The town of Lee Massachusetts is centrally located in Berkshire County, home of one of the most scenic and culturally vibrant areas of the state. The charming Main Street is loaded with shops, restaurants and lodging. Once known for papermaking and marble, said to be the hardest and finest quality marble in the world, Lee marble was used in the construction of the nation's Capitol building, St Patrick's Cathedral, Columbia University, Grant's tomb, NYC City Hall , the Empire State Building., the Massachusetts Statehouse and Boston Public Library, as well as many of downtown Lee's finest structures. Downtown Lee is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Lee is right off the Mass Pike and close to all the other towns which makes it a perfect Berkshire Getaway.
SHOPS
Prime Outlets
Brand name designer outlet stores.
Rte 20 East
413-243-8186 www.primeoutlets.com
Ben's
A wide selection of men's and women's clothing. Anything you might need while staying in the Berkshires.
On Main Street.
413- 243-0242
Lee Hardware
Every town in the Berkshires seems to have a great hardware store and the one in Lee is Lee Hardware, where you can get anything you need and friendly help to find it.
On Main Street
413- 243-0786 www.leehardware.com
LODGING
The Inn at Laurel Lake
Overlooking Laurel Lake. Swimming, boating, fishing, tennis,relaxing.
Breakfast included. Free Wireless Internet. Music room.
A full breakfast is included in your stay at the Inn. Dinners and Tanglewood picnics available upon request.
413 243-9749 www.theinnatlaurellake.com
The Morgan House
Originally constructed in 1817, the historic Morgan House Inn was expanded to become a stage coach inn in 1855 and it has anchored Lee's Main Street for over 150 years. Some of it's famouse guests were President and General Ulysses S. Grant and playwrite George Bernard Shaw. It has recently been bought by local residents and offers 11 guest rooms. Restaurant with contemporary New England cuisine. On Main Street.
413-243-3661 www.morganhouseinn.com/
Hawkmeadow Farm Bed & Breakfast
This listing could be under lodging or outdoor activities. Hawkmeadow Farm is more than a B + B. It offers overnight stays in three nicely furnished rooms, all with wonderful views of the Berkshire mountains. You can also enjoy the views and sunsets while sitting on rocking chairs on the porch. The backyard is October Mountain State Forest with over 100 sq. miles of woodland. From the farm there are many miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails. There is a large organic garden with vegetables and small fruits. If you like natural beauty, peace and quiet Hawkmeadow Farm is for you. But that's not all….there are llamas! Llamas are intelligent, sensitive, curious animals. Adults find hiking with them to be a playful and heart opening experience. They are gentle and good with young kids. Guests are free to brush, pet and hug the llamas.
Berkshire Mountain Llama Bed * Breakfast/Hikes
322 Lander Road
413-243-2224 http://hawkmeadowllamas.com/bedbreakfast.html
413-243-2224
DINING
Bombay Bar & Grill
We raved about this on our Best of Food
Nestled by beautiful Laurel Lake with panoramic views of the water and the countryside, Bombay serves up great Indian cuisine to its loyal customers and to visitors alike. Great food, great service.
In the Black Swan Inn Motel
On Laurel Street
Laurel St/Rte. 20
413- 243-673 http://www.bombayco.com
Morgan House Restuarant
The Morgan House is under new management and the Restaurant certainly has benefited. An inventive chef is now in the kitchen providing good choices for any and all palates. The prices are good, service friendly, atmosphere lovely. There are hand painted murals of town landmarks on the walls. If you've been there before give it another try. We loved it.
On Main Street
413-243-3661 www.morganhouseinn.com/
Cakewalk Bakery & Café
Homemade pastries and baked-goods, sandwiches, soups, salads, coffees.
On Main Street
413- 243-2806 www.cakewalkbakery.com
Salmon Run Fish House
This Fish House is a local, family owned and operated family style restaurant on Main Street in historical downtown Lee, Seafood dishes including lobster, shrimp, calamari and fish and chips.
On Main Street
413-243-3900 www.salmonrunfishhouse.com
MUSEUMS
No museums in Lee. Visit neighboring towns.
THEATER
No Theater in Lee. Visit neighboring towns.
GARDENS
No public gardens in Lee. Visit neighboring towns.
ARTS
No art facilities in Lee. Visit neighboring towns.
