Emily’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
A destination for the quaint New England Main Street vibe, with great shopping, food and art.
188 locals recommend
Great Barrington
A destination for the quaint New England Main Street vibe, with great shopping, food and art.
Food scene
Berkshire Mountain Bakery Inc
367 Park StYum! Sourdough breads, baked goods and pizza.
Baba Louie's Sourdough Pizza
42/44 Railroad StTry the famous pizza of Baba Louie's.
Amazing sushi and macrobiotic options on adorable historic Railroad St (off Main St.)
101 locals recommend
Bizen Gourmet Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
17 Railroad StreetAmazing sushi and macrobiotic options on adorable historic Railroad St (off Main St.)
The Old Inn On The Green
Fine dining by candlelight.
John Andrews
224 Hillsdale RdA highly regarded farmhouse restaurant.
Gedney Farm
34 Hartsville-New Marlborough RdA barn conversion hotel with great food and drinks.
Old Mill
53 Main StAn elegant and delicious American dining experience.
Berkshire Food Co-op
34 Bridge StLocal food co-op.
Local market with an insane selection of cheeses and much more to tickle your foodie palate :-)
248 locals recommend
Guido's Fresh Marketplace
760 S Main StLocal market with an insane selection of cheeses and much more to tickle your foodie palate :-)
Love this place for breakfast! Typical breakfast food, great espresso, plus kale, quinoa and healthy goodness.
32 locals recommend
GB Eats
282 Main StLove this place for breakfast! Typical breakfast food, great espresso, plus kale, quinoa and healthy goodness.
Fuel Bistro/ Coffee Shop
293 Main StGreat local venue with artwork, coffee and food.
Taft Farms
119 Park StGreat local IPM grown food!
North Plain Farm
342 N Plain RdLocal farm just up the road!
Sightseeing
A sacred mountain to the Mohican people. The summit, Peeskawso Peak, is at 1,642 ft elevation. Not too hard of a hike with beautiful views :-)
112 locals recommend
Monument Mountain Reservation
A sacred mountain to the Mohican people. The summit, Peeskawso Peak, is at 1,642 ft elevation. Not too hard of a hike with beautiful views :-)
Enjoy the largest collection of Norman Rockwell art and the kindest staff anywhere. Activities for kids, too.
344 locals recommend
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale RdEnjoy the largest collection of Norman Rockwell art and the kindest staff anywhere. Activities for kids, too.
Chesterwood
4 Williamsville RdSummer estate of Daniel Chester French. Gorgeous grounds.
Ice Glen Trail
Ice Glen TrailBeautiful- I mean absolutely stunning- hiking trails.
Hip scene with restaurant, karaoke and the #2 music venue in the Berkshires (first is Tanglewood ;-).
50 locals recommend
The Barn
17 Main StHip scene with restaurant, karaoke and the #2 music venue in the Berkshires (first is Tanglewood ;-).
Tanglewood
Summer home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, enjoy picnics and music all summer long!
The most ecologically diverse spot in western Mass (so I'm told!) Great place for hiking and exploring nature.
45 locals recommend
Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation
105 Weatogue RdThe most ecologically diverse spot in western Mass (so I'm told!) Great place for hiking and exploring nature.
Dance, dance, and more dance! Beautiful venue to enjoy a diverse variety of dance styles, whether it be their weekday open rehearsals or a show!
257 locals recommend
Jacob's Pillow
358 George Carter RdDance, dance, and more dance! Beautiful venue to enjoy a diverse variety of dance styles, whether it be their weekday open rehearsals or a show!