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Great Barrington is a pleasant town in the Berkshire region of Massachusetts.
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Historic church, built in 1833 from locally quarried limestone, including limestone recovered from the previous church building that burned down a year earlier. Designed by architect William C. Brocklesby, the church building has a longitudinal nave with walls are supported by buttresses and a slate roof. On the top of the church's 116-foot (35-m) tower is a pyramidal roof. The manse and carriage barn were added in 1884.
A National Historic Landmark, the homesite commemorates where civil righs activist W.E.B. Du Bois lived for his first five years of life. Du Bois was the leader of the Niagara Movement, a group of African-American activists who advocated for full equal rights for black folks. Du Bois opposed ideas such as the Atlanta Compromise that would give partial civil rights to black individuals with the promise of more to come. Du Bois owned the house on this site between 1928 and 1954. The house was torn down afterwards. There is a self-guided tour available from dawn to dusk.
The 2,200-mile hiking trail passes near Great Barrington.
This mountain, 1,739 feet (530 m) tall at its highest point, is popular with mountain-climbers of all levels of skill and experience.
A walking trail that follows the Housatonic River between Cottage Street and Bridge Street.
Known ski resort. They claim on their website to be "regarded as the number one Massachusetts ski resort." Butternut Mountain may be available for climbing off season; contact them if you are interested.
Old standby for fresh bagels and coffee. Also offers a variety of sandwiches.
formerly Bev's Homemade Ice Cream
Excellent ice-cream, pies and cookies. Also offers a few vegan sorbet options and some meal items like soup and sandwiches.
Very good thin-crust pizza with a wide variety of specialty toppings.
This small restaurant serves amazing Indian Food. Try the chicken tikka masala or any of the korma dishes.
Japanese and vegetarian.
Chinese.
Farm-to-table restaurant with an ever changing menu. Prairie Whale is very busy on weekends so be prepared for a wait. Fortunately, the bar here has an expertly curated and has an original cocktail menu and local beers so you can always order a few drinks while you wait. The food is pricey, but you can eat here for a reasonable amount of money if you don't insist on ordering an entree for everyone.
Somewhat expensive, but the food is quite good and the chefs put on a great show while preparing your meal if you order hibachi dishes.
Funky downtown coffee shop with good espresso drinks and food options.
Offering comfortable rooms and fireplace suites, vacation packages and an array of amenities.
Suites, Jacuzzi suites and rooms, free wireless Internet access, fitness center, business center, indoor heated pool, free parking, wheelchair accessible suites and rooms, free breakfast.
Pet friendly with family style extras.
Jacuzzi rooms, kitchenette rooms, free wireless internet access, free breakfast, outdoor pool, free newspaper.
Charming B&B with 9 private rooms, opened in 1766. Delicious full, hot breakfast every morning, home baked goods, tea/coffee in the afternoon
Historic 12-room inn with private cottage on over 10 acres. Homemade breakfasts, fireplaces, and fresh baked afternoon treats.
Local bookstore with a constantly changing selection of new books and a section for local authors.
For hand-dipped chocolates, it has made it the sweetest spot in the Berkshires.
Cooking supply shop stocked with all the top brands. There is a space for demonstrations and they proudly feature the Berkshires' locally roasted coffee.
Artfully curated selection of gifts and home goods, many locally made. Also carries a small selection of cookbooks and local food products.
The candy shop of your childhood dreams. Coco's is so packed full of candy and toys that it's hard to move around. There are even giant versions of some of your favorites like "the world's largest gummy worm." Formerly known as Robin's Candy Shop.
Small used and rare book seller with an eclectic selection of books crammed into the first floor of an old house.
By bus
Regular service on the routes up and down Route 7 from New York City to Vermont.
By train
" However, it has been a long time since it was operational. The closest passenger train stops, nowadays, are in New York State and not worth going to for access to Great Barrington.
By plane
Albany International Airport is a 60-minute drive away. Hartford-Springfield Bradley International Airport is an 80-minute drive away.
You can get around the downtown area fairly easily on foot. To go further than that, you will need a car or at least a bicycle.
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