Things to do in Lenox
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Pleasant Valley Wilderness Sanctuary
This 1300-acre wildlife sanctuary has 7 miles of pleasant walking trails through forests of maples, oaks, beeches and birches. It’s not uncommon to see beaver here if you come at dawn or dusk. A nature center is open daily, and you can arrange canoe trips on the Housatonic from here. To reach the sanctuary, go north on US 7 or MA 7A. Three-quarters of a mile north of the intersection of US 7 and MA 7A, turn left onto W Dugway Rd and go 1.5 miles to the sanctuary.
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Kripalu Center
Shadowbrook, the former summer home of Andrew Carnegie, overlooks Stockbridge Bowl and is now one of America’s finest yoga centers. Kripalu accommodates some 300 students, who come to study yoga, meditation and holistic therapies within peaceful surroundings. You can’t show up for a drop-in class – rather, book into a three-day ‘retreat and renewal’ program. Family programs are offered as well.
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Arcadian Shop
The Arcadian Shop rents high-end mountain, road and children’s bikes ($35 to 45), kayaks ($35), skis ($20) and snowshoes ($20). Rates are per day. Kennedy Park, just north of downtown Lenox on US 7, is popular with mountain bikers in the summer and cross-country skiers in the winter. You might also explore the Berkshires’ many miles of stunning back roads or paddle down the Housatonic River.
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Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum
This museum of railroad lore is set up in Lenox’s 1902 vintage railroad station. Its two elaborate model-railroad displays are favorites with kids. On summer weekends, rides on a 1950s diesel locomotive connect Lenox and Stockbridge (adult/senior/child four to 14 years $15/14/8, 2½-hour round-trip). The museum is 1.5 miles east of Lenox center, via Housatonic St.
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Rumpy’s
While the Federal-style inn upstairs is overpriced and forgettable, its red walled pub below deck comes with dim lighting and restaurant furniture from the ’70s. Some call it the cruise ship of Lenox, others are just reminded of ‘Twin Peaks.’ Either way, folk and jazz acts play most Friday and Saturday nights.
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Homer’s Variety
At this old-school convenience store on Church St, you can buy doughnuts (a handwritten sign proclaims ‘this is a magic donut machine’) or some gumballs from the oversized dispenser. The real draw, however, is the homemade ice-cream in five flavors (including tiramisu and chocolate) plus some otherworldly lemon ice.
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Nejaime’s Wine Cellar
You can order a Tanglewood picnic basket here ($45 for two people), or just pick up a few bottles and some gourmet cheeses to get started on your own creation. There’s another shop (413-448-2274, 444 Pittsfield Rd/US 7) heading north out of town.
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Carol’s Restaurant
- Lenox, USA
- Restaurants › Café
This is where Old School meets New Age and you can get a psychic reading with your morning pancakes. James Taylor’s favorite omelette – stuffed with tomato, feta and spinach – is physically and spiritually satisfying.
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La Terrazza
- Lenox, USA
- Entertainment › Bar
The bar of Gateways Inn offers a stunning 225 single malt scotches and at least 90 kinds of grappa. It’s not even funny how awesome you’ll feel after a proper exploration. The bar also serves light meals in elegant digs.
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Lenox Coffee
- Lenox, USA
- Restaurants › Café
For a wide selection of single origin coffee as well as some loose teas, stop in at this small café for a blast of air-conditioning and some tasty pastries. If there is a daytime hangout spot, this is it.
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Birchwood Inn
- Lenox, USA
- Restaurants › Other
Charming period inns abound in Lenox. The senior of them, Birchwood Inn, registered its first guest in 1767 and continues to offer warm hospitality today.
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Bistro Zinc
You'll find stylish bistros along Church St in the town center, including Bistro Zinc with hot postmodern decor and French-inspired New American fare.
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Mount
The Mount, novelist Edith Wharton's former estate, offers hour-long tours of her mansion and inspirational gardens.
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Shakespeare & Company
Shakespeare & Company performs the Bard's work throughout the summer.
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