Great Barrington today is a vibrant small town acting as the hub for “South County” of the Berkshires. The town and its surroundings support a year-round population as well as second homes. Great Barrington is home to over 55 restaurants catering to a wide spectrum of culinary tastes. The recently renovated Mahaiwe Theater has become a center for year-round music and cultural events
Great Barrington is the birthplace of W. E. B. Du Bois, an African-American academic and civil rights activist, most known for being one of the co-founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909. Du Bois was born on February 23, 1868, at a house later replaced by present-day Route 23 would run. As a child, Du Bois attended the Congregational Church. Many of these church members donated the funds needed for Du Bois to attend college. Du Bois lived in the town until he was seventeen. The W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite has interpretive trails and a walking tour.
2,017 people live in Great Barrington, where the median age is 51.4 and the average individual income is $32,862. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Great Barrington, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Domaney's Discount Liquors, H.R. Zeppelin, and Great Barrington Farmers' Market.
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| Dining · $$ | 0.53 miles | 33 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.14 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.04 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.49 miles | 87 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 3.95 miles | 140 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.06 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.09 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.12 miles | 13 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.05 miles | 12 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.21 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.12 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.15 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.15 miles | 14 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.76 miles | 27 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.14 miles | 24 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.4 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.48 miles | 19 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.24 miles | 13 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.79 miles | 26 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.17 miles | 9 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
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Great Barrington has 1,123 households, with an average household size of 1.76. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Great Barrington do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,017 people call Great Barrington home. The population density is 1,399.59 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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