Lenox (Massachusetts)
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Get in
- From the west (3 hours from New York City): Take the Taconic State Parkway. Exit at "Hillsdale, Claverack, Route 23" and follow Route 23 East to Great Barrington. North on Route 7 through Stockbridge. Left onto Route 7A into Lenox.
- From the east (2 1/2 hours from Boston): Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 2, marked Lee. Follow Route 20 West about 4 miles beyond Lee then left on to Route 183 into Lenox.
- From the south (75 minutes from Hartford): North on I-91 to the Massachusetts Turnpike West to exit 2; then as above.
Get around
The small downtown area is easily walkable, and Tanglewood is just a mile from the central crossroads. To go farther, you will probably need at least a bicycle if not a motor vehicle.
See
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Ventfort Hall Museum of the Gilded Age
address: 104 Walker StreetGilded Age mansion. -
Mount Estate and Gardens of Edith Wharton
address: 2 Plunkett StreetElegant 1902 mansion and magnificent formal gardens designed by Edith Wharton, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and authority on architecture, interior design and gardens. Lenox AthenaeumSeminars on classical music, theater, dance, literature, and other subjects. Music recitals, private and charitable functions, as well as lectures that promote an appreciation of the history, literature, and the natural beauty of the Berkshires.
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address: 70 Kemble StreetMid June-late Oct. Morning, noon and night. Walking trails, picnic areas, free outdoor family performances. Experience eight plays on three indoor and outdoor stages.
Do
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phone: +1 413 637-1600address: 297 West StreetSummer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Tanglewood Music Center, and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute.
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Undermountain Farm Riding Stable
address: 400 Undermountain RdPony rides ($20) and guided trail rides ($55). Schooling shows. -
Berkshire Horseback Adventures
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Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
address: 472 West Mountain RoadDaily July-mid Oct; Off season: Tu-Su and Monday holidays. Over 7 mi (11.25 km) of trails on 1500 acres. -
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
address: West Stand Richmond Mountain Rd. Offers yoga, meditation, massage and other healing arts. -
address: 275 Main StreetA compact multi-use park on the site of a former Gilded Age resort home now reverted to forest.
Eat
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address: Blantyre RdMobil Five-Star Award and the Wine Spectator’s 2003 Best of Award of Excellence.
Chocolate Springs CafePastry Café.
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address: 65 Church StLunch, dinner. Regional & ethnic dishes. Vegetarian items available. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
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Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club
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Dish Cafe Bistro
address: 37 Church StBreakfast, lunch & carry out daily. -
Firefly
address: 71 Church StLunch, dinner. Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence”. -
phone: +1 413 637-2532address: 51 Walker St
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address: 218 Main StDaily for lunch and dinner. Northern Itaian/American.
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Prime Italian Steakhouse & Bar
address: 15 Franklin StGreat wine list, late night entertainment on weekends. -
Seven Hills Inn and Restaurant
address: 40 Plunkett StGourmet dining on fine china. -
address: 80 Main St
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address: 242 Pittsfield Rd
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address: 16 Church StFull breakfast, Afternoon English tea, Candelight dinners.
WheatleighHawthorne Rd. Year-round. Lunch and dinner daily. Prix-fixe.
Drink
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Olde Heritage Tavern
address: 12 Housatonic StNeighborhood bar, very casual. Pool, darts, jukebox, and pub food.
Sleep
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address: 194 Pittsfield Rd, RT 7 & 20, Lenox, MA 01240 USFree wireless Internet Access, Free Day Break Breakfast, Outside pool, Free Parking, TV with cable HBO, Free Newspaper, Near to Tanglewood Music Festival.
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address: 474 Pittsfield RdFree wireless Internet access, free breakfast, free parking, TV with cable, pet-friendly.
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address: 462 Pittsfield Road, Routes 7 and 20Jacuzzi rooms, free wireless Internet access, free breakfast, outside pool, handicap rooms, free parking, TV with cable.
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address: 10 Richmond Mountain RdWalk to Tanglewood. Pool & tennis.
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phone: +1 413 499-3700address: 461 Pittsfield Rd(Rtes 7 & 20). 6 room categories, outdoor pool, AAA 3-Diamond.
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phone: +1 413 637-2600address: 7 Hubbard StElegant country bed and breakfast featuring comfortable rooms with private baths, luxury linens, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast included. Pet friendly rooms available.
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address: Blantyre RdTennis courts, heated pool. Recipient of the Mobil Five-Star Award.
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address: 15 Hawthorne St15 rooms.
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Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires
address: 165 Kemble StDedicated to healthy living and fitness. Classes, hiking & biking, spa & body treatments, nutritious gourmet dining, private consultations and workshops. -
address: 210 West St1/4 mile to Tanglewood. 75' Heated lap pool.
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address: 25 Cliffwood St7 rooms.
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Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club
address: 55 Lee RdAAA Four Diamond Resort. 107 rooms, indoor/outdoor pools, 18-hole championship golf course, tennis, x-c skiing, 3 restaurants on property. -
address: 135 Main St18-room Colonial Inn. In center of Lenox Village. Largest outdoor pool in Berkshire County.
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phone: +1 413 637-2532address: 51 Walker St12 rooms. Pricey and worth it.
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address: 91 Walker St14 Rooms. One mile to Tanglewood.
Howard Johnson Express InnRoutes 7 & 20. Newly constructed.
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phone: +1 413 637-4113address: 2 Kemble St
Ponds at FoxhollowRoute 7. One and two bedroom condominiums.
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address: 11 Old Stockbridge RdAt town center. One of New York Magazine’s 30 best B&Bs.
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Seven Hills Inn and Restaurant
address: 40 Plunkett St1911 mansion with fine dining. -
address: 169 Under Mountain Rd3 suites and separate cottage. Walk to Tanglewood.
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address: 17 Main StWalk to Tanglewood.
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address: 16 Church StYear round. 32 rooms. Historic 1771 Inn
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address: 64 Walker St8 rooms.
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address: Hawthorne Rd19 Rooms. Walk to Tanglewood.
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address: 5 Greenwood St
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address: 525 Pittsfield Rd
Go next
Jacob's Pillow dance festival is in Becket, about a half hour's drive from Lenox, depending on traffic.