Great Barrington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Great Barrington
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Great Barrington which includes café lifestyle, city views and outdoor eating
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Great Barrington which includes a church or cathedral

Enjoy fine dining and antique shopping at this Berkshires hub, along with hiking, biking and skiing in the surrounding countryside.

Visit Great Barrington, the largest town in the southwest Berkshires, for outdoor activities. With more hotels, restaurants and services than in neighboring towns and villages, it’s an ideal weekend destination and a great base for exploring the area.

While Great Barrington oozes with colonial charm, the town is not sleepy. You’ll find plenty to see and do. Get acquainted with the town center by strolling along Main Street and browsing numerous antique stores. Before shopping, consider converting your dollars into Berkshares. This local currency experiment is designed to strengthen the area’s economy visitors who use Berkshares receive discounts.

Later, select from the town’s great restaurants and funky bars. Great Barrington is home to many ex-New Yorkers and is a popular weekend destination for Manhattanites. Its diverse and sophisticated selection of restaurants appeals to this cultured clientele. Head to the Saturday farmers market for fresh, locally sourced produce.

Great Barrington has cultural attractions too. For drama, film and concerts, visit the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. Built in 1905, this local institution is still going strong after more than a century. Enjoy an art exhibit at the Vault Gallery and look for the namesake vault with the safe door still intact from the days when the building was used as a bank.

While staying here, explore the great outdoors in a variety of ways. Head for the nearby nature reservation of Bartholomew’s Cobble, a rocky, tree-covered knoll with 6 miles (10 kilometers) ofscenic hiking trails. Just a 10-minute drive from the town, you’ll find Monument Mountain, which offers breathtaking views over the Housatonic River Valley. In winter, hit the slopes at the popular local ski resort Ski Butternut, which is 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Great Barrington.

Reach Great Barrington in about 2.5 hours from Boston or New York. Getting to and around this rural area is easiest by car. After enjoying everything the town center offers, grab a map and head out to see the spectacular countryside.

Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
372 Main Street, Rte 7 and Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
The price is Rp1.529.929 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.529.929
Rp1.708.931 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Great Barrington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Close to city center, safe and great costumer experience"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Quality Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Great Barrington Lenox/Berkshires

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Great Barrington Lenox/Berkshires

2.5 out of 5
249 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.493.463 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp2.493.463
Rp2.785.198 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Great Barrington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (723 reviews)
"Was the perfect stop over for our way home. All the employees were extremely friendly."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Great Barrington Lenox/Berkshires
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Great Barrington by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Great Barrington by IHG

2.5 out of 5
415 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington, MA
The price is Rp2.295.307 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.295.307
Rp2.563.859 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Great Barrington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (642 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Great Barrington by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Micosta Leisure Inn

Micosta Leisure Inn

3 out of 5
3007 County Rd 20, Hudson, NY
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hudson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions FASNY Museum of Firefighting ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable. Charming cat doing its own thing."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Micosta Leisure Inn
The Ponds at Foxhollow

The Ponds at Foxhollow

3 out of 5
3 Foxhollow Drive Route 7, Lenox, MA
Stay at this 3-star condo in Lenox. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Tanglewood Music Center and The Mount are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (123 reviews)
"Staff was responsive and very helpful. The property was well-landscaped and clean. Check-in and out were easy. The outdoor pool area was very nice, however, the unheated pool was too cold. The property was close to Lenox, Lee, and Stockbridge, all offering lots of dining options. The apartment was ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

The Ponds at Foxhollow
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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