Need a date night out in the Berkshires? Don't we all?
The occasional date nights out are important for parents to connect and focus on each other. Date nights can "enhance your friendship as well as your emotional connectedness," Dianne Grande, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist wrote in a Psychology Today article called "Date Night: Not a Luxury, a Necessity."
"Usually, the challenge for long-term couples is to get out of the routine that they have fallen into and put in some effort to make their lives together more fun and joyful," she writes.
So find a babysitter, schedule a playdate, or recruit a family member or friend to take over kid duties for a few hours this weekend, and plan a great few hours away with your honey. Here are some ideas for creative dates in the Berkshires:
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Take a hike
Find a new trail to explore together by foot, on bike, or even on snowshoes — depending on the time of the year!
- Berkshire Family Hikes for easy trails and reviews.
- Full Moon Snowshoe Hike with Berkshire Running Center.
- Winter Wildlife Tracking & Tree Id Snowshoe/Hike at Notchview.
Where to eat
After working up an appetite on the trail, stop at one of these great lunch spots:
- Dottie's Coffee Lounge for unpretentious and creative eats in a laid-back atmosphere. 444 North St., Pittsfield.
- Pleasant & Main for fresh favorites in a homey space. 1063 Main St., Housatonic.
- A-OK Barbeque for DUH, BBQ! Grab an afternoon brew at Bright Ideas across the way. MASS MoCA Way, North Adams.
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Get out that stress
Life have you both feeling stressed out? Relax together! From fitness classes to couples massages — the Berkshires has it all! Here are a few of our favorites:
- Couple's Fitness Class at Kayla Civello Training, 290 Hubbard Ave. Pittsfield. (To sign up, DM on Instagram.)
- Self-Love Care Night: Shower Bouquets at The Plant Connector, 48 Eagle St., North Adams.
- The Cryotank at Lenox Fit, 90 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox.
- Valentine's Day Vinyl Night at Methuselah Bar & Lounge, North St. Pittsfield.
Where to eat
You'll want a nice relaxed meal after getting all that stress out! Here are some picks for a casual, unrushed meal to enjoy together.
- District Kitchen, 40 West St., Pittsfield.
- Freight Yard Pub, Heritage State Park, 1 Furnace St Building 3, North Adams.
- Berkshire Palate, 297 North St., Pittsfield.
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Enjoy your favorite attractions
You probably always have kids along when you visit some of the Berkshire's best attractions. So leave the kids at home and get out to explore on your own — you might be surprised how you enjoy places in a new way when the kids aren't pulling you in different directions. Here are some of our favorite places to visit again ... without the kids!
- Watch Roman Holiday on the big screen at The Mahaiwe, 14 Castle St. Great Barrington.
- Take in a Cabaret at Ventfort Hall & Gilded Age Museum, 104 Walker St., Lenox.
- Reserve tickets to see James Turrell's "Into the Light" exhibit at MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams.
Where to eat
After taking in the sites, you'll have more than earned a bite. Here are some more Berkshire restaurant picks.
- The Praire Whale, 178 Main St., Great Barrington.
- Brava Wine & Beer Bar, 65 Church St. Lenox.
- The Break Room at Greylock Works, 508 State Rd., North Adams.
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