- The list below includes 72 free or cheap things to do in or near Great Barrington, Massachusetts, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
- From Monument Mountain to Housatonic River Walk, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Great Barrington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lenox, Hudson, Pittsfield and Lee.
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Once the summer retreat of the famous American sculptor Daniel Chester French, Chesterwood Museum operates as a house museum today and features a number of French's artworks and scupltural studies .
6.4 Miles
Visitors can explore a historic home that features a variety of European and American furnishings from the early 1900s at Merwin House the. The Merwin House was originally purchased by William and Elizabeth Doane in 1875.
6.5 Miles
From sculpture to paintings, Schantz Galleries showcases artists that work with glass as their medium. The gallery is two stories and features a large collection of local and international glass work.
6.6 Miles
Norman Rockwell Museum is home to the largest collection of authentic Norman Rockwell artworks in the world in addition to the archives and a variety of Rockwell memorabilia.
6.6 Miles
The Mission House is a museum featuring replicas of items from the colonial era. Tours are offered during which visitors can learn about the missionary named John Sergeant and the Mohican Indians.
6.9 Miles
Formerly the summer retreat of the Choate family, Naumkeag is an old country estate which comprises of a preserved shingle-styled family home, numerous gardens, fountain pools and more, which are open for public viewing.
7.0 Miles
Naumkeag House is an extravagant Gilded Age mansion, comprised of the luxurious cottage and its iconic mid-20th century design gardens. The property is on over 46 acres of land, and visitors tour the house and gardens separately.
9.3 Miles
Taconic Trail State Park offers a variety of trails for hiking and driving, and an array of natural scenery. Perhaps the most striking feature is Berlin Mountain, the park's highest peak, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
9.5 Miles
Offering hands-on exhibits and demonstrations, AniMagic is a museum dedicated to computer-generated art, animation, and special effects. Highlighting especially the contributions of this media to modern motion pictures, they specialize in activities geared towards children and adults alike.
9.5 Miles
Choose from a wide selection of books, magazines and newspapers at Lee Library. Chairs and tables are offered for reading, or guests can check materials out to bring back later. Computers with Internet access are also available.