Berkshires Foliage Drive: Pit Stops
5 Beautiful Drives
During your scenic road trip in the Berkshire, Mass. area check out these great restaurants and hotels.
Where to Eat
Brix Wine Bar
In Pittsfield, the unexpectedly sophisticated Brix Wine Bar features a menu of sharable small plates and at least 50 wines by the glass.
40 West St., Pittsfield, MA 01201
www.brixwinebar.com
413-236-9463
Atkins Farms Country Market
Restock your picnic basket at the Atkins Farms Country Market off Route 116 near Amherst. Nestled in an old country apple orchard, this fruit stand, bakery, deli and fudge shop is a local favorite.
1150 West St., South Amherst, MA 01002
www.atkinsfarms.com
800-594-9537
Bub's Bar-B-Q
In Sunderland, Bub's Bar-B-Q serves heaping pulled-pork sandwiches, saucy ribs and deep-fried Twinkies.
Rt. 116, Sunderland, MA 01375
www.bubsbbq.com
413-548-9630
Miss Adams Diner
In Adams, Miss Adams Diner dishes sweet potato fries and crunchy fish and chips in an authentic 1949 railroad lunch car.
53 Park St., Adams, MA 01220
www.missadamsdiner.com
413-743-5303
Where to Sleep
Thaddeus Clapp House
Although the Pittsfield area is full of moderately priced chain motels, many are booked far in advance of peak leaf-peeping season. One attractive alternative is the Thaddeus Clapp House, a Colonial Revival-style bed and breakfast with in-room fireplaces and complimentary high-speed Internet access.
74 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201
www.clapphouse.com
888-499-6840
Deerfield Inn
Just north of Route 116, the stately Deerfield Inn promises the "charm of early days, with modern comfort and convenience." Its 23 guest rooms feature New England country-inspired decor, with antique furniture and flat screen TVs; plus, there's a DVD library at the front desk.
81 Old Main St., Deerfield, MA 01342
www.deerfieldinn.com
800-926-3865
Red Lion Inn
In Stockbridge, the 109-room Red Lion Inn — in continuous operation since the 1770s — is a Berkshires landmark.
30 Main St., Stockbridge, MA 01262
www.redlioninn.com
413-298-5545
| 
)
