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We invite you to explore all that Williamstown has to offer with our inn as your home base. Our list of top activities and attractions below highlight the unique and enjoyable character of our local area. Whether you’re seeking a relaxing weekend escape from the city, or an immersive and culture-filled vacation bursting with a sense of discovery, the opportunities around Williamstown abound.
This Tony Award-winning theatre festival takes place in July and August each year.
This newly-reopened art museum and center for research and higher education is best known for an extraordinary collection of French Impressionist paintings.
The only place outside the National Archives to publicly display original printings of our nation’s four founding documents.
A state-of-the-art performance venue that providing collaborative productions between the Williams community and renowned dance and theatre companies.
A state-of-the-art conservation facility is located at The Clark’s Stone Hill Center, designed in 2006 by Pritzker Prize architect Tadao Ando.
The summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937, this music venue features a robust calendar of performances annually.
Showcasing the world’s largest collection of original Norman Rockwell art as the best of American illustration.
On the Williams College campus, Hopkins is the oldest extant observatory in the United States.
Widely considered one of the finest college art museums in the country.
This museum is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual and performing arts in the country.
Discover over 25 permanent exhibits and temporary exhibits on the life and times of North Adams in the past.
A performing arts theater in Bennington, Vermont playing an important role in New England’s rich theatre history.
With stages in Pittsfield and Stockbridge, the Berkshires’ oldest theatre company celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2018.
“The Pillow” is a treasured 220-acre National Historic Landmark, a recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Arts, and home to America’s longest-running international dance festival.
Explore New England history and art featuring Grandma Moses paintings, a genealogy library, nature trail and picnic area just 20 minutes from the inn
The Haystack Monument marks the founding of an American missionary movement.
The Williams Inn is located on Spring Street in downtown Williamstown. Surrounded by shops, restaurants and activities, our guests enjoy the vibrant atmosphere found just steps from our hotel. Learn more about this unique area with Destination Williamstown, our local website offering a wealth of Williamstown information. From listings and directories, to itineraries and idea starters, Destination Williamstown is a tremendous resource to our community and visitors alike.
Rated #39 in Golf.com’s Top 100 Public Courses nationally and #1 Best Public Golf Course in Massachusetts. Enjoy this top-rated collegiate course with direct cart path from our inn.
Choose from 8 aerial obstacle courses to experience the next trend in outdoor adventure.
New England’s leader in outdoor adventure offering white water rafting in Massachusetts and Vermont, zip line canopy tours in the Berkshires, and more!
Pull up your waders and step into the waters of the Berkshires. Discover world-class fly fishing with experienced fishing guides.
Float your way to fun with a paddling experience on the Hoosic River and its larger tributaries.
At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts and the state’s first wilderness state park. The mountain’s Bascom Lodge is open seasonally June-October and is just a half-hour from the Inn.
Located in nearby Hancock, MA – in the Berkshires. Largest ski and snowboard resort in southern New England.
The nearby Prospect Mountain Nordic is a cross country ski center in Woodford, Vermont and is the highest in Vermont providing more natural snow than most other ski areas.
Recreation, hiking, and jogging on miles of trails and abandoned roads are available for the casual stroller as well as the more avid hiker and trail runner.
Offering events, trails, and programs designed to improve conservation efforts to sustain our natural and cultural heritage.
Looking for hike with a view or a casual stroll in the woods? From walking your dog to a family swim in a pond, BNRC has the top trails for you to choose how you want to enjoy the Berkshires.