Though small in size, Lenox is a vibrant town located in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts. It is the summer home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood and several other arts organizations, great food, and great people. You can walk to most places, and music is everywhere you turn.<\/p>\n
Students are discouraged from\u00a0bringing large amounts of cash to Boston University Tanglewood Institute.\u00a0Most establishments in Lenox\u00a0accept major credit and\u00a0debit cards. Students may\u00a0consider bringing a form of card payment, which could include a prepaid and \u2018reloadable\u2019 card in lieu of cash.<\/p>\n
There are\u00a0Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)\u00a0available in Lenox and on the Tanglewood Grounds (withdrawals may be subject to fees by the user\u2019s bank and\/or ATM).\u00a0The following banks are located in Lenox:<\/p>\n
Adams Community Bank
\n7 Main Street
\nLenox, MA 01240
\n413.637.0017<\/p>\n
Berkshire Bank
\n25 Main Street
\nLenox, MA 01240
\n413.637.3439<\/p>\n
Greylock Federal Credit Union
\n68 Main Street
\nLenox, MA 01240
\n413.637.4999<\/p>\n
Please also be aware that these banks will not cash checks without an account at that\u00a0bank. Boston University and Boston Symphony Offices at Tanglewood are also unable to cash checks.<\/p>\n
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BUTI students enjoy access to all Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood Music Center events (not including the Popular Artists Series). For a full schedule of performances, please visit the BSO website<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Throughout the course of the summer programs, the Student Life Staff will be offering various extracurricular activities and programs that will be wide-ranging in scope and interest in order to appeal to as many students as possible. They will be providing yoga, sports, and game recreation on campus as well as opportunities to explore the Berkshire area and its cultural attractions through field trip excursions. Dances, ice-cream socials, movie and mall trips are all examples of scheduled events. Activities are planned in advance and advertised on bulletin boards in student dorms, in Groton Place, and announced during weekly student floor meetings. For questions about upcoming activities, students are encouraged to ask their Resident Assistants for more information or to inquire at the Student Life Office.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Students may\u00a0not<\/u> have visitors, family, or friends stay overnight or visit past 10:00 P.M. anywhere on West Street Campus. There are several motels, inns, guest houses, bed and breakfast facilities, and campgrounds with recreational vehicle parks in the area that provide accommodations. Information, including lodging referrals, can be obtained from the Lenox Chamber of Commerce by calling (413) 637-3646 or visiting their web page at\u00a0www.lenox.org<\/a>, or the Berkshire Visitors Bureau by calling (413) 499-1600 or visiting their web page at\u00a0www.berskshires.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n There are numerous houses of worship and services offered in the Lenox area.\u00a0Information about local churches can be obtained from the Lenox Chamber of Commerce by calling (413) 637-3646 or visiting their\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n If a student wishes to attend services within 15 minutes driving distance from campus, they should inquire with the Student Life Office at least 48 hours<\/u>\u00a0in advance for the Student Life Staff\u00a0to arrange transportation.<\/p>\n Please be reminded that students may not travel in vehicles other than their parent\/guardian\u2019s or BUTI transportation\u00a0without express written parental\/guardian permission (see \u201cMotor Vehicles and Parking\u201d in\u00a0Rules & Regulations).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nCommunity Programming<\/h5>
Off-campus Guest Lodging<\/h5>
Religious Services<\/h5>