FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts in Great Barrington
Free outdoor concerts at the gazebo behind Town Hall at 334 Main Street in Great Barrington on Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30 pm to 7:15 pm. Concerts are on a weather-permitting basis, and masks & social distancing are required.
Find the schedule and weather updates on the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Great-Barrington-Summer-Concert-Series-1457346354565246/
Outdoor Dining
On Friday and Saturday evenings in Great Barrington, the traffic lane on Railroad Street is narrowed to make way for on-street outdoor dining (weather permitting).
Places to Hike
Berkshire Natural Resources Council has a list of their trails throughout the Berkshires. See the full list at bnrc.org/berkshire-natural-resources-council-properties/
They also have a new trail app that can help you find hiking trails on the go! See the details at bnrc.org/bnrc-trails-app
Bidwell House in Monterey has grounds that are open daily for free self-guided tours, and a map is downloadable from the website here.
The grounds of Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge and the Clark in Williamstown are open for walking (please be aware that restroom use may be limited to ticket holders, see websites for details).
Naumkeag and Chesterwood, both in Stockbridge, each have an outdoor tour with the purchase of a parking pass (separate for each museum)
Outdoor Adventures
The Arial Adventure Park and the Catamount Zip Tour, including the biggest zip line in North America, are open in the summer at Catamount Mountain Resort. Find more information and tickets at catamountski.com
Spirit Ballooning has balloon rides over the beautiful landscapes of the Southern Berkshires. Book online at spiritballooning.com
Rent a bike from Berkshire Bike and Board in Great Barrington and explore the Southern Berkshires on a regular bike or e-bike!
Berkshire HorseWorks had added trail rides to their regular list of equestrian activities. For more information see the Berkshire HorseWorks website.