Guidebook for Sheffield
Food Scene
My favorite night out for drinks & dinner. Located near by in Egremont plan to arrive at 5-5:30 pm to get a table at this gourmet local restaurant.
75 locals recommend
Old Mill
53 Main StMy favorite night out for drinks & dinner. Located near by in Egremont plan to arrive at 5-5:30 pm to get a table at this gourmet local restaurant.
This is a local farm to table restaurant. For foodies: Michael Pollan did an NPR broadcast extolling the food in this restaurant. Meet & support the local farmers eating here and their crops of heirloom vegetables, and grass fed animals.
203 locals recommend
The Prairie Whale
178 Main StThis is a local farm to table restaurant. For foodies: Michael Pollan did an NPR broadcast extolling the food in this restaurant. Meet & support the local farmers eating here and their crops of heirloom vegetables, and grass fed animals.
Delicious casual fresh made pizza and Italian restaurant.
121 locals recommend
Baba Louie's Sourdough Pizza
42/44 Railroad StDelicious casual fresh made pizza and Italian restaurant.
Hang out with the Locals after dinner at the best ice cream place in GB!
45 locals recommend
Soco Creamery
5 Railroad StHang out with the Locals after dinner at the best ice cream place in GB!
Great selection of bagels, sandwiches, salads and classic deli foods, to eat in or take out for breakfast or lunch. In summer they have lobster rolls.
36 locals recommend
Great Barrington Bagel Company
777 S Main StGreat selection of bagels, sandwiches, salads and classic deli foods, to eat in or take out for breakfast or lunch. In summer they have lobster rolls.
Next to the Big Y shopping center this has gourmet items fresh fish and grass fed local meats as well as a cheese counter, bakery & prepared foods to take out if you don’t feel like cooking. Great Croissants!
248 locals recommend
Guido's Fresh Marketplace
760 S Main StNext to the Big Y shopping center this has gourmet items fresh fish and grass fed local meats as well as a cheese counter, bakery & prepared foods to take out if you don’t feel like cooking. Great Croissants!
In Sheffield on Main Street (Route 7) Best in house fresh made baked goods, quiche, locally sourced fresh vegetables, salads & meats for a casual lunch or dinner. Meet the locals.
20 locals recommend
The Marketplace Kitchen and Cafe
18 Elm CtIn Sheffield on Main Street (Route 7) Best in house fresh made baked goods, quiche, locally sourced fresh vegetables, salads & meats for a casual lunch or dinner. Meet the locals.
Arts & Culture
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale RdTanglewood is a memorable experience. It is the summer home of the Boston Symphony , my suggestion is to go early, take a picnic, walk the beautiful grounds and then listen to contemporary or classical music on Sunday afternoon, or under the stars in the evening. Food & dining are available too, on site.
398 locals recommend
Tanglewood
Tanglewood is a memorable experience. It is the summer home of the Boston Symphony , my suggestion is to go early, take a picnic, walk the beautiful grounds and then listen to contemporary or classical music on Sunday afternoon, or under the stars in the evening. Food & dining are available too, on site.
The Triplex Cinema
70 Railroad StOn a rainy day go catch a movie.
Restored vaudeville theater with wonderful music & dance program.
102 locals recommend
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle StRestored vaudeville theater with wonderful music & dance program.
Traditional ballet & modern dance outside or in the Ted Shawn theater. The best dance companies from around the world come to dance. Informal ballet talks before performances are held in a separate area. Get there early for free outdoor performances and a bite to eat.
257 locals recommend
Jacob's Pillow
358 George Carter RdTraditional ballet & modern dance outside or in the Ted Shawn theater. The best dance companies from around the world come to dance. Informal ballet talks before performances are held in a separate area. Get there early for free outdoor performances and a bite to eat.
The Barn
17 Main StSouth egremont new hot spot for live music just a couple of miles away!
Parks & Nature
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Falls RoadHiking views
Take an easy hike to the top to the site of the old fire tower, or drive up to the top and admire the view. Stop for a swim.
14 locals recommend
Mount Everett
Take an easy hike to the top to the site of the old fire tower, or drive up to the top and admire the view. Stop for a swim.
Sightseeing
It is an historic landmark, the fully restored home of writer Edith Wharton. There are free concerts on Friday & Saturday evenings, during the summer. Every day there are different activities from yoga, French Breakfast on Thursday’s, readings of Edith Wharton and other writers, ghost tours and topical lectures. It is furnished with period furniture, there are informative tours & it has a beautiful period garden to wander. They host changing exhibitions of modern local sculptors on the grounds.
167 locals recommend
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett StIt is an historic landmark, the fully restored home of writer Edith Wharton. There are free concerts on Friday & Saturday evenings, during the summer. Every day there are different activities from yoga, French Breakfast on Thursday’s, readings of Edith Wharton and other writers, ghost tours and topical lectures. It is furnished with period furniture, there are informative tours & it has a beautiful period garden to wander. They host changing exhibitions of modern local sculptors on the grounds.
Sheffield Historical Society
159 Main StLocal history and exhibitions.On Main Street in Sheffield route 7.
Lake Mansfield Park
Lake Mansfield RoadFor a pleasant swim.
ALVA FARMHOUSE
685 S Egremont RdFor a round of golf...
Food scene
Bizen has the largest menu of Japanese food I’ve ever seen. Enjoy this delicious treat!
101 locals recommend
Bizen Gourmet Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
17 Railroad StreetBizen has the largest menu of Japanese food I’ve ever seen. Enjoy this delicious treat!