Guidebook for Monterey
Parks & Nature
Try a walk to Steadman Pond, just of Tyringham Road, 5 mins drive from the house - Stunning array of color.
Steadman Pond
Try a walk to Steadman Pond, just of Tyringham Road, 5 mins drive from the house - Stunning array of color.
Benedict Pond Loop
Great walk around the pond about 1.5 hours
Lake Garfield
Local swimming lake with sandy beach -
Appalachian Trail
256 Guilder Hollow RdGreat walk, 15 mins to 15 days!
Hike opposite the house, just follow the path and find your way down to Lake Garfield, - just keep heading down hill and you'll come across it.
80 Mt Hunger Rd
80 Mount Hunger RoadHike opposite the house, just follow the path and find your way down to Lake Garfield, - just keep heading down hill and you'll come across it.
Housatonic
Great river walk; Address: 195 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 01230-1602
Fantastic waterfall for exploring, swimming & picnicking - 20 mins drive
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Umpachene Falls Park
Umpachene Falls RoadFantastic waterfall for exploring, swimming & picnicking - 20 mins drive
Located: Main road, Monterey/Otis - take a left out of house along Mount Hunger, end of road, turn left and then Bobs way is just across on the right hand side - you can walk from house. 1⁄2 mile to trail.
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Berkshire Natural Resources
309 Bank RowLocated: Main road, Monterey/Otis - take a left out of house along Mount Hunger, end of road, turn left and then Bobs way is just across on the right hand side - you can walk from house. 1⁄2 mile to trail.
Gould Farm
100 Gould RdDiane's trail is a lovely hike through working farm.
Ski centar Catamount Mountain
78 Catamount RdGreat for winter ski and summer zip lining
Undermountain Farm
400 Under Mountain RdHorse riding
Ski Butternut
380 State RdGreat ski mountain
Onota Lake
Lakeway DriveGood place to rent boats and fishing
Shopping
Great for the basics, try the egg roll. Good for coffee and ice cream too
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Monterey General Store
448 Main RdGreat for the basics, try the egg roll. Good for coffee and ice cream too
Great French market for coffee and lunch and some excellent french condiments
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Bizalion's Café-Market
684 Main StGreat French market for coffee and lunch and some excellent french condiments
Berkshire Food Co-op
34 Bridge StGreat local organic focused food shop
Guido's Fresh Marketplace
760 S Main StThe Berkshire's version of Wholefoods
Lee Premium Outlets
17 Premium Outlet BoulevardLocal shopping outlets 15 mins from house
Food Scene
Roadside Store & Cafe
275 Main RdLocal farm restaurant on the way to Great Barrington
The Prairie Whale
178 Main StExcellent pub for eating and drinking
The Old Inn On The Green
Amazing candle lit dinner
Allium Restaurant + Bar
42/44 Railroad StOne of our favorite places to eat in GB
Soco Creamery
5 Railroad StGreat local ice cream
The Red Lion Inn
30 Main StWorth a visit in Stockbridge
Barrington Brewery & Restaurant
420 Stockbridge RoadGreat food and beer place
20 Railroad St
20 Railroad StreetGreat local pub with excellent food & cask ales
Cantina 229
229 Hartsville-New Marlborough RdGreat local dining
Great little spot for lunch vert close to Umpachene Falls Park.
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The Southfield Store
163 Norfolk RdGreat little spot for lunch vert close to Umpachene Falls Park.
Arts & Culture
Tanglewood
One of the best outdoor concerts in the country - Summer only
Jacob's Pillow
358 George Carter RdGreat dance and entertainment
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayAmazing gallery - great to take kids on a rainy day
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayExcellent museum in Pittsfield
Mason Library
229 Main StGreat Library in center of Great Barrington - kids activities in basement
Muzej Normana Rockwella
9 Glendale RdGreat museum
Berkshire Museum
39 South StGreat museum for kids.
Theatre Council Productions
22 Gilmore AvenueLocal theatre
The Triplex Cinema
70 Railroad StLocal movie theatre
Sightseeing
Great Barrington
Our local town for great local shops and restaurants
Hancock Shaker Village
1843 W Housatonic StGreat day out for the kids, petting zoo etc
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum
10 Willow Creek RdBerkshire Scenic Railway Museum, Lenox
Edith Wharton's beautiful home, well worth the visit - 25 min drive - great for the kids
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The Mount, Edith Whartonova kuća
2 Plunkett StEdith Wharton's beautiful home, well worth the visit - 25 min drive - great for the kids
Lovely historic house end of Mt Hunger Road, lovely hikes from the house
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Bidwell House Museum
100 Art School RdLovely historic house end of Mt Hunger Road, lovely hikes from the house
Essentials
Katie's Country Store and Takeout
1922 E Otis RdLocal general store 15 min drive
Local store with dining - very sweet and worth the trip 20 mins drive
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Mill River General Store
10 Great Barrington RdLocal store with dining - very sweet and worth the trip 20 mins drive