Location: Great Barrington
Top Things to do in Great Barrington
The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Great Barrington, Massachusetts (MA)
Great Barrington is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,104 at the 2010 census. Both a summer resort and home to Ski Butternut, Great Barrington includes the villages of Van Deusenville and Housatonic. It is the birthplace of W. E. B. Du Bois. In 2012, Smithsonian magazine ranked Great Barrington #1 in its list of "The 20 Best Small Towns in America".
Restaurants in Great Barrington
1. The Guthrie Center & Foundation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
The epicenter of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant." The events that took place on Thanksgiving 1965 became a song, the song became a record, the record a movie. The movie was filmed in 1968 where the actual events took place on location at The Old Trinity Church, which became The Guthrie Center founded by Arlo Guthrie, and named for his parents, Woody & Marjorie Guthrie in 1991. The Center continues the Guthrie Family philosophy of a place for interfaith worship, cultural exchange especially with music and art, and of course a place to eat (during seasonal performances). 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the "Alice's Restaurant Massacree" and the old church will celebrate in style with services and performances that will put a smile on your face and nourish your heart.
Reviewed By NyRudie
Hardly anyone there for the Thursday night hootenanny but had a great time. The 2 performers on a cold , February Thursday night were wonderful. The center oozes with good vibes.
2. Monument Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
Ascend this popular peak, which once drew 19th-century literary giants, and from its summit gaze across the spectacular landscapes of the Housatonic River Valley.
Reviewed By scarymary73 - North Andover, United States
Great hike, did the loop starting with the steep part in the beginning then did the summit connector in the middle and ended with the Indian head trail. A little over 3 miles total. Started early to beat the crowds and glad we did because the parking lot was overflowing by the time we finished. The views from the summit were very nice! Trail was very clean, a little rocky so watch your step.
3. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
The mission of The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is to be the leading year-round presenter of performing arts, film, educational and family programs for the Berkshires and neighboring communities. Through programs of the highest quality in dance, music, theatre and opera, we ensure a diversity of talent on the stage and screen of our beautifully restored historic theater. Our goal is to present a variety of programs that appeal to all ages and interests, at ticket prices affordable to our community.
Reviewed By Freedom_on_wheels - Great Barrington, United States
The Mahaiwe Theater, known now as the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, has returned to its roots in recent years as a live performance venue. This historical gem opened its doors in 1905 and has seen its fair share of famous name headliners walk across the stage for over 100 years. Primarily used as a film theater since the early days of silent films, then the "talkies" and newsreels, the Mahaiwe was rescued from potential demolition in the late 1900's and renovated to recoup much of its original splendor. Known for its excellent acoustics which allow even un-miked performers on stage to be heard from any seat in the house, the Mahaiwe is now used primarily for live performances with a smattering of vintage movies throughout the year. The seating has been revamped from 1,000 down to 700 over the years and now allows for a greater degree of comfortable enjoyment from anywhere. This is certainly a gem worth visiting.
4. Taft Farms
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
5. Triplex Cinema
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4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By 716samf - Sharon, United States
Yes yes. Quiet. Have a popcorn with a beer matinee ???????? and it’s clean. Easy to get to , park and. Ok. For all of the rest of it
6. Lake Mansfield
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4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Allawy619
It was a really nice spot with small beach, grass with some tables and stand grills and two portable toilets. The area was small but really nice with some trees for shade. There was a good number of parking spots. Lifeguards on duty when I was there. The staff were limiting the number of people there at once and also limiting your time for two hours (due to COVID-19), which I really appreciated.
7. W.E.B. DuBois Birthplace
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3.5 based on 23 reviews
8. Housatonic River Walk
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3.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By RJBLH - South Ozone Park, United States
Just steps off Main street, you can stroll along the Housatonic River and make your way back into downtown
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