Located in the southwestern corner of Massachusetts, Great Barrington is a quintessential rural town with one foot in its rich history, and one foot firmly planted in the future.  In its role as the commercial hub of the southern Berkshires, Great Barrington has successfully maintained its small town charm and character, even as it has grown to meet the business, educational, shopping, entertainment, and recreational needs of residents and visitors in the tri-state region it shares with eastern New York and northwestern Connecticut. 

Tourism is the prime industry in the Great Barrington area, stimulated by an appealing mix of outdoor recreational opportunities; first rate cultural offerings; local artisans and crafters; and a healthy complement of service oriented restaurants, B&B's, and small inns.  Skiing, fall foliage, summer culture, and the beauty of a Berkshire spring, carry tourism throughout the four seasons.  Increasingly, second-home owners and transplants from large, metropolitan areas are discovering what longtime residents have known for many years; Great Barrington is a great community to raise a family, run a business, and enjoy the pleasures of small town living.