Below are just some of the wonderful things to do in and around the Berkshires. Feel free to explore the area and let us know what you find! To learn more about the information below, click on the links after each sentence and begin your adventure.
Food & Entertainment
*The Triplex Cinema is located in Great Barrington, MA and shows many current major pictures. triplex cinema
*Be sure to stop by The Southfield Store on your way to or from the farm-it is just 2 miles from Gedney Farm. Grab a latte, a freshly baked muffin, or a delicious sandwich. There are dinner options as well. southfield store
*Looking for some good pizza? Try the delicious, organic, wood-fired, sourdough pizzas at Baba Louie’s in Great Barrington. baba louie's
*Try tasty local brews and great pub food at Barrington Brewery & Restaurant right in downtown Great Barrington. barrington brewery
*Dine on farm-fresh, seasonal, local fare at Great Barrington’s Allium. Focused on farm-to-table cuisine, you can get a taste of the land and a true Berkshires dining experience. allium
*Head to Xicohtencatl for some great Mexican food, located in Great Barrington. Our bet would be to try the guacamole, but don't quote us on that. xicohtencatl
*For vegetarian guests, Riverbend Cafe offers a variety of delicious sandwiches on freshly-baked bread, soups and veggies galore as well as smoothies and coffee for meal or snack time. riverbend cafe
*For home-style cooking, try Castle Street Cafe in Great Barrington. They even offer cookbooks with all their recipes to try in your home kitchen! castle street cafe
*Here’s where the nightlife is! Hit up Club Helsinki for dinner, drinks and great live music. Club Helsinki has hosted hundreds of acts over the years, including Blind Boys of Alabama and John Scofield. club helsinki
*Looking for good coffee, a hearthy breakfast or brunch? Check out Rubi's (We had pretty amazing grilled cheese sandwiches here, as well as a homemade ring ding!). Head around front to see what types of cheeses, breads and other local delights Rubiner’s Cheesemonger’s has. rubi's
*To bring an end to a perfect night you'd have to get some ice cream. Give SoCo Creamery a shot, we did and we've liked everything we've tried. Lots of great flavors. soco creamery
Get Outside!
*Hike Monument Mountain, just minutes from Gedney Farm on Rt. 7 Between Stockbridge and Great Barrington. This hike features two trails with varying difficulty from easy to strenuous, but both offer outstanding views. The Poet's Hike is where Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne first became friends. monument mountain
*Take a lovely stroll on the greenway trail along the Housatonic River. river walk
*Enjoy a dip or enjoy the beach at Lake Mansfield, in Great Barrington. lake mansfield
* Visit Otis Reservoir and Tolland State Forest to swim, relax and catch some beautiful sites in East Otis. otis reservoir
*Waterfalls and breath taking sights are what you will find at Bash Bish Falls. bash bish falls
*Also nearby is Olivia’s Outlook in West Stockbridge. Part of the Yukon Ridge, with hiking trails running north and south this vantage point offers perhaps the best view of Stockbridge Bowl. olivia's outlook
*Wander through the paths of the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge and take in the aromas of fresh botanical wonders. The BBG features plants that thrive in the Berkshires in an informal, country setting. berkshire botanical garden
*Play a round of golf at the Egremont Country Club in Great Barrington on their challenging and picturesque course. With public tee-times available up to seven days in advance, this well-maintained course is surrounded by rolling hills, beautiful views and winding streams. egremont country club
*Pick your own blueberries & apples at Windy Hill Farm in Great Barrington and enjoy their pastoral setting. windy hill farm
*Technically this is not outside, but my brother Mike says this place is a yoga mecca! kripalu
*After all that activity, unwind at Mepal Spa, located on the Gedney Farm property just one mile up Rt. 7. Mepal offers a full spa experience in a serene setting. mepal spa
*Take a romantic, non-taxing stroll in the impeccably landscaped Naumkeag Gardens in nearby Stockbridge. naumkeag gardens
*Aspinwall Adult Equestrian Center-Home of Berkshire Horseback Adventures (413) 637-9090 gohorseback@aol.com www.berkshirehorseback.net Enjoy the unseen Berkshires on horseback! Enjoy the scenic trails of Kennedy Park and Lenox Mountain, the wildlife and the company - Absolute beginners to advanced riders - One hour, half day, overnight rides - 44" height requirement. aspinwall equestrian
Art & Museums & History
*The Norman Rockwell Museum preserves, studies and communicates with a worldwide audience the life, art and spirit of Norman Rockwell in the field of illustration. It is located just off Rt. 183 in Stockbridge. norman rockwell
*Saunter up to Pittsfield to visit the Berkshire Museum, home of myriad artifacts from ancient Egypt to China and across the globe and the millenia. berkshire museum
*Listen to the Boston Pops orchestra play at the legendary Tanglewood. This is one of Boston’s (and the world’s) premiere pops orchestras and Lenox is right off the Mass Turnpike. tanglewood
*Be mesmerized by ballet or musical theater at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center just up the road in Great Barrington. Mahaiwe hails as the leading year-round presenter of performing arts, film, and educational programs for the Southern Berkshires. mahaiwe
*Visit the former summer home of novelist Edith Wharton and sip coffee at the estate’s garden cafe. Located just off the Mass Turnpike in Lenox, this estate is a great visit on the trip in or out of Gedney. edith wharton
*Make your own hunt for the great white whale at Arrowhead, Herman Melville’s home and grounds in Pittsfield, MA, north of the Mass Turnpike on Rt. 20. herman melville
*Interested in trains? Check out the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum. trains
*Journey back in time at this Colonial-era house and museum, a National Historic Landmark that tells the story of the Stockbridge Mohicans and missionary John Sergeant. mission house and gardens
Shopping
*Cap off a stroll through downtown Great Barrington with a little shopping at Yellow House Books. yellow house books
*Pick up some fancy-pants (but pretty) China and tableware at Elise Adams. elise abrams
*Take a spin through Berkshire Home & Antiques, home to a wide variety of treasures. antiques
*Explore what the Berkshires have to offer! berkshire info
