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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
The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce can
be reached at www.greatbarrington.org
for more detailed information.
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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