Classic Williamstown
Here are a few suggestions from locals who love where they live and want to share it with you.
The lanes have eased from eight down to two. You’re on a back road, and it leans over a gorge. At a pull-off the air is crisp and fresh, and you hear the river below. As you coast into the valley, you idly consider stopping at a museum or a swimming hole, grabbing dinner at Mezze or picnicing with a jazz ensemble. In the Berkshires, open spaces meet international art and performance. And cheese. Glorious cheese.
Here are a few suggestions from locals who love where they live and want to share it with you.
Just north of Williamstown, cross the Vermont border into the Green Mountains that’s fostered its own artistic community for more than a century.
A suggested plan for the solo traveler.
Please wear masks and respect physical distance.
An elegant 1832 Italianate Federal style home, was originally the luxurious estate of wealthy textile manufacturer Sanford Blackinton.
Two-bedroom, two-bathroom bed & breakfast apartment on a 700 acre working dairy farm in rural Williamstown.
An authentically restored 1770 Georgian Colonial now a bed and breakfast for history and antique lovers.
A Japanese-American guest house set high on a wooded ridge top.
Country setting on 50 acres of woods and rolling hills, swimming pond, gardens, and more.
The Guest House at Field Farm offers an authentic modern art experience in spectacular natural surroundings.
The charm of the Victorian era with the luxury of the 21st century.
First floor two-bedroom bed and breakfast suite with private entrance, next to Hopkins Memorial Forest.
Owned and operated by the City of North Adams. 100 sites. Open May 15-October 15.
The Mt. Greylock primitive backpacking camping area offers a car free environment with spectacular views and private wooded sites.
Timeshare and vacation resort.
Homes and condos near the ski slopes and adventure park.
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.
The 1896 House Inn and Country Lodgings is an upscale three building lodging and dining campus.
Guest rooms with traditional New England decor along Hemlock Brook.
Country Comfort in the Berkshires.
An all-suite hotel located at the base of Jiminy Peak Mountain.
Old-fashioned New England elegance with modern convenience that can accomodate an overnight stay, meetings, and weddings.
A 9 room organic inn dedicated to the green lifestyle.
A family-owned motel with a restaurant on the property. Call for information and reservations: 413-458-8006
Popular motel with country charm and modern hospitality, an outdoor pool, and a great location!
A small family-owned motel in the heart of Williamstown.
Find cabins, bungalows, houses, and cottages right in town or up on the ridges, for a night or a longer stay.
Porches’ 47 rooms of retro-edgy, industrial granny chic ambience make a spirited lodging statement in New England and beyond.
Embrace the beauty of the Northern Berkshires with an upscale lodging experience located in the heart of Williamstown.
A resort-inspired by the classic American roadside motor lodge and designed for the 21st-century traveler.
Find dozens of houses, condos and more convenient for hiking, golfing, skiing or relaxing after a night at the theater …
Please wear masks and respect physical distance.
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.
Farm to table, elegant canapes, food trucks, and more.
A dramatic venue for public festivals, theater, conferences, weddings, farmers markets, concerts and work or studio space.
Farms, museums, mountain tops, and movie theaters — discover the unique locations in and around Williamstown.
Photographers, floral, beauty, bakeries, and more.
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.
Friendly spot for a treasure trove of used and new vinyl records, compact discs, and cassettes.
A gift and antique shopping destination covering four store fronts and two floors.
THE source for outdoor gear, clothing, canoes, kayaks, SUPs, mountain bikes, backcountry and xc skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, and much more.
A non-profit, lightly, slightly, used bookstore in the heart of Williamstown, MA. Affordable books and all proceeds go to our public library.
Great antiques store in Williamstown.
An independent second-hand and antiquarian bookstore emphasizing the arts.
Jewelry, repair, engraving, trophies, baby gifts, batteries, and more!
With oil paintings, landscapes and whimsical metal sculptures, the gallery brings together traditional and contemporary art from emerging and established artists.
Large selection of on-trend fabrics, sewing notions, patterns, and books.
Floral arrangements, plants and trees for the garden and gifts.
Custom Butcher Services
Curated selection of contemporary Japanese design objects and a robust collection of art books.
Quality new and used outdoor clothing, footwear, and accessories for active lifestyles.
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.
A hub for board, card and roleplaying games, the store also hosts regular events.
Civil War, Western era, Folk Art, furniture, books stoneware, farm tools, and much more.
Two-level, multi-dealer shop featuring antiques, collectibles, vintage, mid century modern, glassware and china, furniture, jewelry, pottery, art, tools, and treasures.
Posters and print marketing services, calendars, notecards and artwork by local photorapher Zoe Doucette.
An extensive selection of alpaca yarns and other natural fibers such as wool, cotton, and silk and other natural blends.
Bike sales and repair with over 30 years of experience.
Please wear masks and respect physical distance.
Toys, games & gifts for the curious. Open 7 days a week.
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.
The place for all items Williams College! From t-shirts to hats, stuffed animals to swivel chairs.
Helpful information for shoppers
Opened in 1914 as one of the first auto-touring roads in the country. Discover the wonders of Route 2.
Drive to the summit for sublime views all along the way.
Travel Route 116 starting in Adams and ending in South Deerfield, MA.
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.
Public bus routes, Amtrak service to Pittsfield, Peter Pan Bus information.
(413) 398-5216
Grab the Greyhound Bus for transportation to and from Williamstown.
(413) 663-8300
Links to Amtrak and MetroNorth train routes.
(413) 663-8294
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.