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DOWNTOWN LEE WALKING TOUR
See the tallest wooden church steeple in America, an inn that housed
a United States president and a famed playwright, and a monument
to a temperance leader. Free self-guided tour map/booklet at Lee
Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center.
3 Park Place, Lee | 413.243.0852 | www.leechamber.org
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Don’t hike blind! Ask for our exclusive “Fifteen Great Hikes in the
Lee Area” at the Lee Chamber of Commerce Information Booth.
This simple guide has the best trails, most scenic locations, and
easy directions to each place.
3 Park Place, Lee | 413.243.0852 | www.leechamber.og
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MONUMENT MOUNTAIN
Fairly strenuous climb to summit for panoramic views of the
Housatonic River Valley. Three-mile loop trail. Popular hiking spot
for famed authors William Cullen Bryant, Nathaniel Hawthorne,
and Herman Melville. Not recommended for small children or pets.
Off US Route 7, Great Barrington | 413.298.3239
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OCTOBER MOUNTAIN STATE FOREST
Boating, camping, fishing, and hiking at the largest state forest
in Massachusetts.
317 Woodland Road, Lee | 413.243.1778 | www.mass.gov/dcr
SANDY BEACH ON LAUREL LAKE, LEE
The town’s public beach is open to residents and guests staying in
the town of Lee. It is a beautiful recreation area in a secluded cove
on the back side of Laurel Lake. Good swimming with lifeguards in
attendance, Berkshire views, flowers, Adirondack chairs, toys for kids
of all ages, picnic tables, and grills. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
seven days a week. Open on rainy days for nature viewing. Your host
will provide proof of your stay, which you give to parking attendant
upon arrival. Bring your volleyball!
TYRINGHAM COBBLE
Exquisite two-mile moderate hiking loop through farm fields to a
scenic overlook of the valley.
Jerusalem Road, Tyringham | 413.298.3239 | www.thetrustees.org
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CRANWELL RESORT, SPA & GOLF CLUB
Scenic 1926 course built by Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek is open
to the public. Also offers tennis, cross-country skiing, indoor and
outdoor pools, and spa. Four restaurants and lodging.
55 Lee Road (US Route 20), Lenox | 413.637.1364
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