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Jacob's Pillow

Jacob's Pillow, Lenox

 apbeaches Says:  Brought a picnic and enjoyed the grounds and outdoor modern dance festival. This National Historic Landmark and National Medal of Arts recipient, Jacob's Pillow is called "the dance center of the nation" by The New York Times, the Pillow brings together dance, music, art,... 

Chesterwood

Chesterwood, Lenox

 apbeaches Says:  Enjoyed our tour of Daniel Chester French's Summer Home, studio and 120 acre grounds. Yes, he is the sculptor who created the Lincoln Memorial, Minute Man Statue, fountain at DuPont Circle, and the U.S. Customs House in the NYC Battery. French was fascinating, our guide... 

The Mount

The Mount, Lenox

 apbeaches Says:  Ann Shea, House Manager & guide was very knowledgeable re. Edith Wharton & her home. The first floor has been restored beautifully. It was interesting to see large photographs from 1902, in the rooms that were renovated. Ann skillfully intertwined Wharton's life & literature... 

Edith Wharton's Estate

Edith Wharton's Estate, Lenox

 KittyLou Says:  The Mount was built to the ideals of the book "The Decoration of Houses" written by Wharton with the archiect Ogden Codman.The house had been left to wreck and ruin. I saw it in the mid 1990s when the restorations appeared to be far, far from complete.I hear now that the... 

Herman Melville's Arrowhead

Herman Melville's Arrowhead, Lenox

 apbeaches Says:  Enjoyed our tour of Melville's home. Our docent was knowledgeable about his life, family, and literature. Interesting to see the intertwining of Rockwell & Hawthorne in Melville's life. The furnishings, memorabilia, and writings were well presented. Dianne was a fund of... 

Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum, Lenox

 apbeaches Says:  The museum was well organized; each room reflected parts of the Northeast where Rockwell lived & worked. The docent was informative and keyed us in to objects in the paintings & aspects of Norman's life that we wouldn't have captured on our own. All of Rockwell's Saturday... 

Tanglewood

Tanglewood, Lenox

 apbeaches Says:  We brought our blanket and picnic to the grounds at 6:00. We purchased CD's in the glass house and antipasti on the grounds. The Boston Symphony did not disappoint. Beautiful night, memorable music, great company ... 

Feel like a Jetsetter from another time...

Feel like a Jetsetter from another time..., Lenox

 garridogal Says:  Really, all we did in Lenox was to attend a wedding so all I can recommend is that you check out the gorgeous resort where it was held. The Cranwell Inn is beautiful, classy and will bring you back to another time.... Drive around the grounds and go into the lobby and look... 

Hotels  

Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club

 3 Reviews and 355 Opinions  Four of us did a girls' getaway weekend and it was a lot of fun. We elected to take the spa package... 

Hotels  

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: Yoga, Spa Service, Hotel, REALLY good food

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: Yoga, Spa Service, Hotel, REALLY good food, Lenox

 KYliesYoga Says:  Really REALLY good food. they serve 3 meals per day, all vegetarian, with chicken & fish selections as well. Dessert is SO good. Peaceful atmosphere, ample reading areas, coffee shop, outdoor areas. I was there for a month in January. :)Make sure you check your room type... 

Super 8 Motel in Lee: Average accomodations for the price of Luxury!

Super 8 Motel in Lee: Average accomodations for the price of Luxury!, Lenox

 garridogal Says:  So....we stayed at the Super 8 Motel in Lee, which is the town next to Lenox. Thanks to Tanglewood, the price of our room there was comperable to a room in Boston or any other large city! It was just fine. Sure, the decor was heinous as it always is at these kind of places... 

Restaurants  

Cakewalk: Delicious Bakery & Cafe

Cakewalk: Delicious Bakery & Cafe, Lenox

 apbeaches Says:  Charming bakery with cafe tables. Clean, warm, cozy & delicious. Everything was better than expected, we enjoyed the large window overlooking Main Street. People were friendly, service was good; can't wait to go back! Enjoyed the french onion soup, sandwiches, quiche's,... 

Dakota Steak House: Wonderful Salad Bar

Dakota Steak House: Wonderful Salad Bar, Lenox

 apbeaches Says:  Usual steak bar, hopping with people. Our waitress was a bit disorganized, forgetful & confused. Smaller portions of steaks were reasonable and well portioned. My house cut prime rib was cooked to perfection, but when I looked carefully a piece was chopped out of... 

Xicohtencatl Mexican Restaurant: Between Lenox & Great Barrington

Xicohtencatl Mexican Restaurant: Between Lenox & Great Barrington, Lenox

 apbeaches Says:  We enjoyed sitting on the terrace, it was colorful & a beautiful day! I'm sorry we didn't wait :10 and eat at Baba Louis, a local legend in Great Barrington - next time! Small dish of salsa was mainly chopped tomatoes & onions. The half basket of chips wasn't exciting and... 

Elizabeth's: Off the Beaten Path

Elizabeth's: Off the Beaten Path, Lenox

 apbeaches Says:  I felt like we were visiting Tom the owner & chef's home. He had an open kitchen & a relaxed & casual ambiance. The menu was very creative & poetic. Service was attentive & friendly. Entree's were huge & delicious. A memorable evening! Our rustic bread was warm & good. The... 

The Red Lion Inn: Historic Inn

The Red Lion Inn: Historic Inn, Lenox

 apbeaches Says:  We sat in the beautiful courtyard on a beautiful day. The service was impecable, everything we ordered was wonderful. We enjoyed walking around the Inn; the big porch, antique elevator & gift shop were well done. The fish & chips & eggplant dish were wonderful. 

The Cranwell Inn: Bring on the Maple Syrup!

The Cranwell Inn: Bring on the Maple Syrup!, Lenox

 garridogal Says:  There was a brunch for the guests, the day after the wedding, which we attended. I had put all the food I wanted on my plate but when I attempted to put maple syrup on just my French Toast, the jug opening got stuck at first. When it did open, it poured SO much syrup out... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Laura's Tower
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Laura's tower and to the ice glen--both trails emanate from the same trailhead, located behind The Red LionInn, a landmark in Stockbridge. Make a left turn at tyhe Inn and the 2nd left aat Park Street. Pass a gas station, roller blading park with ramps, until you hit the small parking area. Go over the scenic footbridge, cross the railroad tracks, ascent uphill following the markings on the trees.

We hiked 2/3 mile to Laura's Tower. It was a clear beautiful afternoon We climbed the ladder for breathe taking views of the Bershires. Our camera captured the sights. We passed hikers that commented about bug spray, but we weren't effected.

Written Jul 15, 2008

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Sports & Outdoors  

Historic Stadium
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Wahconah Park was built in 1892; it is recognized in the Register of National Historic Places. We were surprised to see the famous ballplayers that played here.

We watched a Collegiate Baseball League game where the Pittsfield Dukes beat Hartford. It was a beautiful evening, the Duke Dog got spectators were singing, dancing and competing on the field. It was a great place to people watch, it was a different slice of life - perhaps from a Rockwell painting.

Updated Jul 15, 2008

Phone: 413.447.3853

Website: http://www.pittsfielddukes.com

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