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Shopping
close and next to dry cleaner and shoe maker, Dottie's coffee, health food store, etc.....
NORTH STREET COIN OP
320 North Stclose and next to dry cleaner and shoe maker, Dottie's coffee, health food store, etc.....
USPS substation, full service, located in Palmers Variety on Elm St. The Mailbox outside picks up at 3pm, daily.
US Post Office
221 Elm StUSPS substation, full service, located in Palmers Variety on Elm St. The Mailbox outside picks up at 3pm, daily.
The UPS Store
279 Troy RdFull service UPS shipping, overnight, fax service.
Full serve drugs and durable medical equipment, O2 services. There is also a Right Aid Across the street.
Flynn's Pharmacy
173 Elm StFull serve drugs and durable medical equipment, O2 services. There is also a Right Aid Across the street.
Great outdoor shop. Cafe, Ski, snowboard, bike rentals. Full cafe for when you come off the trail.
32 residents recomanen
Arcadian Shop
91 Pittsfield RdGreat outdoor shop. Cafe, Ski, snowboard, bike rentals. Full cafe for when you come off the trail.
Walmart
555 Hubbard AveSometimes it is unavoidable.
Target
655 Cheshire RdBerkshire Mall Lanesborough
Just around corner. You can walk there. But they also deliver and pick up in a pinch.
14 residents recomanen
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
526 East StJust around corner. You can walk there. But they also deliver and pick up in a pinch.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
501 Dalton Avebargains
Goodwill Retail Store
5 Dalton Avecheap stuff. right near Salvation army
Plaine's Bike Ski Snowboard
55 W Housatonic StSporting Goods, renting bikes, skies, etc...
USED sporting goods. A great way to get started or upgrade ski, bike, golf, other sports equipment and clothing. Michelle proprietress will get you set up if you are new to a sport.
Instant Replay
10 Lyman StUSED sporting goods. A great way to get started or upgrade ski, bike, golf, other sports equipment and clothing. Michelle proprietress will get you set up if you are new to a sport.
Nifty Cleaners
324 Elm Stclose by
Jean's Cleaners
324 North Stnext to laundromat near coffee, wifi, shops
High End Florist, Art Gallery and New England Antiques. When I visited there was a display of the finest landscape and nature pastels I have ever seen in this medium. Proprietor Jed Thompson is also the floral designer and his work is superb. 413-347-3244
6 residents recomanen
Township Four Floristry & Home
30 North StHigh End Florist, Art Gallery and New England Antiques. When I visited there was a display of the finest landscape and nature pastels I have ever seen in this medium. Proprietor Jed Thompson is also the floral designer and his work is superb. 413-347-3244
Food Scene
Strong Coffee, WiFi, lunch and Bfst, sometimes live music or poetry at night
51 residents recomanen
Dotties Coffee Lounge
444 North StStrong Coffee, WiFi, lunch and Bfst, sometimes live music or poetry at night
Farm to table, organic, politically correct, gluten-free, fast food...counter service, next to movies, sometimes live music at night.
17 residents recomanen
The Marketplace Cafe
53 North StFarm to table, organic, politically correct, gluten-free, fast food...counter service, next to movies, sometimes live music at night.
Enter from McKay Street (near parking deck and public lot, 1 block west of north street) This restaurant is awesome when it is good and but maybe iffy in summer when overwhelmed by tourists.
17 residents recomanen
Flavours of Malaysia
75 North StEnter from McKay Street (near parking deck and public lot, 1 block west of north street) This restaurant is awesome when it is good and but maybe iffy in summer when overwhelmed by tourists.
This is my favorite "nice" continental restaurant in area. It is WORTH the drive 20 minutes west on Route 20. Make a reservation!
36 residents recomanen
Mario's
U.S. 20This is my favorite "nice" continental restaurant in area. It is WORTH the drive 20 minutes west on Route 20. Make a reservation!
Best cakes, Rugelach, GF Bread, pastries, muffins. Small cafe. close to Crandall theater. 45 minutes away. They supply all our local Natural food stores
14 residents recomanen
54 Main
54 Main StBest cakes, Rugelach, GF Bread, pastries, muffins. Small cafe. close to Crandall theater. 45 minutes away. They supply all our local Natural food stores
Best Salad Bar in the area, hot food bar, soups, juices, smoothies, natural foods, organic produce and meats, sushi, packaged prepared foods for tangle wood picnics or take away healthy foods.
248 residents recomanen
Guido's Fresh Marketplace
760 S Main StBest Salad Bar in the area, hot food bar, soups, juices, smoothies, natural foods, organic produce and meats, sushi, packaged prepared foods for tangle wood picnics or take away healthy foods.
They make the best Pizza Sauce you have ever eaten. Thin crust, crispy or deep dish. Gluten Free crusts available. They deliver.
Hot Tomatoes Neapolitan Pizza
542 Tyler StThey make the best Pizza Sauce you have ever eaten. Thin crust, crispy or deep dish. Gluten Free crusts available. They deliver.
Location is convenient. This Japanese Hibachi steak house also has sushi and cooked food. Across from Guido's
Enso Asian Bistro
Location is convenient. This Japanese Hibachi steak house also has sushi and cooked food. Across from Guido's
The best frozen yogurt you have EVER eaten in your life. Farm to table, organic.
9 residents recomanen
Ayelada
505 East StThe best frozen yogurt you have EVER eaten in your life. Farm to table, organic.
Pricey, organic, free-range, politically correct, farm to table meats, produce, packaged items, bakery, butcher, and take away foods. Closest natural foods.
11 residents recomanen
Berkshire Organics
15 Commercial StreetPricey, organic, free-range, politically correct, farm to table meats, produce, packaged items, bakery, butcher, and take away foods. Closest natural foods.
Makes Monterey Chèvre goat cheese. You should go here in the early spring when the kids are born. the mom's get time off to nurse and kids are hopping around and playing king of the hill. SO CUTE!
7 residents recomanen
Rawson Brook Farm
185 New Marlboro RdMakes Monterey Chèvre goat cheese. You should go here in the early spring when the kids are born. the mom's get time off to nurse and kids are hopping around and playing king of the hill. SO CUTE!
Rainbow Restaurant
109 1st StGreat Pizza with GF options available. Good live jazz on Weds nights.
Great Sports Bar and restaurant. Hamburgers, steaks. Kids welcome at tables. WiFi
7 residents recomanen
99 Restaurants
609 Merrill RdGreat Sports Bar and restaurant. Hamburgers, steaks. Kids welcome at tables. WiFi
Panera Bread
635 Merrill RdDecent fast food, near everything, some gluten Free options
Panda House Restaurant
506 Pittsfield RdDecent Chinese food. Open all the time.
Zucco's Family Restaurant
451 Dalton AveGluten Free options, including pizza and pasta. Full diner-type menu
Open for lunch. Great Salads, sandwiches, soups. Closest thing to real DELI available in Pittsfield.
6 residents recomanen
Samel's Deli and Catering
115 Elm StOpen for lunch. Great Salads, sandwiches, soups. Closest thing to real DELI available in Pittsfield.
Closest thing to real bagels in the Berkshires. Good coffee. Counter service with tables in rear.
Bagels Too
Closest thing to real bagels in the Berkshires. Good coffee. Counter service with tables in rear.
House of India
75 North StDaily lunch buffet or a la carte dinner
Fabulous French-foodie-owned and managed restaurant and wine bar. Elegant presentation, good service, fresh farm to table ingredients. lunch or dinner. WORTH the drive!
53 residents recomanen
Alta
34 Church StFabulous French-foodie-owned and managed restaurant and wine bar. Elegant presentation, good service, fresh farm to table ingredients. lunch or dinner. WORTH the drive!
Fine Mexican food served in dining room with white linen and good service. This is not a taqueria, but a traditional Mexican restaurant. Lovely ambiance.
44 residents recomanen
Coyote Flaco
505 Cold Spring RdFine Mexican food served in dining room with white linen and good service. This is not a taqueria, but a traditional Mexican restaurant. Lovely ambiance.
Juice N' Java Coffee House
216 Elm Stclose by, wifi...lunch breakfast
Vong's Thai Cuisine
157 Seymour StGreat Vietnamese Food
Formerly the Bombay Grill. Best Masala Dhosa and Idli I have ever had. 5 Stars!
24 residents recomanen
MINT - Lakeside Indian Dining & Bar
435 Laurel StFormerly the Bombay Grill. Best Masala Dhosa and Idli I have ever had. 5 Stars!
Good Breakfast and lunch. Open 8:30 am till 8pm. Aura is the former owner of Cafe Reva on Tyler Street. She has teamed up with Richard Bourdon of sourdough bread bakery fame (Housatonic, MA) and is running the restaurant side. Healthy food, vegan options
19 residents recomanen
Berkshire Mountain Bakery Pizza Cafe
180 Elm StGood Breakfast and lunch. Open 8:30 am till 8pm. Aura is the former owner of Cafe Reva on Tyler Street. She has teamed up with Richard Bourdon of sourdough bread bakery fame (Housatonic, MA) and is running the restaurant side. Healthy food, vegan options
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner restaurant. Quick service. Informal atmosphere. Something for everyone. I am gluten free and I can always find something to eat there.
19 residents recomanen
Otto's Kitchen & Comfort
95 East StBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner restaurant. Quick service. Informal atmosphere. Something for everyone. I am gluten free and I can always find something to eat there.
Everything Else
Great First Run Movie Theater. Off season, Tuesdays are only 6 bucks!!!!!
44 residents recomanen
Phoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema
57 North StGreat First Run Movie Theater. Off season, Tuesdays are only 6 bucks!!!!!
Carr Hardware
547 North StThese guys can tell you how to make or fix ANYTHING. They are the best.
If you like cross country skiing on a variety of terrains, from wide trails to steep hills with turns, this is the place. Mountain biking in summer. Enter from Arcadia Shop ( parking lot. FREE.
66 residents recomanen
Kennedy Park
275 Main StIf you like cross country skiing on a variety of terrains, from wide trails to steep hills with turns, this is the place. Mountain biking in summer. Enter from Arcadia Shop ( parking lot. FREE.
Pittsfield's Public Library. Computer use, wi-fi, stacks, full service. Great public space.
6 residents recomanen
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library
1 Wendell AvePittsfield's Public Library. Computer use, wi-fi, stacks, full service. Great public space.
Right in the neighborhood. You can walk there and go in the back way. (See guide in your room for directions and other local walks.)
21 residents recomanen
Mass Audubon Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
309 Holmes RdRight in the neighborhood. You can walk there and go in the back way. (See guide in your room for directions and other local walks.)
Highest Elevation Cross Country Skiing in area. There is snow here when none elsewhere. 20 minutes east on Route 9. By donation.
19 residents recomanen
Notchview | The Trustees of Reservations
83 Old Rte 9Highest Elevation Cross Country Skiing in area. There is snow here when none elsewhere. 20 minutes east on Route 9. By donation.
Elm Street Getty
155 Elm StNice guys. Mechanic on duty to fix flats, brake work, etc...
Our local bus and train station. Amtrak to Boston/Chicago/ Rennselaer/Albany Off North Street
Bus to NYC, VT, Boston and local bus routes all stop here.
Intermodal Center station
Our local bus and train station. Amtrak to Boston/Chicago/ Rennselaer/Albany Off North Street
Bus to NYC, VT, Boston and local bus routes all stop here.
Free Town Beach in Burbank Park. Take Linden Street from North Street, head west and continue past Onota St and Valentine Rd. BBQ Grills, swimming, public boat launch, rentals nearby on peck road
37 residents recomanen
Onota Lake
Lakeway DriveFree Town Beach in Burbank Park. Take Linden Street from North Street, head west and continue past Onota St and Valentine Rd. BBQ Grills, swimming, public boat launch, rentals nearby on peck road
Boating, Jet Skiing, public town beach, (rentals on Rt 7 Lanesboro, near Mr. Donut.
21 residents recomanen
Pontoosuc Lake
Boating, Jet Skiing, public town beach, (rentals on Rt 7 Lanesboro, near Mr. Donut.
Onota Boat Livery
463 Pecks RdRent a boat to use on Onota Lake. they have kayaks.
Terpsichore Dance Center
395 North Stclasses, adult, children
They deliver.
For Gluten Free, call the other pizza place on Tyler, HOT TOMATOES, who also deliver.
Domino's Pizza
321 Elm StThey deliver.
For Gluten Free, call the other pizza place on Tyler, HOT TOMATOES, who also deliver.
Our closest hospital with emergency room. for lower acuity (sore throats, etc,...) I recommend the CHP Walk-in clinic at 510 North St.
Lv. BMC (Medical Arts) station
Our closest hospital with emergency room. for lower acuity (sore throats, etc,...) I recommend the CHP Walk-in clinic at 510 North St.
Entertainment & Activities
Most affordable and closest ski area. $10 lift tix on thursday night!
115 residents recomanen
Bousquet Ski Area
101 Dan Fox DrMost affordable and closest ski area. $10 lift tix on thursday night!
Premier Ski resort in area. 20 minute drive. Many restaurants, shops, hi-speed lifts, etc...
200 residents recomanen
Jiminy Peak
37 Corey RdPremier Ski resort in area. 20 minute drive. Many restaurants, shops, hi-speed lifts, etc...
30 minutes away. Small, family owned ski bowl. NY Crowd.
329 residents recomanen
Estació d'esquí de Catamount Mountain
78 Catamount Rd30 minutes away. Small, family owned ski bowl. NY Crowd.
Best family oriented ski area. CT, LI, MA crowd. Kids are safe. The most area of ski-able terrain for the intermediate skier. also beautiful terrain. Really lovely. Hi speed lift, 2 lodges
218 residents recomanen
Ski Butternut
380 State RdBest family oriented ski area. CT, LI, MA crowd. Kids are safe. The most area of ski-able terrain for the intermediate skier. also beautiful terrain. Really lovely. Hi speed lift, 2 lodges
Live OPERA from MET simulcast, theater, concerts
102 residents recomanen
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle StLive OPERA from MET simulcast, theater, concerts
Williamstown Theatre Festival
1000 Main Stlive theater, name artists in summer
YMCA
292 North StClosest Y. 25 meter pool. classes, all usual services
30 minutes south. beautiful pool, gym, activities, events.
14 residents recomanen
Berkshire South Regional Community Center
15 Crissey Rd30 minutes south. beautiful pool, gym, activities, events.
Edith Wharton Park
Live Jazz, Free, Friday nights in summer
You can sign up online at Williams College Astronomy page for a free sky show, fridays, 7pm, led by a grad student. This tiny planetarium was shipped from the UK and reconstructed. A real antique!
Hopkins Observatory
829 Main StreetYou can sign up online at Williams College Astronomy page for a free sky show, fridays, 7pm, led by a grad student. This tiny planetarium was shipped from the UK and reconstructed. A real antique!
A must see for any Gardener. A touching war memorial built and planted on an old trolley bridge between Buckland and Shelburne Falls. Lots of great shops and artsy stuff to see both towns.
77 residents recomanen
Pont de les Flors
22 Water StA must see for any Gardener. A touching war memorial built and planted on an old trolley bridge between Buckland and Shelburne Falls. Lots of great shops and artsy stuff to see both towns.
10 days of meditation, noble silence. Meditation the way the Buddha originally taught it. 1 hour from here. Not for the faint of heart! This is the real magical of meditation retreats.
Dhamma Dhara--Vipassana Meditation Center
386 Colrain Shelburne Rd10 days of meditation, noble silence. Meditation the way the Buddha originally taught it. 1 hour from here. Not for the faint of heart! This is the real magical of meditation retreats.
Largest Yoga and Holistic Health Center in North America. Best vegetarian / healthy meals, healing arts appts. Landscaping gorgeous (Frederick Olmstead). Across road from Tanglewood music center.
122 residents recomanen
Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health
57 Interlaken RdLargest Yoga and Holistic Health Center in North America. Best vegetarian / healthy meals, healing arts appts. Landscaping gorgeous (Frederick Olmstead). Across road from Tanglewood music center.
The Rowe Center
22 Kings HwyPrograms and workshops.
Not far....1 hour? Workshops, classes. Vegetarian meals, shop. Seasonal
78 residents recomanen
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
150 Lake DrNot far....1 hour? Workshops, classes. Vegetarian meals, shop. Seasonal
They have line dancing (I think Thurs pm) C&W / ballroom every sunday night to live music. 6 bucks. live music. drinks on the lake. Local Color. NOT a tourist destination.
Itam 564 Trust
22 Waubeek RdThey have line dancing (I think Thurs pm) C&W / ballroom every sunday night to live music. 6 bucks. live music. drinks on the lake. Local Color. NOT a tourist destination.
Zaanti Yoga Studio
449 Pittsfield Rddrop ins welcome
Radiance Yoga
401 North Stdrop ins welcome
Great value for spa services. THE CAPITAL STEPS perform live all summer long, plus golf and bar restaurant
16 residents recomanen
Cranwell Resort
55 Lee RdGreat value for spa services. THE CAPITAL STEPS perform live all summer long, plus golf and bar restaurant
Most elegant spa services in Berkshires. Many of the providers are former senior Kripalu staff. If you want to really pamper yourself go here!
35 residents recomanen
Canyon Ranch Lenox
165 Kemble StMost elegant spa services in Berkshires. Many of the providers are former senior Kripalu staff. If you want to really pamper yourself go here!
Prestigious 3 day Festival at multiple venues in Berkshire County. You can go to just one film or buy a pass for the entire festival. June 2-5. biffma.org
Berkshire International Film Festival
85 Main StPrestigious 3 day Festival at multiple venues in Berkshire County. You can go to just one film or buy a pass for the entire festival. June 2-5. biffma.org
Arts & Culture
Colonial Theatre
111 South StConcerts, theater, special events
Berkshire Theatre Group
6 East StTheater, concerts, special events
Barrington Stage Company
30 Union Sttheater
Barrington Stage Company: The Blatt Center
36 Linden Sttheater
Great Impressionist Collection. Recently expanded and updated. Beautiful grounds and access to hiking trails, restaurant, shop.
329 residents recomanen
The Clark Art Institute
225 South StGreat Impressionist Collection. Recently expanded and updated. Beautiful grounds and access to hiking trails, restaurant, shop.
Museu Norman Rockwell
9 Glendale RdOn-going and rotating special exhibitions
My VERY favorite small museum in the Berkshires. Closes in Winter. Takes 2 hours for video and tour with docent...by appt. At the back door of Tanglewood Music Center. so park early then take tour.
12 residents recomanen
Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio
92 Hawthorne StMy VERY favorite small museum in the Berkshires. Closes in Winter. Takes 2 hours for video and tour with docent...by appt. At the back door of Tanglewood Music Center. so park early then take tour.
Summer Home of Boston Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are quite affordable, especially lawn tix. Seiji Ozawa Hall features unamplified chamber concerts, shed for large symphony or pop concerts.
398 residents recomanen
Tanglewood
Summer Home of Boston Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are quite affordable, especially lawn tix. Seiji Ozawa Hall features unamplified chamber concerts, shed for large symphony or pop concerts.
THE destination for what is current in Modern Dance. Summer venues, tickets go on sale in March. Community classes summer mornings. restaurants. INSIDE / OUT FREE dance concerts Weds through Saturday 6pm at an outside stage.
2017 NEWS:
THE PITTSFIELD-PILLOW EXPRESS
Starting today, the Pillow will offer FREE transportation to and from three neighborhoods in downtown Pittsfield every Saturday of the Festival. Call 413.207.4082 to reserve your seat or to request more information. The bus schedule can be downloaded here. The dance center of the nation is just a bus ride away!
CAMILLE A. BROWN IN PITTSFIELD
June 27-29 | Community Residency
Join us in this celebration of social dance! Camille
257 residents recomanen
Jacob's Pillow
358 George Carter RdTHE destination for what is current in Modern Dance. Summer venues, tickets go on sale in March. Community classes summer mornings. restaurants. INSIDE / OUT FREE dance concerts Weds through Saturday 6pm at an outside stage.
2017 NEWS:
THE PITTSFIELD-PILLOW EXPRESS
Starting today, the Pillow will offer FREE transportation to and from three neighborhoods in downtown Pittsfield every Saturday of the Festival. Call 413.207.4082 to reserve your seat or to request more information. The bus schedule can be downloaded here. The dance center of the nation is just a bus ride away!
CAMILLE A. BROWN IN PITTSFIELD
June 27-29 | Community Residency
Join us in this celebration of social dance! Camille
Images Cinema
50 Spring StOur local foreign and indie film center
The Triplex Cinema
70 Railroad St35 minutes south in town of Great Barrington
CHEAPEST movie theater in the area. Family owned. First run movies for $4 or $5 popcorn is only a buck and a quarter!
78 residents recomanen
Crandell Theatre
48 Main StCHEAPEST movie theater in the area. Family owned. First run movies for $4 or $5 popcorn is only a buck and a quarter!
Old Mill Converted to premier modern art museum with cafe, great special events, dance events, and host of Fresh Grass Festival in summer, North Adams
382 residents recomanen
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayOld Mill Converted to premier modern art museum with cafe, great special events, dance events, and host of Fresh Grass Festival in summer, North Adams
Singer Songwriter stage, dance tent, kids stage, workshop stage, camping, food, crafts, First weekend Aug or last weekend july. 30 minutes to site Usually the first weekend in August.
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
116 Co Rd 7DSinger Songwriter stage, dance tent, kids stage, workshop stage, camping, food, crafts, First weekend Aug or last weekend july. 30 minutes to site Usually the first weekend in August.
Every third saturday 8pm. Great live bands. lesson. Dress light, bring water. 10 bucks! Best deal going.
Lenox Contra Dance
65 Walker StEvery third saturday 8pm. Great live bands. lesson. Dress light, bring water. 10 bucks! Best deal going.
Williams College Museum of Art
15 Lawrence Hall DrFree. Great Art Museum!
local history, natural history, art, kids stuff....Little Cinema first run movies on weekend eves for 7.50
102 residents recomanen
Berkshire Museum
39 South Stlocal history, natural history, art, kids stuff....Little Cinema first run movies on weekend eves for 7.50
Salvage Art, Home Décor, art workshops. Proprietors Gary Cardot and Kristina Cardot have a basement full of salvaged odds and ends and will create an art workshop for you or your group. They also sell salvage art made by locals. they are very active in bringing these workshops to the schools and local community events. 413-464-6485
The Funky Phoenix
441 North StSalvage Art, Home Décor, art workshops. Proprietors Gary Cardot and Kristina Cardot have a basement full of salvaged odds and ends and will create an art workshop for you or your group. They also sell salvage art made by locals. they are very active in bringing these workshops to the schools and local community events. 413-464-6485
Sightseeing
Geological phenomena. Short, easy hike. Closed in Winter
74 residents recomanen
Natural Bridge State Park
McAuley RoadGeological phenomena. Short, easy hike. Closed in Winter
Incredible natural phenomena must see! 1 hour drive
8 residents recomanen
Chesterfield Gorge State Forest
Incredible natural phenomena must see! 1 hour drive
October Mountain State Forest
317 Woodland Roadhiking, skiing, camping
Tallest Mtn in Massachusetts. Fabulous views, hiking, skiing, lodge with rustic bunk rooms, even a great restaurant on top. You can drive up in season.
39 residents recomanen
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center
30 Rockwell RdTallest Mtn in Massachusetts. Fabulous views, hiking, skiing, lodge with rustic bunk rooms, even a great restaurant on top. You can drive up in season.
Essentials
Hot and cold foods, soups, juices, natural foods, meats, organic produce, etc....
88 residents recomanen
Berkshire Food Co-op
34 Bridge StHot and cold foods, soups, juices, natural foods, meats, organic produce, etc....
These guys are the most knowledgeable about supplements and vitamins. Packaged groceries. Snacks. Across from Dotties Coffee and Coin Op.
Pittsfield Health Food Centre
407 North StThese guys are the most knowledgeable about supplements and vitamins. Packaged groceries. Snacks. Across from Dotties Coffee and Coin Op.
Big Y World Class Market
200 West StClosest supermarket.
OFFICE SPACE BY THE DAY OR THE HOUR. Quiet desk space, WiFi, Copiers, Scanners, all amenities one woule need in an office
Framework Pittsfield Coworking
437 North StreetOFFICE SPACE BY THE DAY OR THE HOUR. Quiet desk space, WiFi, Copiers, Scanners, all amenities one woule need in an office