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points of interest

Berkshire scenic railway MuseuM

The train station museum displays exhibits about trains and travel during the Berkshires’ gilded age while allowing visitors to travel aboard vintage trains in restored 1920s style passenger cars and powered by diesel-electric locomotives from the 1940s-50s. Choose either 90 minute or 45 minute train rides through historic, scenic S. Berkshire County.

Trains operate weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend thru the end of October. 10 Willow Creek Road, Lenox, MA 01240413-637-2210

norMan rockwell MuseuM

The museum, which “houses the world’s largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art,” offers daily tours led by an expert gallery guide, audio tours as well as special tours and activities for families and children.

Free for kids 18 and under! May-Oct & holidays 10am-5pm daily. 9 Glendale Rd., Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262413-298-4100

shakespeare and coMpany

Shakespeare and Company performs Shakespeare’s works of highest quality. Plays are performed in classic Elizabethan style with original twists that make even the most well-known stories new and exciting. The company succeeds in making their shows accessible even for theater-goers less familiar with Shakespeare’s work.

Every season the company offers shows several shows either specifically geared towards children or appropriate for younger audiences. 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA 01240box office: 413-637-3353

Places to Go, Things to See!

tanglewood Music center

Tanglewood is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Every season is packe d full of concerts showcasing “a vast range of musical forms and styles.” Visitors can choose to sit inside the great hall or picnic on the lawn. Children will especially enjoy the Tanglewood on Parade concert with fireworks or Movie Night with John Williams conducting the orchestra’s performance of famous movie scores.

Please visit their website for concert schedule and ticket sales; www.bso.org297 West St. Lenox, MA 01240(413) 637-1600

cataMount adventure park

Aerial forest adventure fun that is exciting and safe. The park has 8 separate courses with zip lines for all skill levels. Also on site are restaurants, retail shops, mountain and dirt biking, hiking and a stocked fish pond.

Summer hours 9am-5:30pm daily. State Route 23 East, Hillsdale, NY 12529413-528-1262 x 131

Bash Bish Falls state park

Bash Bish has the highest single-drop waterfall in MA, and one of the most dramatic. Nearby Mount Everett State Forest offers informal picnicking at Guilder Pond and from the top visitors have a stunning view spanning MA, NYC and CT. To reach the Falls you can enter either through Taconic State Park and follow a moderately difficult hiking trail or park in the lot on the MA side off of Rt. 22 and follow an easy 1 mile dirt road to the top.

Check the website for more detailed driving directions; www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/bash.htmFalls Rd. Mt. Washington, MA 01250413-528-0330

Berkshire Botanical gardens

Covering 15 beautiful acres where visitors can experience 3,000 regional plant species, trees, shrubs and an exotic botanical collections; there is even a special Hogwart’s garden! Families can make reservations for 12 different youth activities that include a talk, tour and fun activity. T

Open through Columbus Day, children’s tickets cost $7; guided tours are available by reservation. Open 10am-5pm daily May 1-Columbus Day.5 W. Stockbridge Rd., intersection of Rt. 102&183413-298-3926

recreation

copake country cluB

Copake Country Club’s stunningly designed 18-hole Golf Course is enveloped by the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, the shores of Copake Lake, and the unequalled vistas of Columbia County in upstate New York.

Open 7 days a week, open to the publicCall the pro shop for tee times(518) 325-4338

lake MansField

Located in a quiet neighborhood just outside downtown Great Barrington, lake mansfiels hasa clean beach and designated swimming area with beach toys and certified life-guards on watch as well as a playground, picnic area, porta-potties and parking available. The ice cream truck makes a welcome visit every afternoon.

Lake Mansfield Rd., Gt. Barrington, MA 01230www.lakemansfield.org

cove Bowling and entertainMent

A neighborhood 24-lane bowling arena with arcade games and snack bar. Shoe rental $2; $2.50-4.00 per game.

Open 7 days a week.109 Stockbridge Rd., Gt. Barrington. MA 01230413-528-1220

Blue rider staBles

A non-profit organization offering fun and safe horseback riding for all ages and abilities. The horses are healthy, sensitive teachers chosen for their characters and dispositions. Donkeys, goats, rabbits, chickens, cats and Theo the pigeon round out the Blue Rider Family.

Pony ride $5; 30 min. lesson $20; 75 min. lesson $50; bluerider.org15 Farm Lane, South Egremont, MA 01230413-528-5299

And Much More!

historic places arrowhead - herMan Melville(413) 442-1793www.mobydick.org

Berkshire county antiques assn.(413) 528-4252www.bcaada.com

chapin liBrary on rare Books(413) 597-2462http://chapin.williams.edu/

the Mount - edith wharton(413) 637-1899www.edithwharton.org

Bard college at siMon’s rock(413) 528-077www.simons-rock.edu

nauMkeag MuseuM & gardens(413) 298-3239

Berkshire Botanical garden(413) 298-3926www.berkshirebotanical.org

chesterwood(413) 296-3579chesterwood.org

ventFort hall(413) 637-3206gildedage.org

Mission house & gardens(413) 298-3229

w.e.B duBois hoMe site(413) 528-3391www.duboishomesite.org

MuseuMscrane MuseuM(413) 684-2600www.crane.com Mount leBanon shaker village(518) 794-9100www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org williaMs college MuseuM oF art(413) 597-2429wcma.williams.edu Massachusetts MuseuM oF conteMporary art(413) 664-4481www.massmoca.org

art oMi/ the Fields sculpture park(518) 392-4747www.artomi.org

Music and danceaston Magna Festival(413) 528-3595astonmagna.org

Music Mountain, ct(860) 824-7126musicmountain.org

Berkshire Bach society(413) 528-9277www.berkshirebach.org

guthrie center(413) 528-1955guthriecenter.org

Berkshire Ballet(413) 442-1307www.berkshireballet.org

Mahaiwe perForMing arts (413) 528-0100www.mahaiwe.org

JacoB’s pillow dance Festival(413) 243-0745www.jacobspillow.org

norFolk chaMBer Music, ct(860) 542-5537music.yale.edu/norfolk/

theatreBerkshire theatre Festival(413) 298-5576www.berkshiretheatregroup.org

Mahaiwe perForMing arts 413-528-0100www.mahaiwe.org

williaMstown theatre Festival(413) 597-3400wtfestival.org

Barrington stage coMpany(413) 236-8888barringtonstageco.org

outdoor recreationski Butternut(413) 528-2000www.skibutternut.com

cataMount ski area (518) 325-3200www.catamountski.com

housatonic river walk(413)528-3391www.gbriverwalk.org

Feeling Peckish?

restaurants the greensat copake country cluBA brilliant dining experience awaits you at The Greens—a restaurant and bar serving club fare and finely prepared American cuisine. Whether or not a round of golf is your bag, or sitting near an outdoor fireplace at sunset with a cocktail in hand is your idea of heaven, you are encouraged to kick off your shoes and indulge in the pleasures of the season.

44 Golf Course RdCopake Lake, NY 12521 (518) 325-0019

Mexican radio537 Warren StHudson, NY(518) 828.7770TAKE OUT AVAILABLE!

Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch.Daily Hours: 11:30am to 11:00pmLunch Hour (Mon-Sat): 11:30pm to 3:00pmSunday Brunch: 11:30am to 3:00pm

earth Foods 523 Warren Street Hudson, NY(518) 822-1396

Mon, Wed-Thu 9am–3pmTuesday ClosedFri-Sun 9am–4pm

swoon kitchenBar340 Warren St.Hudson, NY(518) 822-8938

Open Thurs - MonClosed Tues & WedLunch Fr, Sat, Sun: 12 -3Dinner Fri & Sat: 5-11; Mon, Thurs, Sun: 5-10

vico136 Warren Street Hudson, NY (518) 828.6529

Monday Dinner 5-8:30Tuesday Dinner 5-8:30Wednesday Dinner 5-8:30Thursday Dinner 5-8:30Friday Dinner 5-9Saturday Lunch 12-3; Dinner 3-9Sunday Lunch 12-3; Dinner 3-8:30

ca’ Mea ristorante333 Warren StreetHudson, NY(518) 822-0005

Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday 12:00 - 3:00Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday 5:00 - 10:00Dinner: Sunday - 5:00 - 9:00

wasaBi Japanese restaurant807 Warren Street Hudson, NY(518) 822-1888

Dine in & take out; Open 7 days a week

red dot Bar and restaurant 321 Warren Street Hudson, NY(518) 828-3657

Mon 5:00-10:00 pmWed - Fri: 5:00-10:00 pmSat 11:00 am -3:00 pm; 5:00-10:00 pmSun 11:00 am -3:00 pm; 5:00-9:00 pm

BaBa louie286 Main St, Great Barrington, MA(413) 528.8100Lunch 11:30-3:00Dinner 5:00-9:30 (10:00 Fri-Sat)

517 Warren St, Hudson, NY(518) 751.2155Lunch 11:30-3:00Dinner 5:00-9:30 (10:00 Fri-Sat)Closed Wednesdays

groceries stores

hillsdale Market iga2628 Route 23Hillsdale, NY 12529 US(518) 3254341

aMeristop (convinces store)1817 New York 23 Copake, NY 1251

guido’s Fresh Marketplace760 South Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230(413) 528-9255Open 7 days a weekRegular Hours:Monday- Saturday 9:00 am - 7:00 pmSunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

wal-Mart supercenter 460 Fairview Avenue, Hudson, NY(518) 822-0160

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