Useful Information:
Great Barrington Visitors Center: 413-528-1510. Ask for Joy.
Important for cell-phone users:
Cell phone coverage in the region is inconsistent. When we checked over Thanksgiving, Verizon had recently built a cell phone tower in Great Barrington, so the area is no longer towerless (for better or worse), but reception outside of town remains spotty. Please plan accordingly. (Give folks the phone number for your hotel, bring plenty of quarters, etc.) You can reach Chuck and Amy if needed at the Walters’ house: 413-644-9079.
Activities:
We will be arranging some fun, outdoorsy activities around the wedding weekend, and will be in touch about those closer to the wedding.
Great Barrington Town Center
Great Barrington’s town center, which lies 15 minutes east of North Egremont on Route 23, is a charming place to walk around and offers shops, bars and restaurants. The Days Inn is located right in town, and the Wainwright Inn is about a 5-minute walk.
Athletic/Outdoorsy Activities:
Egremont Country Club Golf Course
This country club has a golf course that is open to non-members. Please see website for rates.
www.egremontcountryclub.com
Monument Mountain High School
Up on Route 7, this high school has tennis courts that are open to the public during most hours.
Prospect Lake
Prospect Lake Park is located right in North Egremont and offers two swimming beaches. Check out their attractions page for a comprehensive set of links on the area’s historic sites, arts and museums.
www.prospectlakepark.com
Cultural Attractions:
Hancock Shaker Village
A restored Shaker village set on 1,200 acres of farm, woodland and pasture, this living museum is home to the premier collection of Shaker buildings and artifacts.
www.hancockshakervillage.org
Norman Rockwell Museum
The Norman Rockwell Museum houses the world's largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art.
www.nrm.org
Tanglewood
Unfortunately, the 2006 Tanglewood season does not start until June 23.
www.tanglewood.org |
