Lanesborough

Getting there

By car Lanesborough is just north of Pittsfield on Route 7 and Route 8. Coming from the north, it is south of New Ashford on Route 7 and southwest of Cheshire on Route 8. The town can also be entered from the west through Hancock along Brodie Mountain Road. The Hancock and New Ashford routes are quite scenic, with beautiful views of the Taconic Range.

By bus Lanesborough is served by several intercity bus lines offering regular service to Boston, New York, Albany, Hartford and points in between.

Getting around

By car The main routes through Lanesborough are Route 7 and Route 8, which stretch parallel north-south all the way through Lanesborough. Rt. 7 and 8 are connected by the Berkshire Mall Road near Pittsfield city limits and Pontoosuc Lake. Additionally, Summer St, turning into Old State Rd., runs through Berkshire Village into Rt. 8 near Cheshire. Swamp Rd. off Summer St. turns into Old State Rd. and also connects with Rt. 8, and Partridge Rd. off Summer St. runs into Pittsfield near the Allendale Plaza. Rt. 7 is accessible from Brodie Mt. Rd., either directly near the New Ashford border or else from Brodie Mt. Rd. across Bailey Rd., which joins with Rt. 7 near the base of Mt. Greylock.

See

1 Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitors' Center, 30 Rockwell Road, ☏ +1 413-499-4262. Memorial Day to Labor Day: from 9AM-9PM; Labor Day to Columbus Day: 9AM-7PM; Winter hours, Columbus Day to Memorial Day: 9AM-4PM. Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Has park trail maps and orientation and regional tourist information. Exhibits focus on the natural and cultural history of the park. There is a short trail through the meadow that is great for bird watching. The hillside also has a beautiful view of the Pontoosuc Lake valley along the Pittsfield-Lanesborough border. 2 Pettibone Farm, Old Cheshire Rd (take Summer St from Route 7, turn onto Old Cheshire Rd; if coming from Route 8, take Old State Rd, then Summer St, and turn onto Old Cheshire Rd). A National Register of Historic Places site. It was built as the farmstead of Jonathan Pettibone, a leader of Lanesborough during the American Revolution. The present farmhouse dates to 1789, and was extensively built onto in the 19th century. There are two 19th-century barns and outbuildings from the same period. The site now also has a summer camp, Camp Mohawk. (updated Nov 2025)

Do

1 Balance Rock State Park, Balance Rock Rd (along Balance Rock Rd. No numbered street address, but there is a sign marking the entrance; to get onto Balance Rock Rd.: from the north, take Bull Hill Rd. off Rt.7, turn onto Narragansett, and take a right from Narragansett onto Balance Rock. From the south, take Pecks Rd. in Pittsfield; it will turn into Balance Rock Rd). A park in Pittsfield State Forest, featuring a large rock balanced on top of a smaller rock. Hiking, fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. (updated Jun 2016) 2 Mount Greylock State Reservation, 30 Rockwell Rd (take Rockwell Rd from Greylock Rd off of N Main St.). West Mountain Rd. to Cheshire Harbor Trail (for hike). Run by the Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources, this 12,500-acre (50.6-km²) area features the state's only sub-alpine forest. About 70 miles (110 km) of trails traverse the mountain, including the Appalachian Trail. Five lean-to shelters are available for backpacking. The summit features Bascom Lodge which was built from local materials in the late 1930s and offers lodging and hot food. Also at the summit in Adams is the Veterans War Memorial Tower, a 93-ft (28-m) tall Quincy granite tower with possible 90-mile views. Rockwell Road past the Visitor's Center is closed during the winter. (updated Nov 2025) 3 Ramblewild, 110 Brodie Mtn Road (on Brodie Mtn Road, near the Bailey Road junction), toll-free: +1-844-472-6253. Forest adventure park, with family and fitness activities available. Includes ropes courses and hiking and snowshoe trails. (updated Apr 2016) 4 Pontoosuc Lake (there are many public entrances to Pontoosuc Lake, with access points on Rt. 7 and off Bull Hill Rd. in Lanesborough and Hancock Rd. in Pittsfield). Boating, fishing, swimming, and other water recreation. Boat rentals are available. 5 Baker's Golf Center, 658 South Main Street (on Rt. 7, adjacent to the Rt.7-Rt.8 connector road), ☏ +1 413 443-6102. 10AM-7:30PM, weather permitting, 6:30PM is the last time slo

Buy

1 Inspired Creations, 495 N Main St (along Route 7), ☏ +1 413-281-3805. M-W F Sa 10AM–4PM, Th 10PM–midnight, Su 10AM–3PM. Gift store. (updated Nov 2022) 2 Living the EO Way, 545 S Main St (in South Main Plaza), ☏ +1 413-358-1267. Thrift store (updated Oct 2025) 3 Second Drop Farm, 551 Main St, ☏ +1 413-822-0355. Daily 7AM-4PM. Farm shop with seasonal pick-your-own options. Also a bakery and cafe. (updated Oct 2025) 4 Lanesborough Local, 20 Williamstown Rd, ☏ +1 413-496-3088, [email protected]. Daily 10AM-6PM. A family-owned farm shop. The deli serves sandwiches and smoothies. Menu: https://www.lanesboroughlocal.com/deli (updated Oct 2025) 5 Red Shirt Farm Market, 60 Williamstown Road, ☏ +1 413-822-9250, [email protected]. Farm market. Also offers workshops. (updated Nov 2025)

Eat

1 Olde Forge Restaurant (Old Forge), 125 N Main St (on Rt. 7, next to the Mobil station), ☏ +1 413-442-6797. Su-Th noon-10PM, F Sa noon-11PM. One of the staple dining locations in Lanesborough, known for its tasty wings and fried food, salad bar, and assortment of beer. (updated Apr 2016) 2 Bob's Country Kitchen, 42 S Main St (on Rt. 7 in downtown Lanesboro, near to St. Luke's and the Summer St. junction), ☏ +1 413-499-3934. 6:30AM-8PM. A staple Lanesborough dining location, known for its home-style meals. Breakfast is served all day. $11-30. (updated Apr 2016) 3 Mad Jack's BBQ, 126 S Main Street (on Rt. 7), ☏ +1 413-442-2290. Th F 4-9PM; Sa noon - 9PM; closed Su-W. Bar and grill, also does catering. (updated May 2016) 4 Lanesboro Restaurant & Pizza (Lanesboro Pizza House), 739 South Main St. (on Rt. 7, right on the Pittsfield border), ☏ +1 413-442-0600. Su M 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM. Family owned and operated restaurant since 1996, specializing in pizza and Greek cuisine. The pizza is not recommended. Located near the shores of Pontoosuc Lake, with a view of the lake and the Taconic Range. (updated Apr 2016) 5 Brookhouse Sports Pub & Restaurant, 650 Cheshire Rd (on Rt. 8, near the Old State Rd junction and Berkshire Mall entrance, next to Arizona Pizza), ☏ +1 413-499-3331. 11:30AM-close, closed on Mondays. Bar & grill. Reviews are mixed, especially toward the service. $11-30. (updated Apr 2016) 6 Krisy Cones Ice Cream, 585 S Main St, ☏ +1 413-499-9800. Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-9:30PM. A popular summer activity for families. Open seasonally. (updated Oct 2025) 7 Jake's Java, 20 Williamstown Rd, ☏ +1 413-496-3113. Daily 7AM-2PM. Cafe for breakfast and lunch $10-20. (updated Oct 2025)

Drink & nightlife

1 The Tap Room, 20 Williamstown Rd (on US Rt 7; in The Village at Greylock plaza), [email protected]. M-Th 4PM–9PM, F 4PM–10PM