Ashok’s Guide to Williamstown
Food and Drink
Useful place to pick up groceries, drinks, and picnic supplies
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Wild Oats Market
320 Main StUseful place to pick up groceries, drinks, and picnic supplies
The Airport Rooms at Tourists
861 State RdGood for a drink!
Great food -- bibim bap and other Korean specialties. Not fancy. Takeout available.
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Korean Garden
240 Main StreetGreat food -- bibim bap and other Korean specialties. Not fancy. Takeout available.
West's Wine & Spirits
52 Spring StGreat wine shop, ask Jason for recommendations (he's in during the day).
This is the best ice-cream in the area. Comes from Herrell's (that's the amazing Northampton, MA and Cambridge MA ice-cream people).
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Lickety Split
83 Spring StThis is the best ice-cream in the area. Comes from Herrell's (that's the amazing Northampton, MA and Cambridge MA ice-cream people).
Locally crafted beer. I didn't think I liked beer, but I love the beer here (the lagers, the porter, the stouts).
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Bright Ideas Brewing
111 Mass MoCA WayLocally crafted beer. I didn't think I liked beer, but I love the beer here (the lagers, the porter, the stouts).
Spice Root
23 Spring StIndian restaurant, great lunch.
Tunnel City Coffee
100 Spring StCoffee shop in town. Outdoor seating.
The Spring Street Market & Cafe
66 Spring StPopular sandwich spot
Fancier than the others, great outdoor terrace, super food of the beet-gazpacho-with-flower-petals-as-garnish sort.
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Mezze Bistro + Bar
777 Cold Spring RdFancier than the others, great outdoor terrace, super food of the beet-gazpacho-with-flower-petals-as-garnish sort.
The Break Room
Terrific baked goods! Mill setting, wood grain, local greens, you get the picture!
Museums
The grounds and the reflecting pool are really lovely. Designed by the architect Tadao Ando. Superb views. Nice little cafe.
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The Clark Art Institute
225 South StThe grounds and the reflecting pool are really lovely. Designed by the architect Tadao Ando. Superb views. Nice little cafe.
Don't miss the Sol Lewitt galleries. And book James Turrell in advance. Also: kidspace for kids!
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayDon't miss the Sol Lewitt galleries. And book James Turrell in advance. Also: kidspace for kids!
A bit of a drive but worth it. I love the barn there, the Shaker spirituals, and the craft demonstrations. Also great for kids.
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Hancock Shaker Village
1843 W Housatonic StA bit of a drive but worth it. I love the barn there, the Shaker spirituals, and the craft demonstrations. Also great for kids.
The college's art museum. Small and well-curated. I like the Object Lab (artwork collected for courses)
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Williams College Museum of Art
15 Lawrence Hall DrThe college's art museum. Small and well-curated. I like the Object Lab (artwork collected for courses)
Short hikes, swimming spots
(And ask me if you are looking for longer and more strenuous hikes).
Sheep Hill
Pond, frogs, picnic area.
A popular hike along an "eight-shaped" loop. Fairly flat
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Hopkins Memorial Forest
Northwest Hill RoadA popular hike along an "eight-shaped" loop. Fairly flat
Short walk to the meadow from Mason St (good for kids), and longer walks through the woods too. My favorite!
Mountain Meadow Preserve
Mason StreetShort walk to the meadow from Mason St (good for kids), and longer walks through the woods too. My favorite!
Hike up to Stony Ledge, or even further to the top of Mt. Greylock. The entrance is on Hopper Rd. (off Rte. 43)
Hopper Trail
Hopper TrailHike up to Stony Ledge, or even further to the top of Mt. Greylock. The entrance is on Hopper Rd. (off Rte. 43)
Field Farm Reservation
554 Sloan RdWindsor Lake Park
West Shaft Roadswimming! Warmer water. Can get a bit crowded on weekends
Linear Park
swimming in a deep river spot, right in Williamstown. Water is cold but delicious
We love this place -- for swimming, paddle-boarding, just relaxing. It's quieter than Windsor Lake but water is a little colder.
North Pond
We love this place -- for swimming, paddle-boarding, just relaxing. It's quieter than Windsor Lake but water is a little colder.
Great short hikes just behind the Clark. Well marked, and you can stop for a drink or for art at the Lunder Center. I love hiking here!
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The Clark Art Institute
225 South StGreat short hikes just behind the Clark. Well marked, and you can stop for a drink or for art at the Lunder Center. I love hiking here!
Great hike up to Stoney Ledge, particularly in the fall. The parking lot is off Hopper Rd. (which is in turn off Green River Rd/Route 43).
Hopper Trail, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA
Great hike up to Stoney Ledge, particularly in the fall. The parking lot is off Hopper Rd. (which is in turn off Green River Rd/Route 43).
Movies, Books, Etc.
Independent cinema. Huge selection of stuff you can add to your popcorn!!
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Images Cinema
50 Spring StIndependent cinema. Huge selection of stuff you can add to your popcorn!!
Chapter Two Books
37 Spring StUsed bookstore, limited hours, great fiction.
Pick-your-own fruit
Lakeview Orchard
94 Old Cheshire RdApple-picking (and other fruit too). Wonderful views.
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Events calendar
https://destinationwilliamstown.org/
Usikose
Don't miss Williamstown Saturday Farmer's Market!
At the end of Spring St.
Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm.
Great bread, veggies, maple syrup, craft items