Guidebook for Monterey
Food Scene
Aegean Breeze (right across from Price Chopper): delicious Greek food with outdoor seating in summer/413-528-4001
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24 locals recommend
Aegean Breeze Restaurant
327 Stockbridge RdAegean Breeze (right across from Price Chopper): delicious Greek food with outdoor seating in summer/413-528-4001
http://aegean-001-site1.site4now.net/
Baba Louie’s (in the town of Great Barrington): wood-fired pizza/413-528-8100
Note: it is almost impossible to get a seat here during peak seasons; better to order take out…you need to allow about 45 minutes for order to be done; they get very busy; http://babalouiespizza.com/
121 locals recommend
Baba Louie's Sourdough Pizza
42/44 Railroad StBaba Louie’s (in the town of Great Barrington): wood-fired pizza/413-528-8100
Note: it is almost impossible to get a seat here during peak seasons; better to order take out…you need to allow about 45 minutes for order to be done; they get very busy; http://babalouiespizza.com/
Bizen Sushi Restaurant is in the heart of Great Barrington; they don’t have the best service (they are a bit snobby—who knows why?!), but they do have fresh, amazing sushi and a nice Japanese atmosphere. You’ll definitely need reservations here as it gets booked quickly. http://www.yelp.com/biz/bizen-gourmet-japanese-cuisine-and-sushi-bar-great-barrington?utm_source=ask&utm_medium=api
101 locals recommend
Bizen Gourmet Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
17 Railroad StreetBizen Sushi Restaurant is in the heart of Great Barrington; they don’t have the best service (they are a bit snobby—who knows why?!), but they do have fresh, amazing sushi and a nice Japanese atmosphere. You’ll definitely need reservations here as it gets booked quickly. http://www.yelp.com/biz/bizen-gourmet-japanese-cuisine-and-sushi-bar-great-barrington?utm_source=ask&utm_medium=api
The Dream Away Lodge is located in Becket, MA—about 40 minutes from the house. They have live music, a campfire in the summer, and a sit-down restaurant. http://thedreamawaylodge.com
51 locals recommend
Dream Away
1342 County RdThe Dream Away Lodge is located in Becket, MA—about 40 minutes from the house. They have live music, a campfire in the summer, and a sit-down restaurant. http://thedreamawaylodge.com
Four Brothers (on right hand side before Price Chopper): casual pizza/pasta/salads/413-528-9684; good for families; http://www.fourbrotherspizzainn.com/menu/
8 locals recommend
Four Brothers Pizza Inn
100 Stockbridge RdFour Brothers (on right hand side before Price Chopper): casual pizza/pasta/salads/413-528-9684; good for families; http://www.fourbrotherspizzainn.com/menu/
Gedney Farm Restaurant is a truly amazing experience. It’s situated in a turn of the century barn (there’s also an old country inn here). The food is simple but delicious: https://gedneyfarm.com/
19 locals recommend
Gedney Farm
34 Hartsville-New Marlborough RdGedney Farm Restaurant is a truly amazing experience. It’s situated in a turn of the century barn (there’s also an old country inn here). The food is simple but delicious: https://gedneyfarm.com/
John Andrews is an upscale farmhouse restaurant that’s about 30 minutes from the house in Egremont. Food is all delicious! http://jarestaurant.com/
99 locals recommend
John Andrews
224 Hillsdale RdJohn Andrews is an upscale farmhouse restaurant that’s about 30 minutes from the house in Egremont. Food is all delicious! http://jarestaurant.com/
Koii is the Asian restaurant near Butternut Ski Resort (about 13 minutes from our home). Truth be told, it’s not the best Asian restaurant but the atmosphere is great and it’s super convenient, especially for skiers. http://www.berkshiremenus.com/Restaurants/Great-Barrington/Koii-Chinese-Restaurant.aspx
13 locals recommend
Koi
300 State RdKoii is the Asian restaurant near Butternut Ski Resort (about 13 minutes from our home). Truth be told, it’s not the best Asian restaurant but the atmosphere is great and it’s super convenient, especially for skiers. http://www.berkshiremenus.com/Restaurants/Great-Barrington/Koii-Chinese-Restaurant.aspx
The Old Inn on the Green is a rustic old stagecoach relay that offers intimate dining under candlelight. https://oldinn.com/dining/
72 locals recommend
The Old Inn On The Green
The Old Inn on the Green is a rustic old stagecoach relay that offers intimate dining under candlelight. https://oldinn.com/dining/
Old Mill is a great restaurant—both for its atmosphere (it’s an old mill; see if you can get a seat overlooking the water in the back) and its food. It’s very popular. It’s about 35 minutes from our house. https://oldmillberkshires.com/
75 locals recommend
Old Mill
53 Main StOld Mill is a great restaurant—both for its atmosphere (it’s an old mill; see if you can get a seat overlooking the water in the back) and its food. It’s very popular. It’s about 35 minutes from our house. https://oldmillberkshires.com/
Taft Farms has a great farmer’s market, which also sells fishing gear and flowers—and has pumpkins, hot cider, amazing fresh donuts, and a corn maze in the fall. They are known for having the best fresh pies in the Berkshires! They also have a lot of fresh bread, cookies, cupcakes, and pastries—as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. They also make delicious deli sandwiches, but this is not a sit-down restaurant by any means. It’s more a take-and-go place. http://www.taftfarms.com/
27 locals recommend
Taft Farms
119 Park StTaft Farms has a great farmer’s market, which also sells fishing gear and flowers—and has pumpkins, hot cider, amazing fresh donuts, and a corn maze in the fall. They are known for having the best fresh pies in the Berkshires! They also have a lot of fresh bread, cookies, cupcakes, and pastries—as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. They also make delicious deli sandwiches, but this is not a sit-down restaurant by any means. It’s more a take-and-go place. http://www.taftfarms.com/
The Southfield Store is a quaint coffee shop/café, located in Southfield—about 15/20 minutes from our home; it has lots of good coffee latte options including almond milk, hemp milk, and good old-fashioned milk! https://oldinn.com/the-southfield-store/
44 locals recommend
The Southfield Store
163 Norfolk RdThe Southfield Store is a quaint coffee shop/café, located in Southfield—about 15/20 minutes from our home; it has lots of good coffee latte options including almond milk, hemp milk, and good old-fashioned milk! https://oldinn.com/the-southfield-store/
Xicohtencatl (on the right-hand side before Price Chopper): Mexican "farm to table" restaurant with kids’ menu and outdoor seating; they also have live music during the week on some days/413-528-2002; http://www.xicohmexicano.com/
52 locals recommend
Xicohtencatl Restaurant
50 Stockbridge RdXicohtencatl (on the right-hand side before Price Chopper): Mexican "farm to table" restaurant with kids’ menu and outdoor seating; they also have live music during the week on some days/413-528-2002; http://www.xicohmexicano.com/
Roadside Café (in Monterey on Main Road); great breakfasts/pancakes/eggs/etc. (they open at 7:30 and are open on Wednesdays-Saturdays only) and lunches; extremely kid friendly; 413-528-2633; http://www.yelp.com/biz/roadside-store-and-cafe-monterey
16 locals recommend
Roadside Store & Cafe
275 Main RdRoadside Café (in Monterey on Main Road); great breakfasts/pancakes/eggs/etc. (they open at 7:30 and are open on Wednesdays-Saturdays only) and lunches; extremely kid friendly; 413-528-2633; http://www.yelp.com/biz/roadside-store-and-cafe-monterey
The Harvest Barn Bakery and Café (in Monterey) is a town secret! Open only on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., this bakery sells delicious homemade breads, pastries, coffee, tea, homemade granola, honey, maple syrup, cheese, and eggs. Their self-service store is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; http://www.gouldfarm.org/harvest-barn. (You can also special order cakes from them, but need to contact them at least 2 weeks in advance. The cakes are amazing and very professionally done.)
Gould Farm Harvest Barn
100 Gould RoadThe Harvest Barn Bakery and Café (in Monterey) is a town secret! Open only on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., this bakery sells delicious homemade breads, pastries, coffee, tea, homemade granola, honey, maple syrup, cheese, and eggs. Their self-service store is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; http://www.gouldfarm.org/harvest-barn. (You can also special order cakes from them, but need to contact them at least 2 weeks in advance. The cakes are amazing and very professionally done.)
Berkshire Coop is located off the Main Road in Great Barrington—and has local and organic produce, and plenty of gluten-free, vegetarian, and dairy-free foods/options. It also has plenty of more natural beauty/personal care products. They also have a small café that serves fresh juices and vegan/vegetarian foods as well as other options—and they sell prepared foods as well. http://www.berkshire.coop/
88 locals recommend
Berkshire Food Co-op
34 Bridge StBerkshire Coop is located off the Main Road in Great Barrington—and has local and organic produce, and plenty of gluten-free, vegetarian, and dairy-free foods/options. It also has plenty of more natural beauty/personal care products. They also have a small café that serves fresh juices and vegan/vegetarian foods as well as other options—and they sell prepared foods as well. http://www.berkshire.coop/
The Great Barrington Farmer’s Market is open late spring to late fall on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is in the center of Great Barrington on Church Street; they have fresh food (you sit outdoors on picnic tables)—from wood-fired pizza to hot dogs and sausages—as well as fresh farm produce, granola, maple syrup, jams and jellies, lemonade, flowers, and more. http://greatbarringtonfarmersmarket.org/
35 locals recommend
Great Barrington Town Hall
Church StreetThe Great Barrington Farmer’s Market is open late spring to late fall on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is in the center of Great Barrington on Church Street; they have fresh food (you sit outdoors on picnic tables)—from wood-fired pizza to hot dogs and sausages—as well as fresh farm produce, granola, maple syrup, jams and jellies, lemonade, flowers, and more. http://greatbarringtonfarmersmarket.org/
Guidos Fresh Market is right across the street from the Farmer’s Market in Great Barrington; it’s a high-end grocery store that sells a lot of organic food and specialty food (including wine) as well as quality meats and fish. They also sell a lot of delicious prepared foods if you want to picnic or go to Tanglewood. http://guidosfreshmarketplace.com/
248 locals recommend
Guido's Fresh Marketplace
760 S Main StGuidos Fresh Market is right across the street from the Farmer’s Market in Great Barrington; it’s a high-end grocery store that sells a lot of organic food and specialty food (including wine) as well as quality meats and fish. They also sell a lot of delicious prepared foods if you want to picnic or go to Tanglewood. http://guidosfreshmarketplace.com/
Eat ice cream. Go to SoCo Creamery for fresh ice cream, right in Great Barrington on Railroad Street; http://www.yelp.com/biz/soco-creamery-great-barrington?utm_source=ask&utm_medium=api
45 locals recommend
Soco Creamery
5 Railroad StEat ice cream. Go to SoCo Creamery for fresh ice cream, right in Great Barrington on Railroad Street; http://www.yelp.com/biz/soco-creamery-great-barrington?utm_source=ask&utm_medium=api
Eat candy; Robin’s Candy Shop on the Main Street in Great Barrington has every type of candy you can imagine! Kids—and adults—love it; http://robinscandy.com/
14 locals recommend
Robin’s Candy
288 Main StEat candy; Robin’s Candy Shop on the Main Street in Great Barrington has every type of candy you can imagine! Kids—and adults—love it; http://robinscandy.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Barrington Brewery (on the right-hand side past Price Chopper in small antiques plaza): burgers, fries, beer, salads, etc.; 413-528-8282; http://www.barringtonbrewery.net/
51 locals recommend
Barrington Brewery & Restaurant
420 Stockbridge RoadGreat Barrington Brewery (on the right-hand side past Price Chopper in small antiques plaza): burgers, fries, beer, salads, etc.; 413-528-8282; http://www.barringtonbrewery.net/
Entertainment & Activities
Ski: Butternut Ski Resort is about 10 minutes from our house (maybe a bit less): http://www.skibutternut.com/ If you need ski gear, Butternut rents skis/snowboards, etc. They also have a store there if you need to buy gloves, hats, etc. There’s also a ski shop, Kenver, about 30 minutes from us in Egremont: http://www.kenver.com/
218 locals recommend
Ski Butternut
380 State RdSki: Butternut Ski Resort is about 10 minutes from our house (maybe a bit less): http://www.skibutternut.com/ If you need ski gear, Butternut rents skis/snowboards, etc. They also have a store there if you need to buy gloves, hats, etc. There’s also a ski shop, Kenver, about 30 minutes from us in Egremont: http://www.kenver.com/
Visit the Fish Hatchery; if you (or your kids) like fish/fishing, this is the home of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Berkshire Trout Hatchery. They have fishing derbies and tours (you have to check the website for details or contact them directly). http://www.fws.gov/berkshire/
6 locals recommend
Berkshire Trout Hatchery - Hatchery Building
240 Hatchery RdVisit the Fish Hatchery; if you (or your kids) like fish/fishing, this is the home of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Berkshire Trout Hatchery. They have fishing derbies and tours (you have to check the website for details or contact them directly). http://www.fws.gov/berkshire/
Go to the Alpine Slide; this is further from our home (about 45 minutes) in Pittsfield at the Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, which has a fun Mountain Adventure Park; there's also skiing there http://www.jiminypeak.com/mountain-adventure-park
77 locals recommend
Jiminy Peak
Go to the Alpine Slide; this is further from our home (about 45 minutes) in Pittsfield at the Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, which has a fun Mountain Adventure Park; there's also skiing there http://www.jiminypeak.com/mountain-adventure-park
Catamount has winter skiing (and nighttime skiing) but they also have an Ariel Adventure Park (for kids 7 and up); they have ropes courses, ziplining, and more; http://www.catamounttrees.com/
56 locals recommend
Catamount Aerial Adventure Park
17 Nicholson RdCatamount has winter skiing (and nighttime skiing) but they also have an Ariel Adventure Park (for kids 7 and up); they have ropes courses, ziplining, and more; http://www.catamounttrees.com/
Go to Bousquet; they have waterslides, an Adventure Park and more in the summer—and a great ski resort in the winter. They’re located in Pittsfield (about 45/50 minutes from our house). www.bosquets.com
115 locals recommend
Bousquet Ski Area
101 Dan Fox DrGo to Bousquet; they have waterslides, an Adventure Park and more in the summer—and a great ski resort in the winter. They’re located in Pittsfield (about 45/50 minutes from our house). www.bosquets.com
Go bowling at Cove Lanes in Great Barrington (great for rainy days); not the classiest place but kids love it; http://www.covelanes.com/
14 locals recommend
Cove Bowling Lanes
109 Stockbridge RdGo bowling at Cove Lanes in Great Barrington (great for rainy days); not the classiest place but kids love it; http://www.covelanes.com/
Golf or Spa! This amazing golf resort has a great course. Or book your appointment and day pass to the top-notch Cranwell Resort & Spa; amazing spa with indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, and fitness center. Go for the day and relax (but book treatments in advance; you can also order a spa lunch in advance); http://www.cranwell.com/spa
16 locals recommend
Cranwell Resort
55 Lee RdGolf or Spa! This amazing golf resort has a great course. Or book your appointment and day pass to the top-notch Cranwell Resort & Spa; amazing spa with indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, and fitness center. Go for the day and relax (but book treatments in advance; you can also order a spa lunch in advance); http://www.cranwell.com/spa
Parks & Nature
Go to the Monterey Beach; this is so close to our house—and is the perfect spot to set up a beach chair and umbrella and let the kids play by the water. There’s a lifeguard and a dock where older kids can swim out to. Adults can—and do—swim there too!
14 locals recommend
Lake Garfield
Go to the Monterey Beach; this is so close to our house—and is the perfect spot to set up a beach chair and umbrella and let the kids play by the water. There’s a lifeguard and a dock where older kids can swim out to. Adults can—and do—swim there too!
Go hiking along well-marked hiking trails (don’t go if really hot; kids won’t like it!) at the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, which is about 30 minutes from our house; http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/pleasant-valley
41 locals recommend
Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
472 W Mountain RdGo hiking along well-marked hiking trails (don’t go if really hot; kids won’t like it!) at the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, which is about 30 minutes from our house; http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/pleasant-valley
There’s an amazing waterfall hike about an hour from our house, called Bash Bish Falls (http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-west/bash-bish-falls-state-park.html). You can bring your dogs on the hike. Just take the easy hike unless you’re an avid hiker and want to do the harder hike. You can also rent bikes nearby and bike the trails and the park.
282 locals recommend
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Falls RoadThere’s an amazing waterfall hike about an hour from our house, called Bash Bish Falls (http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-west/bash-bish-falls-state-park.html). You can bring your dogs on the hike. Just take the easy hike unless you’re an avid hiker and want to do the harder hike. You can also rent bikes nearby and bike the trails and the park.
Umpachene Falls Park is another great waterfall. They are in the nearby town of New Marlborough. (http://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/ma-umpachenefalls.html) Nearby is a cute coffee shop/café, The Southfield Store, so be sure to stop by before or after for some treats: www.theoldinn.com/the-southfield-store.
33 locals recommend
Umpachene Falls Park
Umpachene Falls RoadUmpachene Falls Park is another great waterfall. They are in the nearby town of New Marlborough. (http://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/ma-umpachenefalls.html) Nearby is a cute coffee shop/café, The Southfield Store, so be sure to stop by before or after for some treats: www.theoldinn.com/the-southfield-store.
Berkshire Botanical Garden is in West Stockbridge (about 40 minutes from our house); http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/
118 locals recommend
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 W Stockbridge RdBerkshire Botanical Garden is in West Stockbridge (about 40 minutes from our house); http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/
You can also go to Beartown State Forest (about 8 minutes from our house), where there are plenty of trails for hiking and biking; http://berkshirehiking.com/hikes/beartown.html (We have two adult mountain bikes, with helmets, available for use in the basement with a pump for the tires.)
36 locals recommend
Beartown State Forest
69 Blue Hill RdYou can also go to Beartown State Forest (about 8 minutes from our house), where there are plenty of trails for hiking and biking; http://berkshirehiking.com/hikes/beartown.html (We have two adult mountain bikes, with helmets, available for use in the basement with a pump for the tires.)
Arts & Culture
Go to the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield (about 45 minutes from the house); they have history and science exhibits and a very small aquarium for younger kids; http://berkshiremuseum.org/exhibitions/aquarium/
102 locals recommend
Berkshire Museum
39 South StGo to the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield (about 45 minutes from the house); they have history and science exhibits and a very small aquarium for younger kids; http://berkshiremuseum.org/exhibitions/aquarium/
Tanglewood is the summer hot spot; buy lawn seats and set up our portable table and chairs from the basement for an evening of music (buy tickets in advance; it gets booked). You can get wine and food to go from Guidos in Great Barrington (see above under Great Restaurants/Food); this is about 45 minutes from our house; traffic is bad on big concert weekends once you get near Lenox…go early! http://www.bso.org/brands/tanglewood/features/2015-tanglewood-season.aspx
58 locals recommend
Tanglewood
Tanglewood is the summer hot spot; buy lawn seats and set up our portable table and chairs from the basement for an evening of music (buy tickets in advance; it gets booked). You can get wine and food to go from Guidos in Great Barrington (see above under Great Restaurants/Food); this is about 45 minutes from our house; traffic is bad on big concert weekends once you get near Lenox…go early! http://www.bso.org/brands/tanglewood/features/2015-tanglewood-season.aspx
Bidwell House Museum is a very small museum/authentic colonial home around the corner from our property (our property backs up to the museum property, but don’t try to walk there…there are almost 200 acres!); http://bidwellhousemuseum.org/
11 locals recommend
Bidwell House Museum
100 Art School RdBidwell House Museum is a very small museum/authentic colonial home around the corner from our property (our property backs up to the museum property, but don’t try to walk there…there are almost 200 acres!); http://bidwellhousemuseum.org/
Norman Rockwell Museum holds the largest collection of Norman Rockwell art, as well as other exhibits; in Stockbridge (about 30 minutes from our house) http://www.nrm.org/
344 locals recommend
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale RdNorman Rockwell Museum holds the largest collection of Norman Rockwell art, as well as other exhibits; in Stockbridge (about 30 minutes from our house) http://www.nrm.org/
Naumkeag House & Gardens is a gilded age mansion with gardens that’s available for viewing/tours; they have a café for sandwiches and salads, etc. and a gift shop (of course!); http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/berkshires/naumkeag.html?referrer=http://berkshires.org/member/naumkeag-house-and-gardens/
109 locals recommend
Naumkeag
5 Prospect Hill RdNaumkeag House & Gardens is a gilded age mansion with gardens that’s available for viewing/tours; they have a café for sandwiches and salads, etc. and a gift shop (of course!); http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/berkshires/naumkeag.html?referrer=http://berkshires.org/member/naumkeag-house-and-gardens/
Performing Arts in Great Barrington; the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center has a great lineup of artists; buy tickets in advance; http://www.mahaiwe.org/
102 locals recommend
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle StPerforming Arts in Great Barrington; the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center has a great lineup of artists; buy tickets in advance; http://www.mahaiwe.org/
Watch dance; sit outdoors and watch amazing dance at Jacob’s Pillow (only during the summer months); bring your mosquito repellant! http://www.jacobspillow.org/
257 locals recommend
Jacob's Pillow
358 George Carter RdWatch dance; sit outdoors and watch amazing dance at Jacob’s Pillow (only during the summer months); bring your mosquito repellant! http://www.jacobspillow.org/
Great library with plenty of books and free WiFi; they also an amazing kids’ area with computers that have games; http://gblibraries.org/about-us/hours/
7 locals recommend
Mason Public Library
231 Main StGreat library with plenty of books and free WiFi; they also an amazing kids’ area with computers that have games; http://gblibraries.org/about-us/hours/
4-screen movie house featuring independent films & first-run Hollywood hits, plus community events; (413) 528-8885; http://www.thetriplex.com/
73 locals recommend
The Triplex Cinema
70 Railroad St4-screen movie house featuring independent films & first-run Hollywood hits, plus community events; (413) 528-8885; http://www.thetriplex.com/
Shopping
Pottery: if you love pottery, there’s a wonderful pottery store in Monterey that sells beautiful pieces (you can also order customized pieces here and have them shipped home to you); http://www.grenadierpottery.com/
Grenadier Pottery
12 Tyringham RoadPottery: if you love pottery, there’s a wonderful pottery store in Monterey that sells beautiful pieces (you can also order customized pieces here and have them shipped home to you); http://www.grenadierpottery.com/
Outlet Shopping is right nearby in Lee (about 30 minutes from us); there’s everything from Ralph Lauren and J. Crew to Osh Gosh and Under Armour; http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=81
155 locals recommend
Lee Premium Outlets
17 Premium Outlet BoulevardOutlet Shopping is right nearby in Lee (about 30 minutes from us); there’s everything from Ralph Lauren and J. Crew to Osh Gosh and Under Armour; http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=81
Towels, clothing, and other essentials you can find here. Newly opened right near the Price Chopper grocery store.
Marshalls
354 Stockbridge RdTowels, clothing, and other essentials you can find here. Newly opened right near the Price Chopper grocery store.
The Bookloft
63 State RdGreat bookstore; lots of best-sellers and other interesting reads!
Essentials
Get all the basics here! Bring your own bags (we have some at the house) as Great Barrington charges for plastic bags.
22 locals recommend
Price Chopper
300 Stockbridge RdGet all the basics here! Bring your own bags (we have some at the house) as Great Barrington charges for plastic bags.