Great Barrington & Around

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Introducing Great Barrington & Around

Main St used to consist of Woolworth’s, hardware stores, thrift shops and a run-down diner. These have given way to artsy boutiques, antique shops, coffeehouses and restaurants, so much so that locals are beginning to call their town ‘Little SoHo, ’ perhaps to appeal to the many city travelers who are now stopping to shop and eat at the best selection of restaurants in the region. But beware: the town’s popularity makes for traffic jams on summer weekends.

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Last updated: Oct 3, 2008

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  1. zebra avatar
    RE: One night in Berkshires in July?

    by zebra 18 April 2010

    You have a lot of options. Starting in Lee, there are a few motels. One of them is America's Best Value Inn. A room should be well under…
  2. bleen68 avatar
    One night in Berkshires in July?

    by bleen68 18 April 2010

    We are studying where to stop for one night in July in the Berkshires. There seem to be options anywhere from Stockbridge, MA to Bennington…
  3. lisaknitter avatar
    RE: One night getaway from Boston-- ideas?

    by lisaknitter 27 July 2008

    If you felt like it you could always drive west to the Berkshires (still w/in the state, straight shot on the Pike), but dunno if it seems…

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