With a population of 2,231, Great Barrington is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Great Barrington to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, allium restaurant + bar (42 Railroad Street) and Aegean Breeze Restaurant (327 Stockbridge Rd) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Great Barrington in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Great Barrington, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
Although Great Barrington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 71 km from Great Barrington.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Great Barrington.
Another option to get to Great Barrington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 168 km from Great Barrington. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Great Barrington - Lenox Area and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Great Barrington Lenox/Berkshires.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Great Barrington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Great Barrington is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.