The Mount: A Literary Haven in Lenox

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from any location within South Shore, head towards MA-3 N. Continue on MA-3 N and take the exit for I-93 N towards Boston. Merge onto I-90 W (Massachusetts Turnpike). Take exit 2 for MA-20 toward Lee. After exiting, continue straight onto MA-20 W. Follow MA-20 W to US-7 N in Lenox. Turn left onto US-7 N and then take a right onto Plunkett St. The Mount will be on your left at 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA 01240. Parking is available on-site, and there may be a small fee for parking during peak seasons.

• Public Transportation

  To reach The Mount using public transportation, start by taking the MBTA commuter rail from South Shore to the Pittsfield station. From there, you can use the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) bus service. Look for the bus routes that connect Pittsfield to Lenox; Route 1 operates frequently. Get off at the stop nearest to the Lenox center and then it will be approximately a 20-minute walk to The Mount along US-7 N. Alternatively, you can use a rideshare service from the bus stop to reach The Mount directly. Be sure to check the current schedules and fares for both the commuter rail and BRTA.