Local Towns
Things To Do - Places To Visit
The Berkshire Hills are rich in history and
culture. Some quaint New England towns surround Ski Butternut, each offering
a diverse and unique flavor. Read the quick descriptions below then visit
these historic towns for a first hand account.
Great Barrington
Heralded as a ski destination town in the November 2003
issue of SKI Magazine, Great Barrington has something for everyone! Within
the town limits there are over 65 restaurants, numerous B&B's, inns, and
motels, as well as four movie theaters, a bowling alley with indoor
miniature golf and museums. This is the quintessential classic New England
town. Its vibrant downtown district includes Railroad Street, one of the
oldest streets in the country, and Main Street, the first street in the
country to have electric lights. This district was also the site of many
historic events including the first armed resistance (Shay's Rebellion) with
the British before the Revolution. It is also the place where the first
slave was set free. A new addition to the community is the Southern
Berkshire Community Center.....swim and sauna after you ski!
www.berkshiresouth.org For more detailed information, The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce can be
reached at www.greatbarrington.org.
Stockbridge
Stockbridge is a town that truly represents the New England
spirit. It's famous for the Norman Rockwell Museum, the elegant Red Lion Inn
and the studio of Daniel Chester French. Its unique downtown is home to many
shops, galleries, restaurants, as well as many historic homes, which date
back to the 1700's. Something to look for: each December, Stockbridge
recreates the Norman Rockwell Main Street Winter Scene....fun for families
of all ages!
www.stockbridgechamber.org
Lenox
The summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood is
nestled in a corner of the Berkshires in Lenox. The town offers a diverse
range of restaurants, arts and crafts stores and galleries. It was renowned
as a gathering place for the nations early millionaires. Many of the
original "Berkshire Cottages" of Lenox have been converted into elegant
inns, bed and breakfast establishments, the famed Canyon Ranch Spa,
Shakespeare & Co., Blantyre, Wheatleigh and the Kripalu yoga institute. The
town also features a number of parks and a wildlife sanctuary.
www.lenox.org
Lee
The historic town of Lee is situated along the banks of the Housatonic
River. The town is on the list of the National Register of Historic Places.
Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf is one of the converted Berkshire mansions.
Lee offers a fine assortment of restaurants, shops, many service businesses
and 64-store Prime Outlet Village shopping center. The beautiful downtown
Main Street is lined with wrought iron lamps, flowerbeds and freshly painted
stores.
www.leechamber.org
Or contact the Berkshire Visitors Bureau at (800) 237-5747 or
www.berkshires.org
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