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Although Eastover has an
active social schedule each day and many of our guests don’t find time to
leave once they’ve checked in – we wanted to tell you about some other
things to see and do while vacationing in the Berkshires.
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Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding
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Bousquet Ski Area
Pittsfield, MA 413-442-8316
www.bousquets.com
Located only 5 minutes away.
Check
with Eastover’s Guest Services for directions or to sign up for Boxed
Lunches or transportation to Bousquet.
Ski Butternut Ski Area & Ski Shop
Great Barrington, MA 413-528-2000
www.skibutternut.com or email
info@butternut.
The affordable Family
Fun Mountain.
22 Trails, 8 Lifts, 100% Snowmaking, Kids Program, Ski Shop.
Call 800-438-SNOW for a recording of snow conditions.Located 15 miles
from Eastover.
Jiminy Peak
Hancock, MA 800-882-8859
www.jiminypeak.com or e-mail
info@jiminypeak.com
Located 17 miles
from Eastover.
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Golf Clubs & Driving Ranges
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Although
Eastover has a golf driving range and 9 hole putting green on site, we know
that golf is a high priority when planning a vacation. Below is a list of
area golf courses. Be sure to check with Guest Services for directions or
to sign up for boxed lunches.
Cranwell Resort & Golf
Club
Lenox, MA 413-637-1364
18-hole Championship
Par 70 Course, Golf Digest School, driving range, pro shop.Located
approximately 3 miles from Eastover. All Daily Rates are per person
and include cart. No Metal Spikes Allowed.
Pontoosic
Lake Country Club
Pittsfield, MA 413-445-4217
Scenic 18-hole par 70
course on 100+ acres with a great layout. A very good yet inexpensive
public course approximately 9 miles from Eastover. It is described
as nice but not fancy.There is no restaurant on site, however they do sell
snacks and beverages.
Bass Ridge Country Club
Hinsdale, MA 413-655-2605
Approximately 17 miles from Eastover,
18 incredible greens with holes that challenge but are user friendly.
Great Rates and Specials. Bass Ridge is described as “quiet, low key,
inexpensive yet good.” Perfect for someone who wants to get in and out
quick. Tee times are required both mid-week and on the weekend.
Greenoch
Lee, MA 413-243-3323
This beautiful 9 Hole
course is located
only 6 miles from Eastover. You may have difficulty getting a Tee Time since it is a popular course.
Skyline
Country Club
Lanesboro, MA 413-445-5584
Scenic, 18 hole club only 6 miles from
Eastover. Dining area with pub menu.
Waubeeka
Williamstown, MA 413-458-8355
We’ve been told that
this course is worth the 23 mile drive
to Williamstown.
Tee Times are required.
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Shopping & Malls
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The Berkshires has so much
to offer when it comes to shopping from Outlets to Antiques and everything
in between.
The Trading Post at Eastover Resort
Forgot to pack a
toothbrush or film for the camera? Looking for a good book to read while
relaxing at the pool? Need to bring a souvenir home for the kids or
babysitter? Check out Eastover’s Trading Post for a wide variety of
Eastover Clothing and Gifts for the whole family.
The Prime Outlets
Lee, MA 1-877-GO-OUTLETS
65 manufacturer
direct outlet stores with everyday savings of 25% - 65%. For a list of the
Prime Outlet’s Brand Name Stores visit www.primeoutlets.com.
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Museums
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The Berkshire
Museum
39 South Street, Route 7, Pittsfield, MA 413-443-7171
www.berkshiremuseum.org or
e-mail
info@berkshiremuseum.org
The area’s only art,
history and science museum. Programs and exhibits for adults and children.
Aquarium, Dinosaur gallery and Art Collection.
Hancock Shaker Village
Route 20, Pittsfield, MA 800-817-1137
www.hancockshakervillage.org
or e-mail
info@hancockshackervillage.org
Fun and learning in a
200-year old Shaker village. Hands-on crafts and demonstrations, farm and
animals. Shop, kid friendly café, picnic area.
Clark Art
Institute
225 South Street, Williamstown, MA 413-458-2303
www.clarkart.edu or e-mail
info@clarkart.edu
Art Museum & research
center with French impressionist, Old Master and American Paintings, special
exhibitions.
MASS MoCA
(Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art)
87 Marshall Street, North Adams, MA 413-662-2111
www.massmoca.org or e-mail
info@massmoca.org
The country’s largest
contemporary art center featuring a vast array of performances and
exhibitions housed on a 19th century factory campus.
Norman
Rockwell Museum
Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 413-298-4100
www.normanrockwellmuseum.org
or e-mail postmaster@nrm.org
Largest collection of
original Rockwell art. Changing exhibitions of other illustrators.
Rockwell’s Studio. Kids Free.
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Music
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Tanglewood
Route 183, Lenox, MA
Summer: 413-637-5165
Off-Season: 617-266-1492
www.bso.org
Tanglewood, the idyllic summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, offers classical, jazz and popular concerts daily June through Labor Day.
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Theatre
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Shakespeare & Company
70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA 413-637-1199
www.shakespeare.org or
e-mail
boxoffice@shakespeare.org
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Dance
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Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
358 George Carter Road, Becket, MA
www.jacobspillow.org or e-mail
info@jacobspillow.org
Premier
festival of ballet, modern & culturally-specific dance. “The Hub & Mecca of
Dancing in North America.” - Time
For a more detailed look
at what the Berkshires has to offer in terms of Recreation, Cultural
Attractions or Shopping visit the Berkshire Visitors Bureau on Line at
www.berkshires.org
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