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A
special dinner at one of the fabulous restaurants in Downtown Pittsfield -
the new Spice Restaurant
or Trattoria Rustica ...
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Enjoy wonderful entertainment at two
of Pittsfield's newly restored gems ... The Colonial
Theatre and Barrington
Stage Company; after the show, visit Brix Wine Bar, a french
bistro right in Pittsfield ...
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If you're visiting, consider The
Inn at Richmond, a beautiful luxury bed & breakfast with
cozy rooms and stunning views (and even an Equestrian Center)
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In
the summer, pack up lots of goodies (sometimes from Guido's
Fresh Marketplace when there's not enough time or resources) and head
to Tanglewood for a concert. Get
there early to enjoy your food and wine and people watch ...
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In
winter, a visit to the Berkshire
Museum and their "Festival of Trees" exhibit can truly put
even the biggest scrooge in the holiday spirit ...The museum is a great
place to visit all year round with interesting traveling exhibits ... it's
a great place to spend some time on a rainy day with the kids ...
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Fourth
of July weekend a trip to the Berkshire
Arts Festival in Great Barrington is a tradition, attending the BIG
Fourth of July Parade in Pittsfield on whatever day they choose and
capping it all off with fireworks at the Historic Wahconah Park after the
baseball game ...
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A delicious treat
paired with a cappuccino at Bellissimo Dolce in Pittsfield, bring the
laptop and surf the net while you enjoy the fabulous freshly made desserts
and atmosphere of one of the friendliest places in town ...
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Visit
North Street and surrounding area in Downtown Pittsfield to enjoy the
works of the Storefront Artists in Residence and other fascinating art
exhibits -- a couple of years ago very artistic sheep, this year a
baseball theme, "Art of the
Game" ... Grab a bagel and coffee from Bagels Too ...
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A
favorite store in Great Barrington is "Out of Hand" ... to the
north of the downtown area, set back (and down, you'll understand when you
get there) from the street, this shop has loads of goodies for the home
and great little gifts for friends and yourself if you're so inclined ...
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Enjoy
dinner at some of the hometown favorite restaurants -- Patrick's Pub,
excellent chicken wings; The Highland, step back in time and enjoy;
Jimmy's Restaurant, old time italian comfort food; Kneebones, a family
favorite with a great menu; Mazzeo's Ristorante, more italian and oh so
good!!
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Shop 'til you drop on North
Street in Pittsfield with some of our friends - Deidre's Clothing and
More, have a party to go to this is the place, they're also the best place
to outfit your wedding party; Steven Valenti's Clothing for Men, the
customer service is legendary in the Berkshires and probably beyond; US
Bluesware, designer clothing for men & women; Pasko Frames, a
great place to find works by some local artists ...
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A little walk down Spring Street in
Williamstown with a visit to "Where'd
You Get That?", a store that carries fun and unusual gifts for
adults and kids with a stop for ice cream at Lickety Split ...
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Looking for a yoga, nia or other
movement class, visit Rhythms,
Center for the Movement Arts, wonderful teachers and beautiful
studios ...
