Guidebook for Williamstown
Food Scene
The Store at Five Corners
4 New Ashford Rd Great food, delicious baked goods, inviting atmosphere.
Best farm-to-table dining in the area. Delicious seasonal food, lovely atmosphere, outdoor dining in summer, stellar craft cocktails.
75 locals recommend
Mezze Bistro + Bar
777 Cold Spring RdBest farm-to-table dining in the area. Delicious seasonal food, lovely atmosphere, outdoor dining in summer, stellar craft cocktails.
Working dairy farm just up the road with farm store, tours possible and a milking parlor — 5 pm viewing daily. Beautiful views.
17 locals recommend
Cricket Creek Farm
1255 Oblong RdWorking dairy farm just up the road with farm store, tours possible and a milking parlor — 5 pm viewing daily. Beautiful views.
Excellent apple picking in fall and berries and stone fruits in summer. Classic bakery with turnovers, cider donuts and hot apple cider. Great with kids and worth the trip!
8 locals recommend
Lakeview Orchard
94 Old Cheshire RdExcellent apple picking in fall and berries and stone fruits in summer. Classic bakery with turnovers, cider donuts and hot apple cider. Great with kids and worth the trip!
Home to a herd of alpacas raised for their beautiful yarns, maple syrup and sleigh rides, this place is awesome and their maple syrup... delicious.
Sweet Brook Farm
207 Woodcock RoadHome to a herd of alpacas raised for their beautiful yarns, maple syrup and sleigh rides, this place is awesome and their maple syrup... delicious.
Arts & Culture
Fabulous contemporary art museum with spaces as incredible as the exhibits. Excellent performing arts and music festivals, great for wandering and perfect for families looking for a learning adventure.
382 locals recommend
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayFabulous contemporary art museum with spaces as incredible as the exhibits. Excellent performing arts and music festivals, great for wandering and perfect for families looking for a learning adventure.
Stunning setting, impressionist art, impressive collection, recently redesigned architecture by Tadao Ando.
329 locals recommend
The Clark Art Institute
225 South StStunning setting, impressionist art, impressive collection, recently redesigned architecture by Tadao Ando.
Located between The Clark and MASS MoCA, this gallery houses wonderful collections of contemporary and traditional art in beautiful spaces, beautifully displayed. It is free of charge and friendly staff are available to answer questions.
78 locals recommend
Williams College Museum of Art
15 Lawrence Hall DrLocated between The Clark and MASS MoCA, this gallery houses wonderful collections of contemporary and traditional art in beautiful spaces, beautifully displayed. It is free of charge and friendly staff are available to answer questions.
A winner of a 2002 Tony Award and a 2011 Massachusetts Cultural Council Commonwealth Award, the Williamstown Theatre Festival is a resident summer theater on the campus of Williams College in Williamstown featuring bold new plays and classic productions.
70 locals recommend
Williamstown Theatre Festival
1000 Main StA winner of a 2002 Tony Award and a 2011 Massachusetts Cultural Council Commonwealth Award, the Williamstown Theatre Festival is a resident summer theater on the campus of Williams College in Williamstown featuring bold new plays and classic productions.
Parks & Nature
Lovely spot nearby for short, easy walks in the field or woodlands...
8 locals recommend
Field Farm Reservation
554 Sloan RdLovely spot nearby for short, easy walks in the field or woodlands...
Mount Hope Park
Swimming hole and picnic area by a beautiful bend in the Green River.
One of many wonderful moderate hikes up Mt Greylock, the highest mountain in Massachusetts (3,491 feet).
Hopper Trail
Hopper TrailOne of many wonderful moderate hikes up Mt Greylock, the highest mountain in Massachusetts (3,491 feet).
The highest mountain in Massachusetts (3,491 feet) is worth exploring by foot, bicycle or car. Many great walking trails from Williamstown, North Adams, Adams and Lanesboro lead to the summit. The roadway to the top is open from Memorial Day through October and Bascom Lodge with great views and a gorgeous fireplace is an idyllic place to visit.
213 locals recommend
Mount Greylock
The highest mountain in Massachusetts (3,491 feet) is worth exploring by foot, bicycle or car. Many great walking trails from Williamstown, North Adams, Adams and Lanesboro lead to the summit. The roadway to the top is open from Memorial Day through October and Bascom Lodge with great views and a gorgeous fireplace is an idyllic place to visit.
Shopping
Toys, games and gifts for the whole family. Fun place to shop and explore.
13 locals recommend
Where'd You Get That Inc
100 Spring StToys, games and gifts for the whole family. Fun place to shop and explore.
Off-the-beaten track shopping experience in the museum with artisan jewelry, great book collection, funky gift ideas and all-around fun goods!
382 locals recommend
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayOff-the-beaten track shopping experience in the museum with artisan jewelry, great book collection, funky gift ideas and all-around fun goods!
Entertainment & Activities
Single-screen art house in the middle of town. Great films and events.
36 locals recommend
Images Cinema
50 Spring StSingle-screen art house in the middle of town. Great films and events.
It's the treehouse from your childhood's wildest dreams. An adventure park for children and adults where you can literally swing from the trees, it's an ideal destination for nature-loving thrill-seekers.
76 locals recommend
Ramblewild Adventure Park
110 Brodie Mountain RdIt's the treehouse from your childhood's wildest dreams. An adventure park for children and adults where you can literally swing from the trees, it's an ideal destination for nature-loving thrill-seekers.
Located in Hancock, Massachusetts in the Taconic Mountains, Jiminy Peak is the largest ski and snowboard resort in southern New England.
200 locals recommend
Jiminy Peak
37 Corey RdLocated in Hancock, Massachusetts in the Taconic Mountains, Jiminy Peak is the largest ski and snowboard resort in southern New England.
Essentials
Co-op market with great selection of natural, organic, whole foods plus local produce and other locally crafted foods. Hot bar and grab-and-go section for quick meals. Cafe seating area.
51 locals recommend
Wild Oats Market
320 Main StCo-op market with great selection of natural, organic, whole foods plus local produce and other locally crafted foods. Hot bar and grab-and-go section for quick meals. Cafe seating area.
Everything Else
Photographer Amanda Jones has been photographing dogs for 20 years in her studio and all over the US. A beautiful 1,800-square-foot space, her studio is located on the campus of the MASS MoCA in North Adams. For more info, visit www.amandajones.com
Amanda Jones, Inc.
40 Longview TerracePhotographer Amanda Jones has been photographing dogs for 20 years in her studio and all over the US. A beautiful 1,800-square-foot space, her studio is located on the campus of the MASS MoCA in North Adams. For more info, visit www.amandajones.com