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Hey guys! I recently took a 10-day vacation to my lake house in Connecticut. It was so relaxing to be up there and away from all the hustle-bustle. My mom and I love to travel outside our little town and explore the rest of the Berkshires. A few years ago we found Great Barrington, Massachusets and we were HOOKED! If you’re looking for the perfect mountain getaway not too far away, this is perfect. Everyone from the Real Housewives of New York to hikers looking for a break come here. This town has something for everyone and it is impossible to not fall in love. Here are a few of my favorite spots for a day trip to GB.

Jane Iredale Studio

I went to Jane Iredale just to browse and did not end up buying anything, but this wall was PERFECT! They had a ton of great things for more luxury shoppers. They had brands like MZ Wallace and Budha Girl, so the price point is a little bit higher than a typical Great Barrington shop. They also had a hair salon and a nail salon in the store. It is your one-stop shop for a relaxing afternoon of pampering.

Robin’s Candy

One picture simply would not suffice for Robin’s. I’ve been coming here forever and it never gets boring. You can get everything from hot peppers covered in chocolate on a stick to life-size gummy worms. Every corner of the store is covered in something that is bound to catch your eye. This candy store is great for everyone from little kids to your grandparents. If you do nothing else in Great Barrington, come here!

Rubiner’s Cheesemongers

This cheese shop is housed in an old bank and has the original vault. It is so cool to just stop in and see, even if you aren’t the biggest cheese fan. Their cheese selection is also pretty awesome and they have a lot to choose from. I don’t love cheese, but coming in here is always a treat!

Fuel Coffee Shop

Fuel Coffee Shop is so much more than just a coffee shop. In fact, I went for lunch and didn’t even have coffee. Instead, Mom and I both got burgers which were very fresh and yummy. The coolest thing about it was that when we asked for iced tea, they started naming like a million different flavors. Not actually, but I wish I could remember them all for you guys. And to top it all off, they had their own Insta story that you could add too. What more could a white girl want?

Tom’s Toys

You’ll have to see the inside to believe it in this one. This toy store is 2 stories of the best childhood ever. Even the best adulthood is in this store. They have toys and games and gadgets for everyone, I even get excited about walking in here. This is my favorite store to buy a new board game for the lake house. Just don’t get an Ouiji Board… those can get creepy in an old cabin.

I hope this inspires you all to take your next weekend getaway to Great Barrington. The cutest things ever await you here!! Every single storefront is a new adventure, so strap on your Berkshire Birkenstocks and have fun!