Arts and cultural attractions: The Berkshires are a center for music, dance, theater and opera. There are also many cultural places to visit, including the homes of Edith Wharton and Daniel Chester French (sculptor of Lincoln at Lincoln Memorial), the Norman Rockwell museum and Hancock Shaker Village. There are wineries, galleries and potters throughout the area.
Dining: Great Barrington, Lenox, Lee, West Stockbridge and other nearby towns have some wonderful restaurants. Some of our favorites are Cafe Adam, Allium, Zinc, Castle Street Cafe, Gypsy Joynt, Aegean Breeze, Koi and Rouge.The Great Barrington Bagel Company also has great food, as does Baba Louie's (pizza and salads).
Outdoor activities: The Berkshires offer hiking, skiing, horseback riding and other outdoor activities at your doorstep. Beartown State Forest and the Appalachian Trail are nearby. Swimming at two beaches a short walk from our house. Get to know beautiful Lake Garfield in our canoe. (And watch for the llama farm along Route 23).
Ski:
Butternut and Otis Ridge ski areas are each about 10 minutes away from our house; Catamount and Bousquet are each about a half-hour drive. Jiminy Peak is an hour away.
Other Activities:
canoeing
