Lenox Attractions

Lenox is a popular resort town with a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. The Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary offers hiking trails as well as a museum on plants and wildlife. Each summer Tanglewood in Lenox becomes the home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum

The Railway Museum is housed in a 1902 depot and displays model trains and railroad related items. Short train rides are also offered from Lenox Station.

Address

Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum
10 Willow Creek Road
Lenox, MA 01240
United States

Phone 1 (413) 637-2210

Fax 1 (413) 637-4965

http://www.berkshirescenicrailroad.org

Hours

May 29 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Cost

Adult	$ 15.00
Senior over 65	$ 14.00
Child 14 & under	$ 8.00
Child 3 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Admission is for the round trip train ride (there is no charge for admission to the museum in the station).

Pleasant Valley Sanctuary

Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a thriving beaver population, wetlands, meadows, and hardwood forests. It is a popular destination for hiking and biking or canoe trips on the Housatonic River.

Hours

June 25 to October 10

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise
Close	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset

October 11 to June 24

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise
Close		Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset

Cost

Adult	$ 4.00
Senior	$ 3.00
Child 12 & under	$ 3.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Trails are open hours indicated. The registration and information office is open 9-4:00 T-F (Monday also in the summer) and 10-4 Sat & Sun (10-5 in the summer).

The Mount, Edith Wharton Restoration

The Mount, built in 1902, was home to Edith Wharton, Pulitzer Prize winning author. The Wharton home is under ongoing restoration. The 40.5 acre estate also includes gardens and woodland areas designed by Wharton and her niece.

The main house at The Mount has classical Italian and French influences with Georgian Revival gatehouse and stable.

Address

The Mount Edith Wharton Restoration
2 Plunkett Street
Lenox, MA 01240-2704
United States

Phone 1 (413) 511-5100

Fax 1 (413) 637-0619

http://www.edithwharton.org

Hours

May 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Cost

Adult	$ 16.00
Students	$ 13.00
Grounds / gardens only around attraction	$ 10.00
Child 18 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Guides

Guided tour included with admission.

Facilities

Gift shop
Restaurant or food service