Things To Do
Explore Our Favorite towns in the berkshires
Downtown Great Barrington and Lenox are great towns to walk around, shop, and eat. Both towns feature art galleries, local boutiques, and delicious restaurants. Some great restaurants to check out: - Shots Cafe: Breakfast & Lunch eatery with baked goods, takeaway picnics and coffee (Lenox, MA) - Great Barrington Bagel Company: Known for making the best NY style bagels in the Berkshires (Great Barrington, MA) - The Prairie Whale: A restaurant that serves locally sourced elevated American food & specialty cocktails (Great Barrington, MA) - Pizzeria Boema: Specializes in craft Neapolitan style pizzas and serves a variety of appetizers and salads (Lenox, MA) -Koi: East Chinese & Japanese Restaurant that serves up the classic American Chinese food experience (Great Barrington, MA) - Alta Restaurant and Wine Bar: Buzzing eatery/wine bar offering a Mediterranean menu (Lenox, MA)
Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa
Get a Day-Pass and enjoy a day of renewal and self-care. With a Day-Pass you will have access to Miraval’s extensive resort amenities, including the Body Mindfulness Center and the Life in Balance Spa, with saunas, hot tubs, pool and more than 100 treatments.
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
The Mount is a National Historic Landmark and a house of author Edith Wharton. The historic house museum and vibrant cultural center offers a variety of tours, programs, and events for you to enjoy. The gardens and grounds are free and open daily from dawn to dusk.
Hiking Monument Mountain
A local favorite! From the 1,642-foot summit of this popular peak, gaze across the splendor of the Housatonic River Valley. The site has various trails ranging in levels of difficulty. If SamiDee can hike it, anyone can. :)
Catamount Mountain Resort
Climb, zip, and explore through the trees! Soar on the "CataMonster", the longest dual zip line in the United States, at 55+ mph and 250 feet over our ski trails! With a vertical drop of over 1,000 feet, enjoy spectacular views of Upstate NY and the Berkshires of Western MA!
Taft Farms
Taft farms is a local market with fresh produce which serves SamiDee and Roy's favorite Berkshire dessert: fresh apple cider donuts. Right around the corner, Taft Farms has an animal sanctuary that you can visit. Say hi to the chickens for us!
Several golf courses
For people who simply want to take in the fresh air and enjoy a day on the greens there are multiple golf courses in the surrounding area.
Norman Rockwell Museum
This museum is dedicated to the enjoyment and study of Rockwell’s work and his contributions to society, popular culture, and social commentary.