Photo courtesy of The Whitlock Inn Lenox
Photo courtesy of The Whitlock Inn Lenox

The Whitlock

LENOX

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With the debut of Amtrak’s Berkshire Flyer, the mountains of western Massachusetts are calling big time. The Whitlock is a chic 32-room farmhouse built in 1771 that doubled as an inn for passing stagecoach travelers. Far from the madding crowd, savor a Blueberry Old Fashioned around the patio fire pit and listen to live music at Ophelia’s, which also serves a hearty homemade breakfast. At Max, the inn’s new Italian restaurant, join notable regulars like Lucky Chow’s culinary host William Li in relishing the Salsiccia Rapini pizza (sausage and broccoli rabe) and Vongole Gratinate.
Nearby activities: While best known for summertime concerts at Tanglewood, Lenox is more than a one-note town. The small community packs an artful punch, from the mini sculpture garden to the dozen art galleries, like the beloved His Daughter Paloma and The Wit Gallery. There’s a Shakespeare & Company theater and a Bookstore with a wine bar and a devoted following—so devoted, in fact, that an acclaimed documentary was made about saving the bookstore during the pandemic. Kennedy Park has beautiful carriage roads, picnic tables, 15 miles of well-groomed woodland trails, and a lookout point with mountain vistas.
How to get there without a car: Amtrak’s Berkshires Flyer runs May to September. After a four hour scenic ride, you’ll arrive in Pittsfield. Take a 15-min taxi or a 30-minute bus ride for $1.55 with Berkshire Regional Transit to Lenox Town Hall, a two minute walk to the hotel.
Total travel time: 4.5 hours

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