Simone & Jack
Things To Do
AJ's Trailside Pub
Fun, local pub in Adams right on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail which is near where our first house in the Berkshires was. We used to walk here sometimes for dinner. They do great burgers and pub food, as well as wiiiild Bloody Marys.
Angelina's Submarine Shops
Local sub chain - you can find them in Adams, Pittsfield, Dalton...all over. Delicious! May we recommend the meatball or the pastrami. :D
Body Blend Studio
Need a tattoo to commemorate the wedding? Make sure you schedule way in advance, this is a high demand operation!
Bennington Bookshop
Need a book while visiting? Check out this great independent bookshop in downtown Bennington.
The Break Room
One of our fav breakfast spots in the area. Highly recommend their pastries which are made in house. Simone's Dad loves the smoked salmon benedict.
Bright Ideas Brewing
Delicious brewery, well known for their very "juicy" IPAs. It's located on the same property as Mass MoCA.
Clark Art Institute
Beautiful, calm, serene art museum in Williamstown. Pro tip - the cafe in the museum is super pretty and has delicious food for lunch (think soups, salads, sandos).
The Coffee Bar
Colonial Alpacas
Alpacas. Enough Said.
Elle Day Spa
If you need a mani/pedi, facial, massage, etc while in town - Simone loves this day spa!
Farm Road Brewing
Great Beer, good food, Jam music usually on the speakers
Freight Yard Pub
Fun local pub in a neat, hidden spot.
Hot Plate Brewing Co.
New brewery in the Berkshires! Delicious beer, female-run, and walking distance from our house in Pittsfield.
Lenox
This is a bit further south from where the wedding is, but Lenox is part of "South County" in the Berkshires, which is a vacation getaway for many folks. Lenox has a sweet downtown with a pub, bookstore, beer/wine/sundries shop we love (DARE), as well as plenty of shops for clothes, household goods, unique local handmade souvenirs, etc. If you are looking for a day trip during the wedding weekend, South County is a good option! In addition to Lenox, you can check out Stockbridge, Lee, and Great Barrington. On your way back from those and driving up north, you can always pop in for a beer at Hot Plate in Pittsfield to see where we live!
Manchester Designer Outlets
Like Shopping? Hit up the Manchester Outlets north of Bennington!
Man of Kent Tavern
British Style Pub, features the best damn pickles you've ever had
MASS MoCA
World famous contemporary art museum right in North Adams. A fun day trip for you would be a breakfast at the Break Room, museum visit at Mass Moca, beers at Bright Ideas, and then a walk around downtown North Adams to see the shops. Within 10 minutes walk from the museum campus there are antique shops, vintage clothing stores (Terra), thrift stores (Savvy Hive), a bookshop (The Bear and Bee), a pizza joint (Ramunto's). If you stay for dinner, Grazie is a local favorite for Italian - they have a huge menu and an awesome cocktail list (created by one of our close friends. ;)).
Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa
This spa and hotel is part of the Miraval chain, and is located in Lenox, MA. They do an awesome deal for a day pass - which is usually around $375 (last I checked) and includes: access to the facilities for the whole day, a meal at their (delicious) restaurant as well as snacks and coffee throughout the day, a spa service up to $220 (+ obviously you can do more if you want), and access to their huge list of classes, both fitness, lifestyle, and outdoor. Simone's gone a few times and has had a blast every time! Classes are everything from yoga to meditation to learning to cook brunch, to champagne and oyster pairing. The spa has an indoor/outdoor pool with beautiful views, as well as sauna, steam room, and the normal spa things. It's a nice place with a touch of snobby, but also while being super approachable.
Mount Greylock
Like Hiking? Take a gander up Massachusetts' highest peak!
Renee's Diner
Local diner with delicious food in hearty portions.
Vermont Confectionery
So much candy. Go see the huge Chocolate Moose!