Tourists, a renovated 46-room motor lodge in North Adams, Mass., has added two new accommodations to its offerings in the town’s Blackinton Historic District. These two houses, part of the Tourists Homes offshoot, provide larger groups with a unique lodging experience. The houses, one sleeping up to 11 and the other six, have been restored with a mix of retro and contemporary design elements. The larger house features an oversize round Douglas fir table for family-style dining, while the smaller house comes with an original Rhodes Mark 1 piano.
Both houses offer stunning views of Mount Williams and Mount Prospect from their back decks, giving guests a true taste of the Berkshires forest land. Guests staying at these houses also have access to the hotel’s pool and community events, including a free concert series featuring visiting musicians.
The Tourists team plans to renovate a third house, a former five-room B&B, in the winter. These unique accommodations are available for booking now, with a three-night minimum for the small house and a four-night minimum for the larger house. Prices start at $895 a night. For more information and booking, visit touristswelcome.com.
In other news, LeSportsac has collaborated with Philadelphia-based brand Yowie to launch a new collection of nine bags. The collection includes a cherry red oversize hobo, an acid yellow cross-body tote, and a spherical black bucket bag, all made with LeSportsac’s signature ripstop fabric. The bags draw inspiration from vintage styles and modern energy, offering a mix of nostalgia and contemporary design. Prices start at $95 and the bags are available on lesportsac.com.
Lastly, the Galleria Borghese in Rome has inaugurated an annual series showcasing work by contemporary female artists. The current exhibition, “Louise Bourgeois: Unconscious Memories,” features 20 pieces by the French American artist, including her iconic “Spider” sculpture. The exhibition will be on view through September 15 at the Galleria Borghese. For more information, visit galleriaborghese.beniculturali.it.
