MA
It doesn't get much more scenic than the Maguire House, a genteel Colonial whose windows look out on... Read more
Wheatleigh
Lenox, MA
Just down the road from Tanglewood lies this grand 19th-century Italianate palazzo, where the over-the-top lodging options include... Read more
 
Canyon Ranch Lenox
Lenox, MA
A complete health-focused resort housed in the lovingly restored Bellefontaine Mansion (an 1897 homage to Louis XIV's Petit... Read more
Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club
Lenox, MA
This award-winning golf resort has a 35,000-square-foot spa, tennis courts, an indoor lap pool, an outdoor heated pool... Read more
 
 
 

DINING: Restaurants, Cafes, Bars/Lounge

Bizen
Great Barrington, MA
At this always-crowded Japanese joint, chef Michael Marcus's obsessiveness translates into the kinds of rigorously fresh sashimi, nigiri... Read more
Allium
Great Barrington, MA
Get your fill of local flavor at Allium, a New American bistro where chef Michael Pancheri rewrites the... Read more
 
Great Barrington Bagel Company
Great Barrington, MA
The best bagels north of New York come in more than 20 flavors at this indoor-outdoor bagelry, which... Read more
Soco Creamery
Great Barrington, MA
Despite its urban moniker, this year-round treat shop brims with local flavor. Homemade ice cream varieties include velvety... Read more
 
Berkshire Ice Cream
Lee, MA; Lee, MA
You’re hot; it’s cold. Ice cream in the summer is a no-brainer. Ordering Berkshire Ice Cream, on the... Read more
Martin's
Great Barrington, MA; Great Barrington, MA
The Martin’s formula—cozy atmosphere plus simple, delicious food—lures regulars out of bed to feast on crisp veggie omelets... Read more
 
 
 

DIVERSIONS: Museums, Parks, Trails

Mass MoCA
North Adams, MA; North Adams, MA
In a region known for its traditional approach to everything, Mass MoCA shakes up the local art world... Read more
Railroad & Main Streets
Great Barrington, MA
The Chef's Shop sells every instrument a cook could need, while Gorham & Norton and the Daily Bread... Read more
 
Canyon Ranch Lenox
Lenox, MA
A complete health-focused resort housed in the lovingly restored Bellefontaine Mansion (an 1897 homage to Louis XIV's Petit... Read more
Tanglewood
Lenox, MA
This summertime music locale outplays all others when it comes to putting on primo concerts in the great... Read more
 
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
Lenox, MA
Yoga has become a billion-dollar industry with many gurus competing for power, not striving for prana. Kripalu in... Read more
Arcadian Shop
Lenox, MA; Lenox, MA
Done -antiquing? Plenty of invigorating fun is in season at the Arcadian Shop. This outdoor specialty store borders... Read more
 
 
 

KIDS

Hancock Shaker Village
Pittsfield, MA
Famed for their master craftsmanship, the Shakers left behind hundreds of prime examples of beautiful wooden furniture and... Read more
Jiminy Peak Alpine Slide
Hancock, MA
Imagine shooting down a ski hill…on a sled…in the summertime. The area's best thrill ride curves down mountain... Read more
 
Lee Bowling Lanes
Lee, MA
The answer to every parent's nightmare question—What can I do with the kids when it's raining?—the Lee lanes... Read more
Monument Mountain
Great Barrington, MA
Monument's terrain is challenging enough for grownups and accessible enough for kids. Three miles of ascending trails—some have... Read more
 
 

SHOPPING

Hudsons
North Adams, MA; Williamstown, MA
Run by two former School of the Museum of Fine Arts professors, Hudsons is a well-curated mélange of... Read more
Railroad & Main Streets
Great Barrington, MA
The Chef's Shop sells every instrument a cook could need, while Gorham & Norton and the Daily Bread... Read more
 
Persnickety Toys
North Adams, MA
Shelves here overflow with interactive gadgets and games, science kits, and beautifully illustrated books, all built to boost... Read more
The Bookloft
Great Barrington, MA; Great Barrington, MA
This cozy literary location is packed with new, used, and children's reads — not to mention calendars, notebooks... Read more
 
Lee Prime Outlets
Lee, MA
Shopping in the Berkshires typically involves antiques or small curiosities destined for a display shelf. For more-fashionable finds... Read more
Seeds
Great Barrington, MA
If shopping for presents ever becomes a source of frustration, don't you dare re-gift that old snow globe... Read more
 
 
 
 
 

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