Trice's Guidebook
Food scene
Wonderful food is available steps away from your AirBnb
Our favorite GB cafe, Rubi’s, is temporarily closed as of this writing (2/4/21). But, their wonderful cheese, wine and beer shop (which is sustaining their business during the cafe shutdown) is in full swing. Simply the finest cheeses and carefully selected wine and beer. It’s a short block away.
28 locals recommend
Rubi's Coffee and Sandwiches
264 Main StOur favorite GB cafe, Rubi’s, is temporarily closed as of this writing (2/4/21). But, their wonderful cheese, wine and beer shop (which is sustaining their business during the cafe shutdown) is in full swing. Simply the finest cheeses and carefully selected wine and beer. It’s a short block away.
A happening coffee shop right in town. As of this writing, 2/4/21, they are doing only takeout. Call for opening updates. Also just a short walk away.
65 locals recommend
Fuel Bistro/ Coffee Shop
293 Main StA happening coffee shop right in town. As of this writing, 2/4/21, they are doing only takeout. Call for opening updates. Also just a short walk away.
We love this family-run Indian food restaurant. They are definitely doing takeout (call re: in-store seating which may fluctuate). Our favorites are Malai Kofka, Saag Paneer and Pashwari Nan.
37 locals recommend
Aroma Bar and Grill
485 Main StWe love this family-run Indian food restaurant. They are definitely doing takeout (call re: in-store seating which may fluctuate). Our favorites are Malai Kofka, Saag Paneer and Pashwari Nan.
Great food and nice bar side, too. A five minutes’ drive up route 7, north.
55 locals recommend
Cafe Adam, Bar and Restaurant
420 Stockbridge RdGreat food and nice bar side, too. A five minutes’ drive up route 7, north.
Delicious artisan pizza and pasta offering curbside takeout Thursday through Monday.
121 locals recommend
Baba Louie's Sourdough Pizza
42/44 Railroad StDelicious artisan pizza and pasta offering curbside takeout Thursday through Monday.
Great bar and atmosphere, cocktails, locally sourced food, games. Call them for seating updates.
203 locals recommend
The Prairie Whale
178 Main StGreat bar and atmosphere, cocktails, locally sourced food, games. Call them for seating updates.
Xicohtencatl Restaurant
50 Stockbridge RdFun Mexican place, family-owned, authentic
Cantina 229
229 Hartsville-New Marlborough RdBeautiful atmosphere, world cuisine
Great natural, organic, local grocery market. Delicious hot and salad bar. Outdoor seating.
88 locals recommend
Berkshire Food Co-op
34 Bridge StGreat natural, organic, local grocery market. Delicious hot and salad bar. Outdoor seating.
Patisserie Lenox
313 Main StPretty French pastries, coffees, soups, salads
Rubiner's Cheesemongers
264 Main StGreat cheeses, fine foods, wine, chocolate
Alta
34 Church StOur favorite Lenox restaurant, a short drive.
Donaji Mexican Restaurant
389 Stockbridge RdClosed
Botanica Cafe has closed but new owners are renovating the walkable Railroad Street cafe. Stay tuned.
7 locals recommend
Botanica
Botanica Cafe has closed but new owners are renovating the walkable Railroad Street cafe. Stay tuned.
Wellness, Retreat, Restoration
Great classes--yoga, dance, etc.--walking distance to the apartment or a short driving distance
Amazing array of well-being services (yoga, massage, Reiki, etc.), classes, health food cafeteria, gift shop, workshops and programming with world renown spiritual and alternative health leaders.
122 locals recommend
Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health
57 Interlaken RdAmazing array of well-being services (yoga, massage, Reiki, etc.), classes, health food cafeteria, gift shop, workshops and programming with world renown spiritual and alternative health leaders.
Cranwell Resort
55 Lee RdSpa and health club in Lenox, MA
Canyon Ranch Lenox
165 Kemble StLuxurious wellness options
Small, intimate wellness spa (massage, facials, etc.), nearby. Nice vibe!
6 locals recommend
Body & Soul
184 Maple AveSmall, intimate wellness spa (massage, facials, etc.), nearby. Nice vibe!
Great yoga classes and related programming in a beautiful space walking distance from the apartment!
7 locals recommend
Sruti Berkshire Yoga Center
268 Main StGreat yoga classes and related programming in a beautiful space walking distance from the apartment!
Another great yoga studio with an array of classes walking distance to the apartment.
7 locals recommend
Yoga Great Barrington
30 Elm CtAnother great yoga studio with an array of classes walking distance to the apartment.
More great yoga, babysitting services for some classes, wellness offerings, group and private sessions.
LifeWorks Studio
50 Castle StMore great yoga, babysitting services for some classes, wellness offerings, group and private sessions.
The Pilates Space
15 Elm CtPrivate sessions and small classes
Great community health club with swimming pool, gym, work-out room and classes.
14 locals recommend
Berkshire South Regional Community Center
15 Crissey RdGreat community health club with swimming pool, gym, work-out room and classes.
Gym, machines, pool, racquetball courts, basketball at Simon's Rock/Bard in Great Barrington.
Kilpatrick Athletic Center
84 Alford RdGym, machines, pool, racquetball courts, basketball at Simon's Rock/Bard in Great Barrington.
Theater, Music, Dance, Performance
Wonderful renditions of Shakespeare classics and modern plays.
134 locals recommend
Shakespeare & Company
70 Kemble StWonderful renditions of Shakespeare classics and modern plays.
Great shows--recents have included John Mulaney, Natalie Merchant, Paul Taylor Dance Company. They also show movies, HD opera and other performance events. Check it out!
102 locals recommend
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle StGreat shows--recents have included John Mulaney, Natalie Merchant, Paul Taylor Dance Company. They also show movies, HD opera and other performance events. Check it out!
Quick drive to Egremont for music (local and touring bands), open mic nights, karaoke.
50 locals recommend
The Barn
17 Main StQuick drive to Egremont for music (local and touring bands), open mic nights, karaoke.
Berkshire Theatre Group
6 East StLocal theater!
Jacob's Pillow
358 George Carter RdSummer outdoor dance performances. Amazing talent!
Tanglewood
Wonderful concerts with world-class talent
Sightseeing
A slice of Americana through the eyes of this talented and generous illustrator.
344 locals recommend
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale RdA slice of Americana through the eyes of this talented and generous illustrator.
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayModern art museum an hour's drive from Great Barrington
Wonderful programming, beautiful grounds, history, Edith Wharton's aesthetics
167 locals recommend
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett StWonderful programming, beautiful grounds, history, Edith Wharton's aesthetics
Chesterwood
4 Williamsville RdBeautiful art and grounds, summer months
Children's museum in Pittsfield (40-minute drive) has programming just for kids.
102 locals recommend
Berkshire Museum
39 South StChildren's museum in Pittsfield (40-minute drive) has programming just for kids.
Hiking, Skiing
Ski Butternut
380 State RdNearby skiing, family friendly, tubing, lessons, lodge
Catamount Mountain Ski Resort
78 Catamount RdAnother local ski area--lessons, lodge, lifts.
Catamount Aerial Adventure Park
17 Nicholson RdFor the adventurous ones!
Jug End Trailhead
Gorgeous!
Beartown State Forest
69 Blue Hill RdAn easy, in-town walk along the river; parts are closed for winter. Preservation project.
9 locals recommend
River Walk
7 Cottage StAn easy, in-town walk along the river; parts are closed for winter. Preservation project.
Oh, such a pretty walk to the river, with a stunning view at the head of the walk.
8 locals recommend
Green River
Oh, such a pretty walk to the river, with a stunning view at the head of the walk.