Guidebook for Williamstown
Arts & Culture
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayA must - see! Never disappoints.
Williams College Museum of Art
15 Lawrence Hall DrSmall scale but always interesting exhibits
62 Center for Theatre & Dance
1000 Main StreetCheck out the programming-music, dance, theater, etc!
The Clark Art Institute
225 South StBeautiful new grounds, wonderful exhibits.
Stage productions as well as outdoor, family events; lots on offer each summer!
70 locals recommend
Williamstown Theatre Festival
1000 Main StStage productions as well as outdoor, family events; lots on offer each summer!
Food Scene
Mezze Bistro + Bar
777 Cold Spring RdGreat locally sourced food and nice cocktails
Hops & Vines
16 Water StFun, friendly eats and drinks
Locally roasted coffee and croissants, gourmet groceries, sandwiches, etc. Kids can play on the super playground adjacent.
16 locals recommend
The Store at Five Corners
4 New Ashford RdLocally roasted coffee and croissants, gourmet groceries, sandwiches, etc. Kids can play on the super playground adjacent.
Mole enchiladas, mojitos, and wonderful family-run ambiance; fun with kids
44 locals recommend
Coyote Flaco
505 Cold Spring RdMole enchiladas, mojitos, and wonderful family-run ambiance; fun with kids
Nice thin crust pizzas, you can eat (outside only) by the river
25 locals recommend
Hot Tomatoes Pizza
100 Water StNice thin crust pizzas, you can eat (outside only) by the river
Check out the snack bar--local ingredients like Gammelgarden skyr, Battenkill Brittle, local meats, and gelato at a great (student friendly) price. If you are touring the Williams campus, it's easy.
Paresky Center
39 Chapin Hall DriveCheck out the snack bar--local ingredients like Gammelgarden skyr, Battenkill Brittle, local meats, and gelato at a great (student friendly) price. If you are touring the Williams campus, it's easy.
Enjoyable atmosphere and lovely food right on the MASS MoCA campus. Bar is also fun.
24 locals recommend
Gramercy Bistro
16 Marshall StEnjoyable atmosphere and lovely food right on the MASS MoCA campus. Bar is also fun.
Good casual eats, nice bar in the back, cozy fireplaces, build your own salads, truffle ketchup and a coffee bar as well.
11 locals recommend
The Log
78 Spring StreetGood casual eats, nice bar in the back, cozy fireplaces, build your own salads, truffle ketchup and a coffee bar as well.
Sightseeing
Beautiful hikes and views; trailheads very close to the house
24 locals recommend
Mount Greylock State Reservation
30 Rockwell RdBeautiful hikes and views; trailheads very close to the house
Easy, nice walks in the Forest, option of shorter or longer loop; kid friendly
20 locals recommend
Hopkins Memorial Forest
Northwest Hill RoadEasy, nice walks in the Forest, option of shorter or longer loop; kid friendly
Essentials
Wild Oats Market
320 Main StGreat co-op
Nicole Methot, Licensed Massage Therapist
296 Main StNicole is an amazing massage therapist!
Delicious berry topped coffee cakes, and don't miss the (usually warm) chocolate chip cookies! Stop by when going to Margaret Lindley Pond--it's right across the street.
A-Frame Bakery
1194 Cold Spring RdDelicious berry topped coffee cakes, and don't miss the (usually warm) chocolate chip cookies! Stop by when going to Margaret Lindley Pond--it's right across the street.
Stop & Shop
876 State RdAll the basics and a decent health food area.
Entertainment & Activities
Nice for a cool swim, with bathrooms! Shade and/or sun, and picnic tables.
14 locals recommend
Margaret Lindley Park
1201 Cold Spring RdNice for a cool swim, with bathrooms! Shade and/or sun, and picnic tables.
Great farm store with fresh eggs, milk, farm-made cheese; check out piglets, calves, and watch the cows be milked; Jaymie's bread too!
17 locals recommend
Cricket Creek Farm
1255 Oblong RdGreat farm store with fresh eggs, milk, farm-made cheese; check out piglets, calves, and watch the cows be milked; Jaymie's bread too!
Fun in summer and winter; ski lessons, summer fun park, etc.--check the website for details
200 locals recommend
Jiminy Peak
37 Corey RdFun in summer and winter; ski lessons, summer fun park, etc.--check the website for details
Tasha Yoga
20 Spring StConvenient Spring St. location, great classes.
Great spot to swim, relax, have an ice cream or grilled cheese (local bread and cheese!) play basketball...clean, family friendly and full of locals! Kid pool, hot tub and pool all outdoors. Can host parties as well.
7 locals recommend
Sand Springs Pool, Inc.
158 Sand Springs RdGreat spot to swim, relax, have an ice cream or grilled cheese (local bread and cheese!) play basketball...clean, family friendly and full of locals! Kid pool, hot tub and pool all outdoors. Can host parties as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
PUBLIC eat+drink
34 Holden StGood food, fun bar and energetic ambiance
Brand new, the local spot of choice! Check it out and let them know how they are doing.
56 locals recommend
Bright Ideas Brewing
111 Mass MoCA WayBrand new, the local spot of choice! Check it out and let them know how they are doing.
Parks & Nature
Hopkins Memorial Forest
Northwest Hill RoadTwo loops through the woods for calm contemplation.