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Great Barrington is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,104 at the 2010 census. Both a summer resort and home to Ski Butternut, Great Barrington includes the villages of Van Deusenville and Housatonic. It is also the birthplace of W. E. B. Du Bois. In 2012, Smithsonian Magazine ranked Great Barrington #1 in its list of "The 20 Best Small Towns in America". Great Barrington today is a vibrant small town acting as the hub for "South County". The Town and its surrounds support not only a vibrant year round population but second home owners in the surrounding communities. Great Barrington is home to over 55 restaurants catering to a wide spectrum. The recently renovated Mahaiwe Theater has become a center for year round music and cultural events.