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Great Barrington, Massachusetts | Photographs

A collection of images from photographer Julie Bidwell highlighting Great Barrington, Massachusetts — the tastiest small town in New England.

By Heather Marcus|Nov 28 2016| Print icon

Great Barrington, Massachusetts Photographs

Railroad Street, aka Restaurant Row.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
Photographer Julie Bidwell shares a collection of images from Great Barrington, Massachusetts as part Yankee Magazine’s ongoing “Could You Live Here?” series. Highlighting towns with a small population, but plenty to offer in terms of a simpler way of life, the series celebrates the best of New England’s community spirit. Please enjoy this slideshow of some of our favorites from Great Barrington, Massachusetts. See the full feature, “Great Barrington, Massachusetts | Could You Live Here?,” in the November/December 2016 issue.
Railroad Street, aka Restaurant Row.

Railroad Street, aka Restaurant Row.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
Railroad Street, aka “Restaurant Row”.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
A shared plate offering at Allium.

A shared plate offering at Allium.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
A shared plate offering at Allium.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Pottery lines the shelves at Farm and Home on Main Street.

Pottery lines the shelves at Farm and Home on Main Street.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
Pottery lines the shelves at Farm and Home on Main Street.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Pattiserie Lenox, an authentic French pastry shop in the heart of town.

Pattiserie Lenox, an authentic French pastry shop in the heart of town.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
Pattiserie Lenox, an authentic French pastry shop in the heart of town.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Lynda Fisher feeding her backyard chickens at her Inn at Sweet Water Farm.

Lynda Fisher feeding her backyard chickens at her Inn at Sweet Water Farm.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
Lynda Fisher feeding her backyard chickens at the Inn at Sweet Water Farm.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Fresh eggs at the Inn.

Fresh eggs at the Inn.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
Fresh eggs at the Inn.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Arugula salad with fresh eggs at Prairie Whale.

Arugula salad with fresh eggs at Prairie Whale.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
Arugula salad with fresh eggs at Prairie Whale.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Firewood stacked at Prairie Whale.

Firewood stacked at Prairie Whale.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
Firewood stacked at Prairie Whale.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Rubiner's Cheesemongers & Grocers.

Rubiner’s Cheesemongers & Grocers.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
Rubiner’s Cheesemongers & Grocers.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Patrons fill the popular Rubi's Coffee & Sandwiches.

Patrons fill the popular Rubi’s Coffee & Sandwiches.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
Patrons fill the popular Rubi’s Coffee & Sandwiches.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Farmland just outside the outskirts of town.

Farmland just outside the outskirts of town.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
Farmland just outside the outskirts of town.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Have you ever visited Great Barrington, Massachusetts?

Heather Marcus

Heather Marcus is the senior photo editor for Yankee. She works closely with the art director and contributing photographers to tell our stories about people and place in a compelling way. Living and growing up in New England, she continues to be inspired by the communities, the landscape, and the wonderful visual opportunities the region affords.

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  2. Living in Albany NY we summered in Great Barrington Ma at a lovely spot on the Green River in Cabin Called The Wooden Tent such joyful memories!

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