Engaging Activities to Make Your Time in the Berkshires Extraordinary
BROOK FARM INN
Local Attractions
From outdoor adventures to gourmet food, museums, and live performances,
Brook Farm Inn is close to what you love!
TANGLEWOOD
Tanglewood, one of the world's most beloved music festivals, is located just blocks from Brook Farm Inn. It is the famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops. Surrounded by scenic beauty, Tanglewood offers a unique concert experience featuring classical, jazz, and popular music, as well as live-score movie events and comedy performances.
For tickets and more information: www.bso.org/tanglewood
THEATER
The Lenox area offers a rich theater scene with top venues like the Berkshire Theatre Group, Barrington Stage Company, Shakespeare & Company, and Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. Brook Farm Inn is the perfect spot for theater lovers seeking both tranquility and cultural enrichment. For tickets and more information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org
www.barringtonstageco.org
www.shakespeare.org
www.mahaiwe.org
RESTAURANTS
Lenox boasts a diverse range of restaurants, from cozy cafes to fine dining. Close to Brook Farm Inn, you'll find excellent, seasonal farm-to-table fare at
Cello,
and upscale American dishes at
Bistro Zinc and
Alta. Try
Frankie's
and
Pizzeria Boema for fantastic Italian and wood-fired pizza.
Ombra boasts an extensive bar,
Yao
offers Asian fusion cuisine, and if you're craving tapas? Brava has you covered. For casual bites, head to
Antimony Brewing
and
Firefly Gastropub.
MUSEUMS
The Lenox area is home to several renowned museums offering art, history, and culture. The
Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge celebrates the iconic American artist, while
MASS MoCA and
The Clark Art Institute feature world-class art collections. To explore local history, visit Edith Wharton's home,
The Mount, and the Gilded Age summer home of the Morgans,
Ventfort Hall, both located right here in Lenox.
Health & Wellness
This area is a wellness haven with a strong focus on fitness and health. Explore
Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness, Lenox Yoga, and
Rhythms for rejuvenating yoga sessions.
Massage in Lenox and
Elle Day Spa provide healing and relaxing massages. And the
Kripalu Center in Stockbridge is famous for its healthful retreats.
Hiking Trails
The Berkshires offer stunning hiking trails for all levels. Popular spots include
Mount Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts, and
the
Appalachian Trail,
which passes through the region.
The Mount
offers (free!) scenic, peaceful walks on its historic grounds, while
Monument Mountain rewards your hike with panoramic vistas at its summit.
SHOPPING
The Berkshires offer unique shopping with fun boutiques, charming shops, and art galleries in Lenox, Lee, Stockbridge, and Great Barrington. And check out the local Farmers' Markets in the summer months! Whether for locally made food, gifts, antiques, home goods, or fashion, this region has something special for every shopper.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Brook Farm Inn is the perfect home base for outdoor adventures like hiking, skiing, mountain biking, fishing, and kayaking! Popular spots include
Mount Greylock for stunning hikes,
Jiminy Peak for winter skiing, the
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
for biking, and the
Housatonic River
and
Pontoosuc Lake for boating and fishing.
LOCAL SpiritS
With our full liquor license, Brook Farm offers some of the best beverages from Berkshire producers, right at the Inn. The Berkshires boast great wineries like
Balderdash Cellars and
Hilltop Orchards, as well as local breweries such as
Barrington Brewery and
Bright Ideas Brewing.
Pampering
Boost your relaxation level with a soothing facial, salt scrub, or mani-pedi from one of the area's fantastic spas and salons. We recommend:
Shear Design www.lenoxsalon.com
Luxury Nails & Spa www.luxurynailslenox.com
Salon Lennox www.salonlennox.com
