Brooklyn Style
Advice for our hip, quirky, artsy friends.
Themed Itineraries
Busy Kids
Tips for moms and dads from moms and dads.
Classic Williamstown
Here are a few suggestions from locals who love where they live and want to share it with you.
Day Tripping in Southern Vermont
Just north of Williamstown, cross the Vermont border into the Green Mountains that’s fostered its own artistic community for more than a century.
Foodies
Epicurean faves for those who love to eat.
Manhattan Style
Recommendations for our most sophisticated, cultured friends.
Outdoors
An insider’s guide to getting outside.
Solo Trip
A suggested plan for the solo traveler.
Summer in the Berkshires by Blank Canvas Tours
Blank Canvas Tours
Founded in 2018, this Williamstown company organizes six-day trips in July and August to explore art, music, theater and more across the Berkshires, with local food and adventures.
Visiting during COVID-19 Pandemic
Please wear masks and respect physical distance.
Where to Stay
B&B: Blackinton-Manor
North Adams
An elegant 1832 Italianate Federal style home, was originally the luxurious estate of wealthy textile manufacturer Sanford Blackinton.
B&B: Ingalls Crossing
Williamstown
Two-bedroom, two-bathroom bed & breakfast apartment on a 700 acre working dairy farm in rural Williamstown.
B&B: River Bend Farm
Williamstown
An authentically restored 1770 Georgian Colonial now a bed and breakfast for history and antique lovers.
B&B: Shirakaba Guest House
New Ashford
A Japanese-American guest house set high on a wooded ridge top.
B&B: Steep Acres B&B
Williamstown
Country setting on 50 acres of woods and rolling hills, swimming pond, gardens, and more.
B&B: The Guest House at Field Farm
Williamstown
The Guest House at Field Farm offers an authentic modern art experience in spectacular natural surroundings.
B&B: The House on Main Street
Williamstown
The charm of the Victorian era with the luxury of the 21st century.
B&B: Upland Meadow House
Williamstown
First floor two-bedroom bed and breakfast suite with private entrance, next to Hopkins Memorial Forest.
CAMPING: Historic Valley Campground
Owned and operated by the City of North Adams. 100 sites. Open May 15-October 15.
CAMPING: Sperry Campground at Mount Greylock
Atop Mt. Greylock
The Mt. Greylock primitive backpacking camping area offers a car free environment with spectacular views and private wooded sites.
CONDO: Vacation Village in the Berkshires
Hancock
Timeshare and vacation resort.
HOMES: Jiminy Peak Real Estate
Hancock
Homes and condos near the ski slopes and adventure park.
HOTEL: Fairfield Inn and Suites
Standard, clean, and comfortable hotel with cozy beds, warm breakfast, workspace, and a fitness center. Location is on the main road between Williamstown and North Adams.
INN: 1896 House
Williamstown
The 1896 House Inn and Country Lodgings is an upscale three building lodging and dining campus.
INN: Berkshire Hills Country Inn
Williamstown
Guest rooms with traditional New England decor along Hemlock Brook.
INN: Berkshire Valley Inn
Hancock-Williamstown Border
Country Comfort in the Berkshires.
INN: The Country Inn at Jiminy Peak
Hancock
An all-suite hotel located at the base of Jiminy Peak Mountain.
INN: The Orchards
Williamstown
Old-fashioned New England elegance with modern convenience that can accomodate an overnight stay, meetings, and weddings.
INN: Topia Inn
Adams
A 9 room organic inn dedicated to the green lifestyle.
MOTEL: Cozy Corner Motel
Williamstown
A family-owned motel with a restaurant on the property. Call for information and reservations: 413-458-8006
MOTEL: Harwood Hill Motel & Cottages
Bennington, VT
Located on over 4 acres of park-like grounds atop Harwood Hill with spectacular views of Mt. Anthony, the Bennington Battle Monument and Green Mountain vista.
MOTEL: Maple Terrace
Williamstown
Popular motel with country charm and modern hospitality, an outdoor pool, and a great location!
MOTEL: Northside Motel
Williamstown
MOTEL: Williamstown Motel
Williamstown
MOTEL: Willows Motel
Williamstown
A small family-owned motel in the heart of Williamstown.
RENTAL: Airbnb
Find cabins, bungalows, houses, and cottages right in town or up on the ridges, for a night or a longer stay.
RETREAT: Karin’s Place
Karin’s Place is an 8,000 square-foot home nestled in the woods of Bennington, Vermont.
The Porches Inn
North Adams
Porches’ 47 rooms of retro-edgy, industrial granny chic ambience make a spirited lodging statement in New England and beyond.
The Williams Inn
Williamstown
Embrace the beauty of the Northern Berkshires with an upscale lodging experience located in the heart of Williamstown.
TOURISTS Welcome
North Adams
A resort-inspired by the classic American roadside motor lodge and designed for the 21st-century traveler.
Vacation Rental By Owner
Find dozens of houses, condos and more convenient for hiking, golfing, skiing or relaxing after a night at the theater …
Visiting during COVID-19 Pandemic
Please wear masks and respect physical distance.
Wigwam Western Summit
Wigwam Western Summit
A warm season destination in the Berkshires where folks come for a glass of wine or beer, coffee, and a sweet treat to go with the jaw-dropping view.
Plan your wedding
Catering
Farm to table, elegant canapes, food trucks, and more.
Greylock WORKS
A dramatic venue for public festivals, theater, conferences, weddings, farmers markets, concerts and work or studio space.
Locations
Farms, museums, mountain tops, and movie theaters — discover the unique locations in and around Williamstown.
Services
Photographers, floral, beauty, bakeries, and more.
Shop Local
Amy’s Cottage
Downtown Williamstown
An eclectic boutique featuring an array of gifts and women’s clothing. Featuring Vera Bradley, PANDORA, Burt’s Bees, Fire and Light, April Cornell, and Crabtree & Evelyn.
Belltower Records
Norad Mill
Friendly spot for a treasure trove of used and new vinyl records, compact discs, and cassettes.
Berkshire Emporium & Antiques
Downtown North Adams
A gift and antique shopping destination covering four store fronts and two floors.
Berkshire Outfitters
Adams, MA
THE source for outdoor gear, clothing, canoes, kayaks, SUPs, mountain bikes, backcountry and xc skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, and much more.
Chapter Two Books
Downtown Williamstown
A non-profit, lightly, slightly, used bookstore in the heart of Williamstown, MA. Affordable books and all proceeds go to our public library.
Empire Antiques
Williamstown
Great antiques store in Williamstown.
G.J. Askins Bookseller
Downtown North Adams
An independent second-hand and antiquarian bookstore emphasizing the arts.
Goodman’s Jeweler
Downtown Williamstown
Jewelry, repair, engraving, trophies, baby gifts, batteries, and more!
Greylock Gallery
Williamstown Cultural District
With oil paintings, landscapes and whimsical metal sculptures, the gallery brings together traditional and contemporary art from emerging and established artists.
Karen’s Quilting Corner
South Williamstown
Large selection of on-trend fabrics, sewing notions, patterns, and books.
LOCAL Consignment & Boutique
Williamstown
An upscale consignment boutique specializing in women’s clothing, accessories and unique gifts.
MASS MoCA by Design
Downtown Williamstown
Art, design, gifts, and more on Spring Street.
Mount Williams Greenhouses
Route 2 Corridor
Floral arrangements, plants and trees for the garden and gifts.
Mountaintop Country Eats
Savoy
Custom Butcher Services
Museum Store @ The Clark
The Clark Art Institute
Curated selection of contemporary Japanese design objects and a robust collection of art books.
Nature’s Closet
Downtown Williamstown
Quality new and used outdoor clothing, footwear, and accessories for active lifestyles.
Northern Berkshire K9
Williamstown
Dog boarding and classes.
Pawnal Pets
Pownal, VT
Pawnal Pets is a place for your pet to be on vacation while you are. They’ll be pampered and loved, while enjoying the great outdoors and a state of the art indoor facility.
Purple Dragon Games
Downtown Williamstown
A hub for board, card and roleplaying games, the store also hosts regular events.
River Hill Pottery
North Adams
One-of-a kind woven clay baskets hand crafted by Gail and Phil Sellers.
Saddleback Antiques Center
South Williamstown
Civil War, Western era, Folk Art, furniture, books stoneware, farm tools, and much more.
Sanford & Kid Antiques Co-op
Downtown North Adams
Two-level, multi-dealer shop featuring antiques, collectibles, vintage, mid century modern, glassware and china, furniture, jewelry, pottery, art, tools, and treasures.
The Print Shop
Downtown Williamstown
Posters and print marketing services, calendars, notecards and artwork by local photorapher Zoe Doucette.
The Spin-Off Yarn Shop
Norad Mill
An extensive selection of alpaca yarns and other natural fibers such as wool, cotton, and silk and other natural blends.
The Spoke
Williamstown
Bike sales and repair with over 30 years of experience.
Visiting during COVID-19 Pandemic
Please wear masks and respect physical distance.
Where’d You Get That!?
Downtown Williamstown
Toys, games & gifts for the curious. Open 7 days a week.
Williams Bookstore
Downtown Williamstown
Operated by Follett, the college bookstore offers new fiction and nonfiction, readings and book signings, gifts and textbooks and a cafe run by Tunnel City Coffee.
Williams Shop
Downtown Williamstown
The place for all items Williams College! From t-shirts to hats, stuffed animals to swivel chairs.
Williamstown Chamber of Commerce
Williamstown Chamber of Commerce
Helpful information for shoppers
Getting Around
Abbott’s Limo
Lee
Vans and limos run 24 hours, daily, year-round even in rough weather. They will meet trains, flight arrivals, ferries and departures, and they offer tours of the Berkshires.
Berkshire Regional Transit Authority
Public bus routes, Amtrak service to Pittsfield, Peter Pan Bus information.
E-Pod Transportation
(413) 398-5216
Greyhound Bus Service
Grab the Greyhound Bus for transportation to and from Williamstown.
MASS Transit: MoCA Bike Rental
MASS MoCA
Visit MASS MoCA and rent a bike for only $3 per hour and tour the City of North Adams and the surrounding area.
Norm’s Limousine Service
(413) 663-8300
Train Stations
Links to Amtrak and MetroNorth train routes.
Tunnel City Taxi
(413) 663-8294
Village Bike Rentals
Adams, MA
Visitors and residents of all ages can rent bikes and cruise the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. The shop is steps from the beginning of the trail, making it easy to get riding.
Williams College Interactive College Map
Williamstown
Art and Performance locations, Public art walking tours, admission walking tours, athletic facilities, library locations, Spring Street shop locations.
Scenic Drives
Mohawk Trail
Opened in 1914 as one of the first auto-touring roads in the country. Discover the wonders of Route 2.
Mount Greylock Scenic Byway
Drive to the summit for sublime views all along the way.
Route 116 Scenic Byway
Travel Route 116 starting in Adams and ending in South Deerfield, MA.
