Stockbridge or Lenox Query

Hi Everyone,

Hope to get some advise please as from Ireland and visiting region 1st time Sept 20th for 2 night stay , previous stop will have been Stowe. I had originally thought to stay in Stockbridge at Red Lion Inn but its quite pricey I guess because of Peak Foliage time .

I then came across Hampton Terrace B %26amp; B which looks great, good reviews and more reasonable but here%26#39;s my dilema, which area would be better suited, husband %26amp; I like to walk, bike a small bit if we can maybe rent, shop a little, restaurants all the usual touristy things. Is there a big difference between these two places ? which would you recommend? we%26#39;ll have a car but it would be nice if in the evenings my husband could maybe leave the car parked and perhaps ( not essential though) have a drink so would the Hampton Terrace be fairly central to where restaurants , etc are located. If not is it possible to get a reasonable taxi ?

During the day it wouldn%26#39;t really matter too much .

So if anyone could please maybe advise me before we make final decision I would sure appreciate it.

thanks a lot.

Stockbridge or Lenox Query

Stockbridge and Lenox are both fairly small towns, but Lenox is, in my opinion, more interesting for walking. Stockbridge%26#39;s commercial offerings are mostly packed into one small main strip. Lenox has more of a traditional downtown with more streets to walk and things to see. It also offers a bit more in the way of restaurants and shops. Hampton Terrace B%26amp;B is right in the center of Lenox.

If you%26#39;d like a somewhat more bustling - yet still charming - town in the area you might look at Great Barrington. It offers many more restaurants, cafes, bars and stores than both the other two towns and has a movie theater to boot. The downside to Great Barrington is that many of the hotels are on a not-so-special highway outside of the town center which is not great for walking. You might be able to find something downtown however (I%26#39;m not too familiar with the hotels in GB). It%26#39;s a question of what you are looking for...

Stockbridge or Lenox Query

This B%26amp;B in Great Barrington looks promising...

tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g41586-d224864-…

Both towns are very expensive, but the Berkshires seem to have no trouble getting the rates. I agree that Great Barrington is a good option, there are a lot of independent motels and B and Bs in the area. Pittsfield Mass, is also an option, it is bigger and may offer more in the way of lodging and dining.

Thanks to everyone so far, will take on board.

Pittsfield is kind of depressing though :-).

Lot%26#39;s of places to walk, hike or bike Here is a bike trail link http://www.berkshirebikepath.com/page5.html

This is a pretty easy ride.

You can also bike or walk around Lenox. It can get a little hilly but last summer, I took a nice 6-7 mile bike ride around Lenox, down through Tanglewood, etc.

Lenox,Stockbridge, GB are all great choices. Another could be Williamstown which is a beautiful college town,easy to walk around and great museums, nice restaurants, etc. I would think you would be passing through it as you would be on Rt 7 coming south from VT

Hampton Terrace is a great place to stay,2 minute walk to town... the Rosens are wonderful hosts. Lenox has around 16 restaurants within walking distance...Stockbridge, maybe 4. Some of the Inns drop their rates in September (and raise them back up in October for foliage), peak foliage is usually mid October. You can go to Lenox.org, the local chamber of commerce, for information. Taxis are quite expensive in Lenox, and hard to get. A two mile ride to Tanglewood in the season is $40.00. Have a great trip!

Thanks everyone, I think I%26#39;ll stick with Lenox and Hampton B %26amp; B, and thanks for the link to the bike hikes - great.

You are all so helpful...where would we be without Tripadvisor.....Thanks again

Can%26#39;t really go wrong staying in Lenox. But, do stop in Williamstown on your way through. There are some great galleries and Williams College would be a great place to stretch your legs. Of particular interest to me when I visited the Williams College Museum of Art was the original British Reply from King George to our declaration of independence. Other than sending troops, I didn%26#39;t know he sent a letter as well.

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