Guidebook for Great Barrington
Entertainment & Activities
The Shakers in New Lebanon were a Utopian community of men, women & children. This site preserves their buildings, their crafts & their way of life. Shaker crafts, live animals, great gift shop, cafe.
161 locals recommend
Hancock Shaker Village
1843 W Housatonic StThe Shakers in New Lebanon were a Utopian community of men, women & children. This site preserves their buildings, their crafts & their way of life. Shaker crafts, live animals, great gift shop, cafe.
A lovely place that requires a bit of a hike. Please note that there are 2 trails that lead to and from the Falls. One is an easy trail and the other one is steeper, rocky and requires good shoes.
282 locals recommend
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Falls RoadA lovely place that requires a bit of a hike. Please note that there are 2 trails that lead to and from the Falls. One is an easy trail and the other one is steeper, rocky and requires good shoes.
The Clark Art Institute
225 South StArts & Culture
Houses the work of Norman Rockwell who is famous for his many covers on the Saturday Evenin Post. Many of the characters in his paintings are based on real people who lived in Stockbridge.
344 locals recommend
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale RdHouses the work of Norman Rockwell who is famous for his many covers on the Saturday Evenin Post. Many of the characters in his paintings are based on real people who lived in Stockbridge.
An Amazing historic home, built and furnished by Frederic Church--the last of the Hudson River Painters. Fabulous gift shop. Wonderful vistas and do take the house tour. It is worth it.
350 locals recommend
Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic SiteAn Amazing historic home, built and furnished by Frederic Church--the last of the Hudson River Painters. Fabulous gift shop. Wonderful vistas and do take the house tour. It is worth it.
The house/studio of Thomas Cole, the first Hudson River Painter. Offers hiking tours to places where Cole actually painted. The bookstore has everything every written about the Hudson River Valley.
163 locals recommend
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring StThe house/studio of Thomas Cole, the first Hudson River Painter. Offers hiking tours to places where Cole actually painted. The bookstore has everything every written about the Hudson River Valley.
Food Scene
Informal cafe, whole foods. Great for breakfast,mid-morning snacks or sandwiches and lighter fare. Now serving dinner.
61 locals recommend
Crossroads Food Shop
2642 NY-23Informal cafe, whole foods. Great for breakfast,mid-morning snacks or sandwiches and lighter fare. Now serving dinner.
Wonderful food and ambiance. Worthwhile dining experience. Cozy and the dessert menu is noteworthy.
75 locals recommend
Old Mill
53 Main StWonderful food and ambiance. Worthwhile dining experience. Cozy and the dessert menu is noteworthy.
You don't want to miss any of their eateries. The Clam Chowder is exceptional.
117 locals recommend
The Red Lion Inn
30 Main StYou don't want to miss any of their eateries. The Clam Chowder is exceptional.
Great Breakfast. Always packed. Order and seat yourself. Your meal will be delivered. Good portions and very farmhouse delicious.
59 locals recommend
Blueberry Hill Market Cafe
515 US-20Great Breakfast. Always packed. Order and seat yourself. Your meal will be delivered. Good portions and very farmhouse delicious.
Sightseeing
A recent historic rennovation-- very true to the origional designs. You really get a sense of what Cottage Living in the Berkshires was like.
109 locals recommend
Naumkeag
5 Prospect Hill RdA recent historic rennovation-- very true to the origional designs. You really get a sense of what Cottage Living in the Berkshires was like.