Guidebook for Canaan

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Guidebook for Canaan

Arts & Culture

Jacob’s Pillow Dance is a dance center, school and performance space in Becket, Ma, Berkshires. Known as oldest internationally acclaimed summer dance festival in the US. Thirty minute drive.
257 locals recommend
Jacob's Pillow
358 George Carter Rd
257 locals recommend
Jacob’s Pillow Dance is a dance center, school and performance space in Becket, Ma, Berkshires. Known as oldest internationally acclaimed summer dance festival in the US. Thirty minute drive.
The Norman Rockwell Museum is home to the world's largest collection of original Rockwell art. Featuring a vast selection of Norman Rockwell prints, books, & other merchandise. Twenty minute drive.
344 locals recommend
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale Rd
344 locals recommend
The Norman Rockwell Museum is home to the world's largest collection of original Rockwell art. Featuring a vast selection of Norman Rockwell prints, books, & other merchandise. Twenty minute drive.
The Crandell Movie Theatre is County’s oldest/largest movie theatre.Large concession stand..Alternate Sunday afternoons, Chatham Film Club presents an independent or foreign film. Fifteen min. drive.
78 locals recommend
Crandell Theatre
48 Main St
78 locals recommend
The Crandell Movie Theatre is County’s oldest/largest movie theatre.Large concession stand..Alternate Sunday afternoons, Chatham Film Club presents an independent or foreign film. Fifteen min. drive.
Independent multi- movie theater in Great Barrington, Committed to showing quality first run Hollywood & Indy films, digital. Sister theater in Pittsfield. 20-30 minute drive.
73 locals recommend
The Triplex Cinema
70 Railroad St
73 locals recommend
Independent multi- movie theater in Great Barrington, Committed to showing quality first run Hollywood & Indy films, digital. Sister theater in Pittsfield. 20-30 minute drive.
Local community theater. Fully-functioning, accessible theater, new comfortable seating, modern restrooms, sophisticated lighting & sound systems. Mostly musicals. 20 minute drive.
10 locals recommend
the Ghent Playhouse Inc.
6 Town Hall Pl
10 locals recommend
Local community theater. Fully-functioning, accessible theater, new comfortable seating, modern restrooms, sophisticated lighting & sound systems. Mostly musicals. 20 minute drive.
There is nothing like live theater. Although not Broadway, it is very good. Plays change throughout the season. Lots of shows for children. 20 minute drive.
28 locals recommend
Mac-Haydn Theatre
1925 NY-203
28 locals recommend
There is nothing like live theater. Although not Broadway, it is very good. Plays change throughout the season. Lots of shows for children. 20 minute drive.
Good, family run, local theater, Broadway and Off-Broadway shows in New Lebanon, NY 10 minute drive.
10 locals recommend
The Theater Barn
654 US-20
10 locals recommend
Good, family run, local theater, Broadway and Off-Broadway shows in New Lebanon, NY 10 minute drive.
American theatre company performs Shakespeare & new plays of "social and political significance,"conducts training programs for professional classical actors. 20 minute drive.
134 locals recommend
Shakespeare & Company
70 Kemble St
134 locals recommend
American theatre company performs Shakespeare & new plays of "social and political significance,"conducts training programs for professional classical actors. 20 minute drive.
Premier performing arts organization in West.Ma. BTG has 5 theaters including Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Fitzpatrick Main Stage & Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, plus more. 20 minute drive.
61 locals recommend
Berkshire Theatre Group
6 East St
61 locals recommend
Premier performing arts organization in West.Ma. BTG has 5 theaters including Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Fitzpatrick Main Stage & Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, plus more. 20 minute drive.
Award-winning theatre presenting top-notch musicals, masterful classics, thought-provoking new work & youth theatre on 3 stages. Gift shop, groups, handicap access, kids programs. 20 minute drive.
64 locals recommend
Barrington Stage Company
30 Union St
64 locals recommend
Award-winning theatre presenting top-notch musicals, masterful classics, thought-provoking new work & youth theatre on 3 stages. Gift shop, groups, handicap access, kids programs. 20 minute drive.
This stage boasts pristine acoustics, classic gilded age architecture & state of the art technical systems, hosting family entertainment, comedy, live music & more, year round. 20 minute drive.
56 locals recommend
Colonial Theatre
111 South St
56 locals recommend
This stage boasts pristine acoustics, classic gilded age architecture & state of the art technical systems, hosting family entertainment, comedy, live music & more, year round. 20 minute drive.
Beautiful reclaimed old industrial buildings. Largest space for US contemporary art. Sol Lewitt adventure & always changing exhibitions some of best international contemporary artists.4 5 min. drive.
382 locals recommend
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA Way
382 locals recommend
Beautiful reclaimed old industrial buildings. Largest space for US contemporary art. Sol Lewitt adventure & always changing exhibitions some of best international contemporary artists.4 5 min. drive.
Art museum and research center.Has outstanding collections of American art &French Impressionist& Italian Renaissance paintings.Set in an intimate setting of profound natural beauty..45 minute drive.
329 locals recommend
The Clark Art Institute
225 South St
329 locals recommend
Art museum and research center.Has outstanding collections of American art &French Impressionist& Italian Renaissance paintings.Set in an intimate setting of profound natural beauty..45 minute drive.
Nice small, eclectic family museum, with an aquarium, mummies, art, natural history.
102 locals recommend
Berkshire Museum
39 South St
102 locals recommend
Nice small, eclectic family museum, with an aquarium, mummies, art, natural history.
Summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. World-renowned, premier location for classical music. Two venues. Lawn seating in addition to theater seating. Twenty minute drive.
398 locals recommend
Tanglewood
398 locals recommend
Summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. World-renowned, premier location for classical music. Two venues. Lawn seating in addition to theater seating. Twenty minute drive.

Entertainment & Activities

Queechy Lake is in Canaan,New York. It is 40 feet deep with surface area of 141 acres. I provide free membership pass . Life-guards, private beach area with lake dock . Five minute drive.
17 locals recommend
Queechy Lake
17 locals recommend
Queechy Lake is in Canaan,New York. It is 40 feet deep with surface area of 141 acres. I provide free membership pass . Life-guards, private beach area with lake dock . Five minute drive.
Free -- Science, education, art exhibits, and programs for all ages. The museum's collections include scientific and historical material mostly related to NY state. 40 minutes
NY State Museum station
Free -- Science, education, art exhibits, and programs for all ages. The museum's collections include scientific and historical material mostly related to NY state. 40 minutes
Hancock Shaker Village National Historic Landmark District in Hancock, Ma established by Shakers 1791. Active Shaker community until 1950's.Divided into six family groups. Ten minute drive.
161 locals recommend
Hancock Shaker Village
1843 W Housatonic St
161 locals recommend
Hancock Shaker Village National Historic Landmark District in Hancock, Ma established by Shakers 1791. Active Shaker community until 1950's.Divided into six family groups. Ten minute drive.
Bird rescue, all funded by donation. Friendly people and I think that what they do is important. Nice way to spend an afternoon near Grafton State Park. 50 minute drive.
Berkshire Bird Paradise
43 Red Pond Rd
Bird rescue, all funded by donation. Friendly people and I think that what they do is important. Nice way to spend an afternoon near Grafton State Park. 50 minute drive.

Everything Else

For some loud, local culture!
14 locals recommend
Lebanon Valley Speedway
1746 US-20
14 locals recommend
For some loud, local culture!
Frederic Church's beautiful mansion designed with Persian details. Victorian elegance, fabulous furnishings, paintings and great views. Also beautiful grounds and nice hiking.
350 locals recommend
Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic Site
350 locals recommend
Frederic Church's beautiful mansion designed with Persian details. Victorian elegance, fabulous furnishings, paintings and great views. Also beautiful grounds and nice hiking.
100 acres dotted with internationally recognized contemporary sculpture.
310 locals recommend
Art Omi
1405 Co Rte 22
310 locals recommend
100 acres dotted with internationally recognized contemporary sculpture.
Beautiful ropes course up in a well managed fores. Expensive.
76 locals recommend
Ramblewild Adventure Park
110 Brodie Mountain Rd
76 locals recommend
Beautiful ropes course up in a well managed fores. Expensive.
Small, local botanical garden that shows off Berkshire possibilities.
118 locals recommend
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 W Stockbridge Rd
118 locals recommend
Small, local botanical garden that shows off Berkshire possibilities.
Home of Edith Wharton. House tours and beautiful gardens.
167 locals recommend
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett St
167 locals recommend
Home of Edith Wharton. House tours and beautiful gardens.
Country home, studio and gardens of Daniel Chester French, the sculptor who created the Lincoln Memorial.
63 locals recommend
Chesterwood
4 Williamsville Rd
63 locals recommend
Country home, studio and gardens of Daniel Chester French, the sculptor who created the Lincoln Memorial.

Food Scene

Our Daily Bread is a gem in Chatham. Small menu,delicious,emphasis on the mediterranean influences items like Falafel, shakshuka orEggs-in-Tomato Sauce. Bread wonderful & soups seem good.15 min.drve.
14 locals recommend
54 Main
54 Main St
14 locals recommend
Our Daily Bread is a gem in Chatham. Small menu,delicious,emphasis on the mediterranean influences items like Falafel, shakshuka orEggs-in-Tomato Sauce. Bread wonderful & soups seem good.15 min.drve.
Great country restaurant. People come from miles around to savor their varied menu. Family owned, friendly, attentive service and great food makes Mario's a must see. 10 minute drive.
36 locals recommend
Mario's
U.S. 20
36 locals recommend
Great country restaurant. People come from miles around to savor their varied menu. Family owned, friendly, attentive service and great food makes Mario's a must see. 10 minute drive.
Music venue and restaurant. The food & service are exquisite. The building, furnishings, and decor are outstanding. 40 minutes drive
175 locals recommend
Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia St
175 locals recommend
Music venue and restaurant. The food & service are exquisite. The building, furnishings, and decor are outstanding. 40 minutes drive
Great inexpensive family restaurant.
12 locals recommend
Four Brothers
2828 NY-23
12 locals recommend
Great inexpensive family restaurant.
Pleasant coffee shop with nice breakfast and lunch and pastries.
59 locals recommend
Blueberry Hill Market Cafe
515 US-20
59 locals recommend
Pleasant coffee shop with nice breakfast and lunch and pastries.
Local farming & apple picking, hiking & cross country skiing & snowshoeing. Vast open space & fantastic views at hilltop -explore the orchards and woodland hiking trails. Ten minute drive.
41 locals recommend
Hilltop Orchards Home of Furnace Brook Winery
508 Canaan Rd
41 locals recommend
Local farming & apple picking, hiking & cross country skiing & snowshoeing. Vast open space & fantastic views at hilltop -explore the orchards and woodland hiking trails. Ten minute drive.
Been apple picking here&love it.Family run, prices are cheap,&apple cider donuts are best around.Sell gourmet food.Good place to stop to replenish&pick up some Berkshire literature.Ten minute drive.
27 locals recommend
Bartlett's Orchard
575 Swamp Rd
27 locals recommend
Been apple picking here&love it.Family run, prices are cheap,&apple cider donuts are best around.Sell gourmet food.Good place to stop to replenish&pick up some Berkshire literature.Ten minute drive.
Good basic diner
11 locals recommend
Jimmy D's Pizza Royale
531 Columbia Pike
11 locals recommend
Good basic diner
Great pan asian food.
20 locals recommend
Jae's
1032 South Street
20 locals recommend
Great pan asian food.

Essentials

Small to mid-size supermarket chain. Fifteen minute drive.
65 locals recommend
Price Chopper
2614 NY-66
65 locals recommend
Small to mid-size supermarket chain. Fifteen minute drive.
Guido’s Fresh Marketplace is a premier purveyor of quality produce in Berkshires. Locally owned, large organic sections. Stores in Great Barrington & Pittsfield, Ma. Must see! 20-30 minute drive.
248 locals recommend
Guido's Fresh Marketplace
760 S Main St
248 locals recommend
Guido’s Fresh Marketplace is a premier purveyor of quality produce in Berkshires. Locally owned, large organic sections. Stores in Great Barrington & Pittsfield, Ma. Must see! 20-30 minute drive.
Farm Store, full-line natural foods, 7 days, Biodynamic & organic foods. 400-acre farm: dairy cows, vegetables, creamery, organic bakery, sauerkraut cellar. 30 min. drive
103 locals recommend
Hawthorne Valley Farm Store
327 County Route 21c
103 locals recommend
Farm Store, full-line natural foods, 7 days, Biodynamic & organic foods. 400-acre farm: dairy cows, vegetables, creamery, organic bakery, sauerkraut cellar. 30 min. drive
Large grocery store, with deli, fish, bakery, redbox rentals and liquor store next door.
Big Y World Class Market
200 West Street
Large grocery store, with deli, fish, bakery, redbox rentals and liquor store next door.
61 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
876 State Rd
61 locals recommend
CVS
107 West St

Drinks & Nightlife

Great local pub. Often has music.
54 locals recommend
The People's Pub
36 Main St
54 locals recommend
Great local pub. Often has music.
Good food. Pleasant ambiance. Also local bar.
9 locals recommend
Hillsdale House
2634 New York 23
9 locals recommend
Good food. Pleasant ambiance. Also local bar.
Locally brewed beer and bar
114 locals recommend
Chatham Brewing
59 Main St
114 locals recommend
Locally brewed beer and bar
Bar and restaurant
51 locals recommend
Barrington Brewery & Restaurant
420 Stockbridge Road
51 locals recommend
Bar and restaurant

Skiing

One of just a few remaining family-owned ski areas in New England. Skiers & riders all ages & abilities. Excellent terrain, trail diversity. 35 minute drive.
56 locals recommend
Catamount Aerial Adventure Park
17 Nicholson Rd
56 locals recommend
One of just a few remaining family-owned ski areas in New England. Skiers & riders all ages & abilities. Excellent terrain, trail diversity. 35 minute drive.
Largest ski resort in area. Better for serious skiers. 32 trails, 5 lifts. Machine Groomed Packed Powder. 20 minutes drive. Also summer adventure park.
200 locals recommend
Jiminy Peak
37 Corey Rd
200 locals recommend
Largest ski resort in area. Better for serious skiers. 32 trails, 5 lifts. Machine Groomed Packed Powder. 20 minutes drive. Also summer adventure park.
218 locals recommend
Ski Butternut
380 State Rd
218 locals recommend
Smaller, less expensive, great for kids and beginning skiiers.
115 locals recommend
Bousquet Ski Area
101 Dan Fox Dr
115 locals recommend
Smaller, less expensive, great for kids and beginning skiiers.
One of just a few remaining family-owned ski areas in New England. Skiers & riders all ages & abilities. Excellent terrain, trail diversity. 35 minute drive.
329 locals recommend
Catamount Mountain Ski Resort
78 Catamount Rd
329 locals recommend
One of just a few remaining family-owned ski areas in New England. Skiers & riders all ages & abilities. Excellent terrain, trail diversity. 35 minute drive.