Guidebook for Hancock
Arts & Culture
The BSO in the summer is hard to beat, whether under the shed or on the lawn with a picnic. Best deal: Saturday morning rehearsal, which is usually the Sunday afternoon concert.
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Tanglewood
The BSO in the summer is hard to beat, whether under the shed or on the lawn with a picnic. Best deal: Saturday morning rehearsal, which is usually the Sunday afternoon concert.
Broadway talent in the Berkshires; just up the road.
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Williamstown Theatre Festival
1000 Main StBroadway talent in the Berkshires; just up the road.
The grounds are beautiful and free jazz on Friday and Saturday evenings in the summer.
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The Mount, Edith Wharton otthona
2 Plunkett StThe grounds are beautiful and free jazz on Friday and Saturday evenings in the summer.
Williams College Museum of Art
15 Lawrence Hall DrFree, great small museum
The Clark Art Institute
225 South StWorld class art museum
Norman Rockwell Múzeum
9 Glendale RdDon't miss this American gem.
Colonial Theatre
111 South StGreat local theatre
Chesterwood
4 Williamsville RdDaniel Chester French's studio; think Lincoln Memorial
Jacob's Pillow
358 George Carter RdWorld class dance
This is a little known gem for classical music concerts. Look on line for their schedule. If you happen to be coming on one of their weekends, don't miss the performance. World class!
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Tannery Pond
This is a little known gem for classical music concerts. Look on line for their schedule. If you happen to be coming on one of their weekends, don't miss the performance. World class!
The Barrington Stage Company puts on Broadway quality shows (summer performers are from Broadway) at Berkshire prices. They have two venues, their Main Stage, and the Blatt theatre. Both are in Pittsfield. They also have a cabaret at the Blatt.
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Barrington Stage Company
30 Union StThe Barrington Stage Company puts on Broadway quality shows (summer performers are from Broadway) at Berkshire prices. They have two venues, their Main Stage, and the Blatt theatre. Both are in Pittsfield. They also have a cabaret at the Blatt.
Berkshire Museum
39 South StThis is a great little gem in Pittsfield.
Again, world class theatre in the Berkshires. They have several stages including in Pittsfield and Stockbridge.
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Berkshire Theatre Group
6 East StAgain, world class theatre in the Berkshires. They have several stages including in Pittsfield and Stockbridge.
Food Scene
This is a great place for breakfast or just coffee.
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Blueberry Hill Market Cafe
515 US-20This is a great place for breakfast or just coffee.
Mario's
U.S. 20A close, easy dinner; classic American.
Informal or formal, take your pick in the restaurant or at the bar; great French cooking!
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Rouge Restaurant
3 Center StInformal or formal, take your pick in the restaurant or at the bar; great French cooking!
Jimmy D's Pizza Royale
531 Columbia PikeClassic diner food.
Hotel on North
297 North StA trendy scene in downtown Pittsfield.
An American classic; reservation required in the summer. Don't miss the wonderful porch to hang out on for a drink.
Music every night at the Lion's Den at 9:00, which is downstairs in the inn.
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The Red Lion Inn
30 Main StAn American classic; reservation required in the summer. Don't miss the wonderful porch to hang out on for a drink.
Music every night at the Lion's Den at 9:00, which is downstairs in the inn.
Tunnel City Coffee
100 Spring StFabulous coffee shop, great deserts
A fabulous restaurant in a beautiful inn. Pricey, but worth it for a special occassion.
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Table Six Restaurant
2 Kemble StA fabulous restaurant in a beautiful inn. Pricey, but worth it for a special occassion.
Sightseeing
A true gem in the Berkshires; check out the round barn.
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Hancock Shaker Village
1843 W Housatonic StA true gem in the Berkshires; check out the round barn.
This is a beautiful area to hike or drive with great view; just up Tower Mountain, but you must go through Pittsfield to get there.
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Pittsfield State Forest
1041 Cascade StThis is a beautiful area to hike or drive with great view; just up Tower Mountain, but you must go through Pittsfield to get there.
This is 1.5 hours from The Barn. BUT, if you are staying for a few days it is SO worth a day trip. FDR's library is outstanding.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Nemzeti Történelmi Helyszín
4097 Albany Post RdThis is 1.5 hours from The Barn. BUT, if you are staying for a few days it is SO worth a day trip. FDR's library is outstanding.
Another fun day trip if you are into historic aviation. A fun air show.
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Rhinebeck Aerodrome Airshows
42 Stone Church RdAnother fun day trip if you are into historic aviation. A fun air show.
Parks & Nature
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 W Stockbridge RdSmall, but beautiful.
Great hiking and views from the top; drive up if you're unable to hike.
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Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center
30 Rockwell RdGreat hiking and views from the top; drive up if you're unable to hike.
Mass Audubon Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
309 Holmes RdGreat place to watch birds.
This is a beautiful short hike with historic significance; think Henry David Thoreau.
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Monument Mountain
This is a beautiful short hike with historic significance; think Henry David Thoreau.
October Mountain State Forest
317 Woodland RoadBeautiful Trails
This is an old rail trail, just across the road off of NY Rte. 22. Perfect for a hike, bike ride, bird watching, etc.
Corkscrew Rail Trail
Wyomanock RoadThis is an old rail trail, just across the road off of NY Rte. 22. Perfect for a hike, bike ride, bird watching, etc.
Shopping
Fabulous cheeses and gourmet delights; cheeses made on site.
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Cricket Creek Farm
1255 Oblong RdFabulous cheeses and gourmet delights; cheeses made on site.
This is the best farmers' market around in our opinion. A bit of a hike, 40 min., but worth it on a beautiful Saturday morning.
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Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
4 River StThis is the best farmers' market around in our opinion. A bit of a hike, 40 min., but worth it on a beautiful Saturday morning.
Guido's Fresh Marketplace
760 S Main StIf you want gourmet groceries (at gourmet prices)!
Chatham
Many fun stores.
Lee Premium Outlets
17 Premium Outlet BoulevardMultiple stores, high end, good prices.
Essentials
If you need a library for a fast download, check out the wifi here; also a great little library.
Stephentown
If you need a library for a fast download, check out the wifi here; also a great little library.
Everything Else
Kennedy Park
275 Main StWonderful hiking trails