Location: Great Barrington
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Things to do in Great Barrington, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Nature & Parks
Great Barrington is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,104 at the 2010 census. Both a summer resort and home to Ski Butternut, Great Barrington includes the villages of Van Deusenville and Housatonic. It is the birthplace of W. E. B. Du Bois. In 2012, Smithsonian magazine ranked Great Barrington #1 in its list of "The 20 Best Small Towns in America".
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1. Monument Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
Ascend this popular peak, which once drew 19th-century literary giants, and from its summit gaze across the spectacular landscapes of the Housatonic River Valley.
Reviewed By scarymary73 - North Andover, United States
Great hike, did the loop starting with the steep part in the beginning then did the summit connector in the middle and ended with the Indian head trail. A little over 3 miles total. Started early to beat the crowds and glad we did because the parking lot was overflowing by the time we finished. The views from the summit were very nice! Trail was very clean, a little rocky so watch your step.
2. Ski Butternut
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4.0 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By viganiko - Monterey, United States
Mainly a learning mountain with a few black runs. The snow is always well groomed and fresh snow making is in progress as soon as weather allows. It can get icy by the end of the day on heavy trafficked parts of the runs. instructors and race team programs. Lines tend to get long during the weekends.
3. Lake Mansfield
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4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Allawy619
It was a really nice spot with small beach, grass with some tables and stand grills and two portable toilets. The area was small but really nice with some trees for shade. There was a good number of parking spots. Lifeguards on duty when I was there. The staff were limiting the number of people there at once and also limiting your time for two hours (due to COVID-19), which I really appreciated.
4. Windy Hill Farm
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By crescentboston
Always stop here when in the area, if only to enjoy the beautiful abundance and selection of wonderful plant material. Always influenced by a different color of a New England native plant and leave with three of the plant. Each year I am rewarded by the beautiful plants reminding me of Windy Hill Farms and the area !!!
5. Housatonic Flats
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By leonards599 - Stockbridge, United States
See the Housatonic close-up. Easy walk very close to Great Barrington and really close to good food and beer.
6. Housatonic River Walk
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3.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By RJBLH - South Ozone Park, United States
Just steps off Main street, you can stroll along the Housatonic River and make your way back into downtown
7. Fountain Pond State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
