The Facts

Return to main article

The Berkshires have two peak seasons: July and August, when the arts calendar is fullest, and October, for the leaves. Unless there's snow, the winter months can be brown and dreary.

WHERE TO STAY
Cranwell Resort & Spa DOUBLES FROM $315. RTE. 20, LENOX; 800/272-6935 OR 413/637-1364; www.cranwell.com
Elm Court DOUBLES FROM $650. 310 OLD STOCKBRIDGE RD., LENOX; 413/637-1556; www.elmcourt.com
Old Inn on the Green DOUBLES FROM $195, DINNER FOR TWO $100. RTE. 57, NEW MARLBOROUGH; 413/229-3131; www.oldinn.com
Porches Inn DOUBLES FROM $125. 231 RIVER ST., NORTH ADAMS; 413/664-0400; www.porches.com
Red Lion Inn DOUBLES FROM $130, DINNER FOR TWO $70. 30 MAIN ST., STOCKBRIDGE; 413/298-5545; www.redlioninn.com
Stonover Farm DOUBLES FROM $250, INCLUDING BREAKFAST. 169 UNDER MOUNTAIN RD., LENOX; 413/637-9100; www.stonoverfarm.com
Wheatleigh DOUBLES FROM $545, DINNER FOR TWO $230. 11 HAWTHORNE RD., LENOX; 413/637-0610; www.wheatleigh.com

WHERE TO EAT
Chocolate Springs Café RTE. 7, LENOX; 413/637-9820
Firefly DINNER FOR TWO $75. 71 CHURCH ST., LENOX; 413/637-2700
John Andrew's Restaurant DINNER FOR TWO $80. RTE. 23 AT BLUNT RD., SOUTH EGREMONT; 413/528-3469
Verdura DINNER FOR TWO $80. 44 RAILROAD ST., GREAT BARRINGTON; 413/528-8969
Zinc DINNER FOR TWO $80. 56 CHURCH ST., LENOX; 413/637-8800

WHERE TO SHOP
Centuryhurst 173 S. MAIN ST., SHEFFIELD; 413/229-8131
Cupboards & Roses 296 S. MAIN ST., SHEFFIELD; 413/229-3070
Holsten Galleries 3 ELM ST., STOCKBRIDGE; 413/298-3044
Lydia Mongiardo Collection 51 CHURCH ST., LENOX; 413/637-0809
Sienna Gallery 80 MAIN ST., LENOX; 413/637-8386

WHAT TO DO
Canyon Ranch 165 KEMBLE ST., LENOX; 800/742-9000 OR 413/637-4100; www.canyonranch.com
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival JUNE 23-AUGUST 29. 358 GEORGE CARTER RD., BECKET; 413/637-1322; www.jacobspillow.org
MASS MoCA 87 MARSHALL ST., NORTH ADAMS 413/662-2111; www.massmoca.org
The Mount 2 PLUNKETT ST., LENOX; 413/637-1899
Shakespeare & Company Theater workshop. 70 KEMBLE ST., LENOX; 413/637-3353
Tanglewood Festival JULY 1-SEPTEMBER 5. 297 WEST ST., LENOX; 413/637-5165

Copyright © 2008, American Express Publishing. All rights reserved.

Visit our other American Express Publishing Web sites:
Food & Wine | T+L GOLF | T+L Family | SkyGuide | Executive Travel

SUBSCRIPTIONS: Manage Your Subscription | International | Billing | Change Your Address or E-mail

Advertise | Contact Us | Site Map | RSS Feeds

View Website Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement of American Express Publishing Corporation. Users of this site agree to be bound by the terms of the American Express Publishing Corporation Website Terms and Conditions. Copyright © 1997 - 2008 American Express Publishing Corporation. All Rights Reserved.