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Simply put, there just isn’t enough room on a single website page to encapsulate all there is to do in the Berkshires. The area has a profound and rich cultural history as well as a treasure trove of best in class restaurants and attractions. With that in mind, below is a list of some of our favorites.
eating & drinking
From high end fine dining to roadside burger stands, there is something for everyone with a common through line of quality. Our absolute favorite restaurants include Prairie Whale, Heirloom Lodge, The Old Inn on the Green, Mezze, Stissing House, Klocke Estate, Gedney Kitchen, Cafe Adam, Hilltown Hot Pies, Number Ten, Bistro Zinc, Cello, Roberto’s, Bizen, Cantina 229, Cafe Triskele, Bluebird, Once Upon a Table, Baba Louie’s, Koi, STEAM Noodle Cafe, Frankie’s, Agaves, Marjoram & Roux, Rubi’s Cafe, Marketplace, Dan’s Diner, GB Eats, Juju’s and Bistro Box. For drinks, we recommend you check out Mooncloud, The Barn, Lion’s Den, Antimony Craft Brewery and Kitchen, Common or Garden Pub and Barrington Brewery. To sample some of the best specialty food and beverage shops in the area, be sure to visit Rubiner’s, Berkshire Mountain Bakery, The Southfield Store, Bartlett House, Modern Milk Bar, High Lawn Farm, Patisserie Lenox, Soco Creamery, South Egremont Spirit Shoppe, Berkshire Mountain Distillers and Big Elm Brewing. Finally, a trip to the Berkshires is not complete without stopping by any one of our local farmer’s markets while in season!
art & culture
Where do we begin? The Berkshires feature some of the best museums, historical homes and performing arts venues on the Northeast Coast. During your stay, we highly recommend you visit The Clark Institute, Mass MoCa, Norman Rockwell Museum, Hancock Shaker Village and Berkshire Museum. The most beautiful historical homes include The Mount, Chesterwood, Naumkeag, Arrowhead and the W.E.B. Du Bois Birthplace. For the performing arts lover, no visit to the Berkshires is complete without experiencing Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, The Mahaiwe Theater, Berkshire Theatre Group, Barrington Stage Company, The Guthrie Center and Shakespeare and Company.
the great outdoors
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, The Berkshires provide a stunning backdrop for outdoor activity. Enjoy some of the best hiking the Northeast has to offer by visiting Monument Mountain, Mount Greylock, The Appalachian Trail and Bear Mountain. Skiers will be in their element with Butternut, Catamount, Otis Ridge and Jiminy Peak within a short distance drive. Other outdoor delights include Bash Bish Falls State Park, the Berkshire Botanical Garden, Lake Mansfield and the Housatonic River Walk.
health & wellness
The Berkshires are a wonderful place to fill the gas tank of your body and soul. Whether your version of bliss includes yoga, a deep tissue massage, a facial, Tai Chi or a manicure and pedicure, the region has you covered. Our recommendations include Canyon Ranch, Miraval, Kripalu, Eastover, Body & Soul Day Spa, Seven Spa and Mend. We also fully believe that you don’t have to spend a dime to enhance your health and wellness in The Berkshires. Simply take in the scenery and breathe in the country air at any point during your stay.