Lenox, MA -- last minute weekend trip
May 2nd, 2019, 05:28 PM
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Lenox, MA -- last minute weekend trip
Hi - DH and I booked 3 nights in Lenox, driving from Phila on Thursday afternoon (not looking forward to the traffic). Staying at the Hampton Inn to use up points. We are looking for a mixture of relaxation and sight-seeing, and are thinking of: Rockwell museum, Ventfort Hall Mansion, Berkshire Mountain Bakery... what else do you recommend? It Deerfield worth the hour drive? We enjoy architecture, wandering neighborhoods, great coffee and cocktails, outdoor markets, history, cafes, people watching, art especially outdoors, concerts. Will also visit exceptional churches, museums, shopping, castles, etc, to a limit.
Appreciate any recommendations!
Appreciate any recommendations!
May 3rd, 2019, 04:17 AM
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We visited both The Mount (Edith Wharton's home) and Naumkeag last summer and both are very interesting estates with lovely gardens. It looks as though Naumkeag has a daffodil festival going on
Hancock Shaker Village is another really interesting place for both architecture and history.
I would save Deerfield for another trip. It is definitely worth seeing.
Hancock Shaker Village is another really interesting place for both architecture and history.
I would save Deerfield for another trip. It is definitely worth seeing.
May 3rd, 2019, 01:34 PM
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In case anyone else is following, I called The Mount and learned that their first day is May 11. Guided tours included in admission are every hour on the hour starting at 11 (they are open 10-5). No reservation needed and tours do not cap out at a certain capacity.
May 6th, 2019, 01:50 PM
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Does anyone have experience visiting the Bellamy-Ferriday estate in CT? https://www.ctlandmarks.org/bellamy-ferriday
I searched this board and didn't get any hits. My interest stems from reading the novel, Lilac Girls https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/...93-lilac-girls
I searched this board and didn't get any hits. My interest stems from reading the novel, Lilac Girls https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/...93-lilac-girls
May 7th, 2019, 04:17 AM
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It's about an hour from there to Amherst, which has Amherst college and a cute little downtown area. It also has Emily Dickinson's home and museum as well as her brother's home, both of which you can tour. I love Emily Dickinson so adored this trip. The college is super cute, and the downtown area has some cute little coffee shops and places to eat. We parked at Emily Dickinson's home and could walk to everything.
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It's about an hour from there to Amherst, which has Amherst college and a cute little downtown area. It also has Emily Dickinson's home and museum as well as her brother's home, both of which you can tour. I love Emily Dickinson so adored this trip. The college is super cute, and the downtown area has some cute little coffee shops and places to eat. We parked at Emily Dickinson's home and could walk to everything.
May 8th, 2019, 03:48 PM
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When we visit the area about once a year we usually stop for lunch in Lee. There are a couple of cafes right along Hwy20 as it passes through town. Last trip we enjoyed a quiet lunch at the Starving Artist Cafe.
For dinner we've eaten at Mint (Indian) twice. First time was great, 2nd time meh.
For takeout or sandwiches we've liked prepared foods from Guido's market, just up the road from the Hampton Inn.
For dinner we've eaten at Mint (Indian) twice. First time was great, 2nd time meh.
For takeout or sandwiches we've liked prepared foods from Guido's market, just up the road from the Hampton Inn.
May 8th, 2019, 04:56 PM
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Clark Art Institute
Charming Williamstown is 25 miles away from Lenox. There is a real treasure in Williamstown: Clark Art Institute. It is hard to imagine that such a tiny rural town is home to the most spectacular collection of Impressionist art, but this is the fact. If you are interested in art, do not miss it.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Art_Institute
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Art_Institute
May 9th, 2019, 04:37 AM
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When we visit the area about once a year we usually stop for lunch in Lee. There are a couple of cafes right along Hwy20 as it passes through town. Last trip we enjoyed a quiet lunch at the Starving Artist Cafe.
For dinner we've eaten at Mint (Indian) twice. First time was great, 2nd time meh.
For takeout or sandwiches we've liked prepared foods from Guido's market, just up the road from the Hampton Inn.
For dinner we've eaten at Mint (Indian) twice. First time was great, 2nd time meh.
For takeout or sandwiches we've liked prepared foods from Guido's market, just up the road from the Hampton Inn.
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If you want a good view, drive (or hike) to the top of Mt Greylock (highest point in MA).
Leaves are just now budding across the area so you'll have lots of shades of green. Hiking trails are muddy (unless stone or paved). Mosquitos are out, but it's not quite black fly time yet. As long as you're not out in the woods at dusk bugs should be ok.
Leaves are just now budding across the area so you'll have lots of shades of green. Hiking trails are muddy (unless stone or paved). Mosquitos are out, but it's not quite black fly time yet. As long as you're not out in the woods at dusk bugs should be ok.
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