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North Adams and Williamstown

The Shops at the Library, Spring St., Williamstown, Ma.

Mass MoCA(Museum of Contemporary Art), Marshall St., North Adams, Ma.

In the northern Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts are two towns with beautiful mountain views and loads of cultural opportunities. (Read More)

Williams College is located in the heart of downtown Williamstown. North Adams is home to MASS MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art), MCLA (Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts), art galleries, museums and public art. Shops in these areas offer art works, gifts, antiques, consignment clothing, jewelry, books, antiques, crafts, toys and games. And there is no shortage of places to eat. There are many restaurants in North Adams, Williamstown and the surrounding area. Jiminy Peak Ski Resort is located nearby. Museums, galleries, theater and film festivals are all here. (Less)

North Adams and Williamstown, Massachusetts

In the northern Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts are two towns with beautiful mountain views and loads of cultural opportunities. Williams College is located in the heart of downtown Williamstown. North Adams is home to MASS MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art), MCLA (Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts), art galleries, museums and public art. Shops in these areas offer art works, gifts, antiques, consignment clothing, jewelry, books, antiques, crafts, toys and games. And there is no shortage of places to eat. There are many restaurants in North Adams, Williamstown and the surrounding area. Jiminy Peak Ski Resort is located nearby. Museums, galleries, theater and film festivals are all here.

Shops

North Adams Shops

Bark n' Cat - CLOSED; quality pet food, pet supplies, toys; 28 Holden St., North Adams 413-664-7777 WEBSITE
Belltower Records - new and used vinyl records and cd's; Norad Mill, Suite 301, 60 Roberts Drive, North Adams 413-398-5569 WEBSITE
Berkshire Embroidery and Printing - custom screenprinting and embroidery on apparel; 33 Main St. 413-346-4836 WEBSITE
Berkshire Emporium & Antiques - gifts, crafts, antiques, jewelry, collectibles, vintage items; Empire Cafe next door serving sandwiches and ice cream; 59 Main St., North Adams 413-664-4032 WEBSITE
DiLego Jewelry - fine jewelry store; bracelets, diamond rings, charms; 16 Ashland St., North Adams 413-663-8140 WEBSITE
Eagle Street Music - instruments, accessories, lessons; 81 Main St., North Adams 413-664-9200 WEBSITE
Eclipse Mill Gallery at Artists Lofts - art exhibits on ground floor of artists' lofts; limited hours, mostly weekends; also, bookseller; 243 Union St., North Adams 413-664-9101 WEBSITE
Hardware at MASSMoCA - the museum shop at MASS MoCA; gifts, clothing, books, more; 1040 MassMoCA Way, North Adams 413-664-4481 WEBSITE
Martha Flood Design - fabric design, pillows, bags, textile creations, wallcoverings; 38 Eagle St., North Adams 413-398-5270 WEBSITE
Mia's Exchange - men's, women's and children's consignment clothing; items for the home; 11 Eagle St., North Adams 413-663-9800 WEBSITE
Persnickety Toys - toys, books, games, crafts, trains, building toys, stuffed animals; 13 Eagle St., North Adams 413-662-2990 WEBSITE
River Hill Pottery at the Eclipse Mill - pottery, clay baskets; decorative and functional baking baskets; usually open weekends, check mill hours; 243 Union St., #104, North Adams 413-664-0197 WEBSITE
Sanford & Kid Antique Co-op - variety of antiques and collectibles from multiple sellers; 160 Houghton St., North Adams 413-652-2107 WEBSITE

Art Galleries in North Adams

Independent Art Projects - contemporary art exhibition space located at Mass MoCA; public lectures, events; 1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams 413-346-4004 WEBSITE
MCLA Gallery 51 - art exhibits administered by the Mass College of Liberal Arts; 51 Main St., North Adams 413-662-5324 WEBSITE

Williamstown Shops

Amy's Cottage - gifts, clothing, jewelry, accessories; 39 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-4305 WEBSITE
Atef Fine Jeweler - fine jewelry, custom pieces, unique designs; 296 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-7077 WEBSITE
Goodman's Jewelers - jewelry, watches, gifts; engraving; 32 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-8452 WEBSITE
Nature's Closet - outdoor apparel and accessories; brand names; 61 Spring St., Williamstown, Ma. 413-458-7909 WEBSITE
Saddleback Antiques Center - Civil War era antiques, furniture, books, collectibles; 3 1/2 miles south of Spring St., 1395 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown 413-458-5852 WEBSITE
Shops at the Library - women's clothing and accessories; home decor; 70 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-3436 WEBSITE
Where'd You Get That!? - fun gift and toy shop; games, puzzles, novelties, candy, chocolate, plush toys; 100 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-2206 WEBSITE
Williams Bookstore - Williams College bookstore, cafe; Williams College apparel, gifts, accessories; also, dorm supplies, decor; computers and tech accessories; 81 Spring St. 413-458-8071 WEBSITE
Williams Shop - Williams College items, including clothing, gifts, prints, swag, sportswear; 15 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-3605 WEBSITE

Shops in Nearby Towns

Bennington Potters - handmade pottery; stoneware, home decor, gifts; demonstrations; 25-30 minute drive north; 324 County St., Bennington, Vermont 802-447-7531 WEBSITE
Berkshire Outfitters - outdoor equipment, including canoes, kayaks, x-country skiis, snowshoes, bikes, footwear, apparel; 169 Grove St., Rt. 8, Adams 413-743-5900 WEBSITE
Cheshire Glassworks Studio & Gallery - glass jewelry, jars, gifts; call for hours; 24 South St., Rt. 8, Cheshire 413-743-7828 WEBSITE
Country Store at Jiminy Peak Ski Resort - variety of food items, including syrup, tea; souvenirs, games; 37 Corey Rd., Hancock 413-738-5066 WEBSITE
Hobby World - toys, radio-controlled aircraft, trains, models, dollhouses; 171 Grove St., Rt. 8, Adams 413-743-7223 WEBSITE
Outlet at Pine Cone Hill - original design bedding, sleepwear, home decor textiles, inc. pillows, tableware, rugs; 125 Pecks Rd., Pittsfield 413-629-2314 WEBSITE

Artsy - www.artsy.net; online resource for information about art galleries, exhibitions, sales; featured works from: Normal Rockwell, exhibits from MASS MoCA, the Clark Art Institute, the Williams College Museum of Art and the Independent Art Projects WEBSITE
Shopping Info - berkshire.org; shopping information about antiques, malls and shops throughout the Berkshires WEBSITE

General Information

Berkshire Menus - berkshiremens.com; menus from many Berkshire restaurants plus coupons and advertisements WEBSITE
General Travel Information - berkshires.org; general info; visitor info, lodging, restaurants, cultural venues, events WEBSITE
North Adams Chamber of Commerce - explorenorthadams.com; cultural, lodging and dining info WEBSITE

Restaurants

North Adams Restaurants

Amy's Cafe on the Lake - seasonal concession stand; limited hours, cash only; lakeside view; short drive; 200 Windsor Lake Rd., North Adams 413-528-3222 WEBSITE
Aok Berkshire Barbecue - CLOSED; barbecue take out window, or eat at brewery nearby; smoked meats, chicken, pork, plus fresh bread; located at entrance to MASS MoCA; 2601 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams 413-398-5079 WEBSITE
Boston Sea Foods - casual seafood restaurant; 160 American Legion Dr., North Adams 413-663-8740 WEBSITE
BrewHaha - coffee and tea cafe, baked goods; weekly soup, wrap & frittata specials; breakfast; located 1 and 1/2 miles from downtown; 437 W. Main St., North Adams 413-664-2020 WEBSITE
Christos Famous Pizza - pizza, salads, sandwiches; 20 Holden St., North Adams 413-662-3500 WEBSITE
Crisp - Hot Tomatoes Pizza; 100 Water St., North Adams 413-346-4460 WEBSITE
Desperado's Fresh Mexican Grille - homemade Mexican food; lunch & dinner; also one in Williamstown; 23 Eagle St. North Adams 413-346-4664 WEBSITE
Freight Yard Restaurant & Pub - pub style restaurant; lunch, dinner; burgers, salads, soups, pasta; kids menu; 1 Furnace St., North Adams 413-663-6547 WEBSITE
Gramercy Bistro - elegant dining, Sunday brunch; locally sourced ingredients; check hours; at Mass MOCA; 87 Marshall St., North Adams 413-663-5300 WEBSITE
Grazie - Italian dinner entrees, gluten free choices; close to MASS MoCA; 26 Marshall St., North Adams 413-664-0044 WEBSITE
Hot Dog Ranch - hot dogs, burgers, nachos, onion rings, fries; variety of fried foods; 310 State St., North Adams 413-662-2009 WEBSITE
Jack's Hot Dog Stand - small restaurant serving hot dogs, chili dogs, hamburgers, sausage, onion rings; 12 Eagle St., North Adams 413-664-9006 WEBSITE
Lickety Split Cafe - cafe located at Mass MoCA; sandwiches, salads, quiche, ice cream; 1010 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams 413-346-4560 WEBSITE
Parlor Cafe - new location under construction Oct. 2020; coffee, tea, bagels, sandwiches, salads; vegan options; open mic nights of music and poetry; 55 Union St., North Adams 413-398-5554 WEBSITE
Pedrin's Dairy Bar - family owned fast food dairy bar; fried fish sandwich, onion rings, ice cream; cash only, seasonal; short drive; 1360 Curran Hwy., North Adams 413-664-9540 WEBSITE
Public Eat + Drink - lunch and dinner; varied American menu; craft beers; live music & events in evenings; 34 Holden St., North Adams 413-664-4444 WEBSITE
Renee's Diner - breakfast and lunch diner; short drive; 780 Mass Ave., North Adams 413-664-2070 WEBSITE
Richmond Bar & Grille - breakfast and dinner at downtown Holiday Inn; breakfast buffet on Sunday's; 40 Main St., North Adams 413-663-6500 WEBSITE
Tres Ninos Taqueria - breakfast and lunch; burritos, tacos, nachos; kids meals; 20 Marshall St. 413-346-4000 WEBSITE
Tunnel City Coffee at MASS MoCA - coffee, espresso, pastries, muffins; located at MASS MoCA; 1040 MASS MoCA Way 413-398-5304 WEBSITE
Tunnel City Coffee at the Prow Gallery - coffee, pastries, specialty drinks at the Prow Gallery at MASS MoCA; 1040 MASS MoCA Way 413-662-2111 WEBSITE

Williamstown Restaurants

6 House Pub - tavern style restaurant; seafood & steak entrees; lunch, dinner, soups, sandwiches; 910 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown 413-458-1896 WEBSITE
A Frame Bakery - bread, pies, cakes, cookies; 3 miles south of Spring St.; 1194 Cold Spring Rd., Rt. 7, Williamstown 413-458-3600 WEBSITE
Blue Mango - Thai and Japanese cuisine; sushi, sashimi, noodle bowls, soups, appetizers, veggie dishes, entrees; 27 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-0004 WEBSITE
Chef's Hat - big breakfasts served all day; 905 Simonds Rd., Williamstown 413-458-5120 WEBSITE
Coyote Flaco Restaurant - Mexican restaurant; 505 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown 413-458-4240 WEBSITE
Cozy Corner Restaurant - family friendly lunch and dinner restaurant; seafood, pasta, sandwiches, pizza; 850 Simonds Rd., Williamstown 413-458-3854 WEBSITE
Desperado's Fresh Mexican Grille - homemade Mexican food; lunch & dinner; also one in North Adams; 246 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-2100 WEBSITE
Gala Steakhouse & Bistro at the Orchards Hotel - breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner menus serving farm to table locally grown comfort food; seasonal outdoor terrace; 222 Adams Rd., Williamstown 413-458-9590 WEBSITE
Hot Tomatoes Neopolitan Pizza - specialty pizzas, crepes, paninis, buffalo wings; 100 Water St., Williamstown 413-458-2722 WEBSITE
Mezze Bistro + Bar - fine dining; locally sourced produce; wine list and local libations; 777 Cold Spring Rd., Rt. 7, Williamstown 413-458-0123 WEBSITE
Moonlight Diner & Grille - breakfast, lunch and dinner; breakfast served all day; 408 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-3305 WEBSITE
Purple Pub - sports bar, burgers, sandwiches; near Williamstown shops; 65 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-0095 WEBSITE
Spice Root - Indian restaurant near Williams College; special lunch buffets; 23 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-5200 WEBSITE
Tunnel City Coffee - coffee shop, baked goods; located at MASS MoCA and in Williamstown; 100 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-5010 WEBSITE
Uptown Tunnel Coffee - coffee, espresso, tea, pastry; located inside the Williams Bookstore; 81 Spring St. 413-884-6062 WEBSITE
Water Street Grill Restaurant & Tavern - tavern style; lunch, dinner; steak & seafood dishes; 123 Water St., Williamstown 413-458-2175 WEBSITE
Williams Inn - re-opening Summer, 2020; large colonial style inn; indoor pool and hot tub; on-site tavern, Sunday brunch, breakfast, lunch, dinner; located on Williams College campus; 1090 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-9371 WEBSITE

Surrounding Area Restaurants

Bascom Lodge on the summit of Mt. Greylock - seasonal rustic lodging and restaurant; located at the summit of Mt. Greylock; Visitor Ctr. entrance in Lanesborough; lodging phone 917-680-0079; 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough 413-743-1591 WEBSITE
Bounti-Fare - casual seafood, steak and pasta restaurant; lunch and dinner; live music schedule; 200 Howland Ave., Rt. 8, Adams 413-743-0193 WEBSITE
Golden Eagle Restaurant - full service lunch, dinner restaurant on Hairpin Turn, Mohawk Trail, Berkshire views; 1935 Mohawk Tr., Clarksburg 413-663-9834 WEBSITE
Haflinger Haus - Austrian and American dinner at this guest house; dining room & tavern; 17 Commercial St., Adams 413-743-2221 WEBSITE
Mill on the Floss - fine dining in historic farmhouse; French dishes, children's menu; 342 Rt. 7, New Ashford 413-458-9123 WEBSITE
Rainbow Shack Ice Cream - hard and soft serve ice cream; fat free frozen yogurt; 85 Summer St., Adams 413-743-4031 WEBSITE

Berkshire Menus - berkshiremens.com; menus from many Berkshire restaurants plus coupons and advertisements WEBSITE

Accommodations

Berkshire Hills Country Inn - motel style inn serving cont. brkfst. buffet; outdoor heated pool, lobby fireplace, gardens and brooks, picnic area, gazebo; 1146 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown 413-458-6148 WEBSITE
Cozy Corner Motel - small motel w/cont. brkfst.; 2 double bed rooms; restaurant onsite; 284 Sand Springs Rd., Williamstown 413-458-8006 WEBSITE
Fairfield Inn and Suites Williamstown - guestrooms and suites, buffet breakfast, indoor pool, mountain views; 430 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-7333 WEBSITE
Green Valley Motel - cont. brkfst., seasonal pool, small pets allowed; 2 mi. north of center; Green Mtn. views; 1214 Simonds Rd., Rt. 7, Williamstown 413-458-3864 WEBSITE
Guest House at Field Farm - modern art furnished queen or king bed rooms; full brkfst.; views of Mt. Greylock; guest cottage; 554 Sloan Rd., Williamstown 413-458-3135 WEBSITE
Hawk Mountain Lodge - remote five room restored farmhouse at Zoar Outdoor; some rooms with shared bath; common room; Charlemont 800-532-7483 WEBSITE
Holiday Inn - central downtown location, indoor pool, on-site restaurant; 40 Main St., North Adams 413-663-6500 WEBSITE
Howard Johnson Williamstown Hotel - cont. brkfst., seasonal outdoor pool; 213 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-8158 WEBSITE
Inn at Haflinger Haus - 6 guest rooms; onsite restaurant and tavern, Haflinger Haus; 17 Commercial St., Adams 413-743-2221 WEBSITE
Inn on East Main St. - CLOSED; seasonal four guest room historic inn; queen beds and 1 room w/ 2 twin beds, full brkfst.; 182 E. Main St., North Adams 413-664-2099 WEBSITE
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort - suites w/kitchenettes at inn, also, vacation home rentals at ski resort; 37 Corey Rd., Hancock 413-738-5500 WEBSITE
Maple Terrace Motel - motel within walking distance of Williams campus; cont. brkfst., seasonal outdoor pool; 555 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-9677 WEBSITE
Orchards Hotel - guest rooms & suites, some w/fireplaces, mountain views; on-site restaurant serving brkfst., dinner; 222 Adams Rd., Williamstown 413-458-9611 WEBSITE
Porches - restored Victorian row houses inspired by proximity to MASS MoCA; cont. brkfst. buffet; outdoor heated pool & hot tub; 231 River St., North Adams 413-664-0400 WEBSITE
The 1896 House Inn - romantic luxury inn plus motel style rooms; full breakfast; seasonal pool; 910 Cold Spring Rd., Rt. 7, Williamstown 413-458-1896 WEBSITE
Villager Motel - motel within short drive to Williamstown or North Adams; cont. brkfst.; 953 Simonds Rd., Rt. 7, Williamstown 413-458-4046 WEBSITE
Whitcomb Summit Retreat - expansive mountain view 2 level hotel with 17 rooms located on Mohawk Trail, 7 miles east of downtown North Adams; 229 Mohawk Trail, Florida, Massachusetts 413-664-0007 WEBSITE
Williams Inn - re-opening Summer, 2020; large colonial style inn; indoor pool and hot tub; on-site tavern, Sunday brunch, breakfast, lunch, dinner; located on Williams College campus; 1090 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-9371 WEBSITE
Williamstown Motel - small motel within short drive of Williams College; cont. brkfst., summer & winter packages; 295 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-5202 WEBSITE
Willows Motel - small motel minutes to Williams College; cont. brkfst., cottage rental also; 480 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-5768 WEBSITE

Events, Activities, Attractions

Barrington Stage Company - theater company with year round plays, musicals; new works and youth theater; 30 Union St., Pittsfield 413-236-8888 WEBSITE
Beartown State Forest - year round state park; swimming, boating, fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling; 69 Blue Hill Rd., Monterey, Ma. 413-528-0904 WEBSITE
Berkshire Botanical Garden - seasonal gardens, greenhouses, art gallery; year round lectures & workshops; 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge 413-298-3926 WEBSITE
Berkshire East - family run ski area; alpine skiing and snowboarding; seasonal zipline; 66 Thunder Mtn. Rd., Charlemont 413-339-6617 WEBSITE
Berkshire Museum - natural history and art museum; museum shop, children's programs; 39 South St. Rt. 7, Pittsfield 413-443-7171 WEBSITE
Berkshire Theater Festival - three venues, part of Berkshire Theater Group; Fitzpatrick Main Stage; 83 East Main St., Stockbridge 413-997-4444 WEBSITE
Bish Bash Falls State Park - waterfall next to Mt. Washington State Forest; Mt. Washington; 413-528-0330 WEBSITE
Chesterwood - home of American sculptor, Daniel Chester French; national historic site, gardens, studio; 4 Williamsville Rd., Stockbridge 413-298-3579 WEBSITE
Clark Art Institute - art museum and educational center; large and diverse collection; 225 South St., Williamstown 413-458-2303 WEBSITE
Clarksburg State Park and Forest - hiking, hunting, camping; 1199 Middle Rd., Clarksburg 413-664-8345 WEBSITE
Colonial Theater - performing arts theater; part of the Berkshire Theater Group; 111 South St., Pittsfield 413-997-4444 WEBSITE
DAR State Forest - swimming, camping, hiking, cross-country skiing; 78 Cape St., Goshen 413-268-7098 WEBSITE
Edith Wharton Restoration at The Mount - Edith Wharton's forty-two room country home & gardens; tours available; May-Oct.; 2 Plunkett St., Lenox 413-551-5111 WEBSITE
Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio - abstract art collection in estate setting; 92 Hawthorne St., Lenox 413-637-0166 WEBSITE
Greylock Bowl & Golf - bowling alleys, indoor simulated golf; 41 Roberts Dr., North Adams 413-663-3761 WEBSITE
Hancock Shaker Village - seasonal recreated Shaker Village; costumed interpreters, craft demonstrations, farm animals, garden, short walking trails; cafe, shop, online store; 1843 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-443-0188 WEBSITE
Hildene - Robert Todd Lincoln's Georgian Revival mansion; 1005 Hildene Rd., Manchester, Vermont 802-362-1788 WEBSITE
Images Cinema - non-proft movie theater showing variety of films; near shops & restaurants; 50 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-5612 WEBSITE
Jacob's Pillow Dance - outdoor dance performances; 358 George Carter Rd., Becket 413-243-0745 WEBSITE
Jiminy Peak Ski Resort - alpine skiing, snowboarding, all-season resort with lodging; 37 Corey Rd., Hancock 413-738-5500 WEBSITE
Lee Premium Outlets - outdoor outlet mall with approximately 50 shops; apparel, accessories, shoes; located off Rt. 20; 17 Premium Outlets Blvd., Lee 413-243-8186 WEBSITE
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Garden - tropical indoor butterfly and moth conservatory; 281 Greenfield Rd., South Greenfield 413-665-2805 WEBSITE
Mahaiwe Theater - performing arts theater; theater, dance, concerts, movies; Great Barrington; 413-528-0100 WEBSITE
Mass College of Liberal Arts - state liberal arts college in downtown North Adams; 375 Church St., North Adams 413-662-5000 WEBSITE
MASS MoCA - contemporary art museum in downtown North Adams; guided tours, cafe, gift shop; 87 Marshall St., North Adams 413-662-2111 WEBSITE
Monroe State Forest - rugged hiking in bear country; Dunbar Brook Trail; Tilda Hill Rd., Monroe; 413-339-5504 WEBSITE
Monument Mountain Reservation - rugged hiking, hunting; Rt. 7, Great Barrington 413-298-3239 WEBSITE
Mt. Greylock State Reservation - summit road; closed in winter; seasonal lodge at summit; Visitors Ctr.; 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough 413-499-4262 WEBSITE
Natural Bridge State Park - naturally formed white marble arch; 107 Natural Bridge Rd., North Adams 413-663-6392 WEBSITE
Norman Rockwell Museum - works of Norman Rockwell; exhibits, events, museum shop, online store; 9 Route 183, Stockbridge 413-298-4100 WEBSITE
North Adams Museum of History and Science - kid friendly historical museum; relocating to Holiday Inn on Main St.; re-opening Spring, 2019; 40 Main St., North Adams 413-664-4700 WEBSITE
October Mountain State Forest - camping and hiking, includes Appalachian Trail near Tanglewood; 317 Woodland Rd., Lee 413-243-1778 WEBSITE
Pittsfield State Forest - hiking, fishing, auto road; 1041 Cascade St., Pittsfield 413-442-8992 WEBSITE
Savoy Mountain State Forest - hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, hunting; 260 Central Shaft Rd., Florida, Ma. 413-663-8469 WEBSITE
Shakespeare & Co. - performances, workshops; multiple stages on grounds, cafe, picnic area; 70 Kemble St., Lenox 413-637-3353 WEBSITE
Ski Butternut - family friendly alpine skiing & snowboarding; also, tubing; 380 State Rd., Rt. 23, Great Barrington 413-528-2000 WEBSITE
Tanglewood Music Center - summer home of Boston Symphony Orchestra; outdoor concerts; 297 West St., Lenox 413-637-1600 WEBSITE
Western Gateway Heritage State Park - urban park w/historical exhibits; 9 Furnace St., Bldg. 4, North Adams 413-663-6312 WEBSITE
Williams College - historic New England liberal arts college in Berkshires; art museum on campus; 880 Main St., Williamstown 413-597-3131 WEBSITE
Williams College '62 Center for Theatre & Dance - performances, events, workshops; 1000 Main St., Williamstown 413-597-2425 WEBSITE
Williams College Museum of Art - diverse collection; art education; off of Rt. 2; 15 Lawrence Hall Dr., Williamstown 413-597-2376 WEBSITE
Williamstown Theater Festival - summer theater performed in the '62 Center for Theater & Dance, Williams College; 1000 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-5612 WEBSITE
Windsor Lake Park - lake with smimming, boating, fishing, camping, cross-country skiing; town events; Bradley St./Kemp Ave., North Adams; 200 George Fairs Way 413-662-3000 WEBSITE
Yankee Candle Village - candles plus home decor, toys, candy, kids' books, Santa's Workshop; 25 Greenfield Rd., South Deerfield 413-665-0425 WEBSITE
Zoar Outdoor Adventures - white-water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, zip-line tours; 5 room lodge, camp sites, tents; Charlemont 413-339-4010 WEBSITE
American Icon Passes - seasonal discount passes to 4 Berkshires museums WEBSITE
Appalachian Trail - hiking path from Georgia to Maine; passes through several towns and peaks in the Berkshires, including North Adams; 413-528-8002 WEBSITE
BerkShares - local currency with 5% discount accepted at specific businesses; some restrictions; supports non-profits, encourages support of local business WEBSITE
Close Encounters with Music - Berkshire area classical & jazz concerts; several at Mahaiwe Hall, Great Barrington WEBSITE
downstreetart.org - public art collaboration sponsoring summer events, open gallery nights, art installations in downtown North Adams WEBSITE
Greylock Works Festive Holiday Market - annual Fall event celebrating food and artist made creations in restored mill performance and event venue; 508 State Rd., North Adams; 413-398=9114 WEBSITE
Housatonic River Walk - walkway along Housatonic River in downtown Great Barrington WEBSITE
Mohawk Trail - scenic driving routes through Berkshires area; regional information WEBSITE
Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Festival - includes parade in North Adams as well as other Fall inspired events in the area; October WEBSITE
Williamstown Farmers Market - seasonal farmers market downtown near Williams College WEBSITE

Kids

Barrington Stage Company - theater company with year round plays, musicals; new works and youth theater; 30 Union St., Pittsfield 413-236-8888 WEBSITE
Beartown State Forest - year round state park; swimming, boating, fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling; 69 Blue Hill Rd., Monterey, Ma. 413-528-0904 WEBSITE
Berkshire Botanical Garden - seasonal gardens, greenhouses, art gallery; year round lectures & workshops; 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge 413-298-3926 WEBSITE
Berkshire East - family run ski area; alpine skiing and snowboarding; seasonal zipline; 66 Thunder Mtn. Rd., Charlemont 413-339-6617 WEBSITE
Berkshire Museum - natural history and art museum; museum shop, children's programs; 39 South St. Rt. 7, Pittsfield 413-443-7171 WEBSITE
Berkshire Theater Festival - three venues, part of Berkshire Theater Group; Fitzpatrick Main Stage; 83 East Main St., Stockbridge 413-997-4444 WEBSITE
Bish Bash Falls State Park - waterfall next to Mt. Washington State Forest; Mt. Washington; 413-528-0330 WEBSITE
Chesterwood - home of American sculptor, Daniel Chester French; national historic site, gardens, studio; 4 Williamsville Rd., Stockbridge 413-298-3579 WEBSITE
Clark Art Institute - art museum and educational center; large and diverse collection; 225 South St., Williamstown 413-458-2303 WEBSITE
Clarksburg State Park and Forest - hiking, hunting, camping; 1199 Middle Rd., Clarksburg 413-664-8345 WEBSITE
Colonial Theater - performing arts theater; part of the Berkshire Theater Group; 111 South St., Pittsfield 413-997-4444 WEBSITE
DAR State Forest - swimming, camping, hiking, cross-country skiing; 78 Cape St., Goshen 413-268-7098 WEBSITE
Edith Wharton Restoration at The Mount - Edith Wharton's forty-two room country home & gardens; tours available; May-Oct.; 2 Plunkett St., Lenox 413-551-5111 WEBSITE
Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio - abstract art collection in estate setting; 92 Hawthorne St., Lenox 413-637-0166 WEBSITE
Greylock Bowl & Golf - bowling alleys, indoor simulated golf; 41 Roberts Dr., North Adams 413-663-3761 WEBSITE
Hancock Shaker Village - seasonal recreated Shaker Village; costumed interpreters, craft demonstrations, farm animals, garden, short walking trails; cafe, shop, online store; 1843 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-443-0188 WEBSITE
Hildene - Robert Todd Lincoln's Georgian Revival mansion; 1005 Hildene Rd., Manchester, Vermont 802-362-1788 WEBSITE
Images Cinema - non-proft movie theater showing variety of films; near shops & restaurants; 50 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-5612 WEBSITE
Jacob's Pillow Dance - outdoor dance performances; 358 George Carter Rd., Becket 413-243-0745 WEBSITE
Jiminy Peak Ski Resort - alpine skiing, snowboarding, all-season resort with lodging; 37 Corey Rd., Hancock 413-738-5500 WEBSITE
Lee Premium Outlets - outdoor outlet mall with approximately 50 shops; apparel, accessories, shoes; located off Rt. 20; 17 Premium Outlets Blvd., Lee 413-243-8186 WEBSITE
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Garden - tropical indoor butterfly and moth conservatory; 281 Greenfield Rd., South Greenfield 413-665-2805 WEBSITE
Mahaiwe Theater - performing arts theater; theater, dance, concerts, movies; Great Barrington; 413-528-0100 WEBSITE
Mass College of Liberal Arts - state liberal arts college in downtown North Adams; 375 Church St., North Adams 413-662-5000 WEBSITE
MASS MoCA - contemporary art museum in downtown North Adams; guided tours, cafe, gift shop; 87 Marshall St., North Adams 413-662-2111 WEBSITE
Monroe State Forest - rugged hiking in bear country; Dunbar Brook Trail; Tilda Hill Rd., Monroe; 413-339-5504 WEBSITE
Monument Mountain Reservation - rugged hiking, hunting; Rt. 7, Great Barrington 413-298-3239 WEBSITE
Mt. Greylock State Reservation - summit road; closed in winter; seasonal lodge at summit; Visitors Ctr.; 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough 413-499-4262 WEBSITE
Natural Bridge State Park - naturally formed white marble arch; 107 Natural Bridge Rd., North Adams 413-663-6392 WEBSITE
Norman Rockwell Museum - works of Norman Rockwell; exhibits, events, museum shop, online store; 9 Route 183, Stockbridge 413-298-4100 WEBSITE
North Adams Museum of History and Science - kid friendly historical museum; relocating to Holiday Inn on Main St.; re-opening Spring, 2019; 40 Main St., North Adams 413-664-4700 WEBSITE
October Mountain State Forest - camping and hiking, includes Appalachian Trail near Tanglewood; 317 Woodland Rd., Lee 413-243-1778 WEBSITE
Pittsfield State Forest - hiking, fishing, auto road; 1041 Cascade St., Pittsfield 413-442-8992 WEBSITE
Savoy Mountain State Forest - hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, hunting; 260 Central Shaft Rd., Florida, Ma. 413-663-8469 WEBSITE
Shakespeare & Co. - performances, workshops; multiple stages on grounds, cafe, picnic area; 70 Kemble St., Lenox 413-637-3353 WEBSITE
Six Flags New England - large amusement park; rides, water park, events, concerts; Rt. 159; 1623 Main St., Agawam 413-786-9300 WEBSITE
Ski Butternut - family friendly alpine skiing & snowboarding; also, tubing; 380 State Rd., Rt. 23, Great Barrington 413-528-2000 WEBSITE
Tanglewood Music Center - summer home of Boston Symphony Orchestra; outdoor concerts; 297 West St., Lenox 413-637-1600 WEBSITE
Western Gateway Heritage State Park - urban park w/historical exhibits; 9 Furnace St., Bldg. 4, North Adams 413-663-6312 WEBSITE
Williams College - historic New England liberal arts college in Berkshires; art museum on campus; 880 Main St., Williamstown 413-597-3131 WEBSITE
Williams College '62 Center for Theatre & Dance - performances, events, workshops; 1000 Main St., Williamstown 413-597-2425 WEBSITE
Williams College Museum of Art - diverse collection; art education; off of Rt. 2; 15 Lawrence Hall Dr., Williamstown 413-597-2376 WEBSITE
Williamstown Theater Festival - summer theater performed in the '62 Center for Theater & Dance, Williams College; 1000 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-5612 WEBSITE
Windsor Lake Park - lake with smimming, boating, fishing, camping, cross-country skiing; town events; Bradley St./Kemp Ave., North Adams; 200 George Fairs Way 413-662-3000 WEBSITE
Yankee Candle Village - candles plus home decor, toys, candy, kids' books, Santa's Workshop; 25 Greenfield Rd., South Deerfield 413-665-0425 WEBSITE
Zoar Outdoor Adventures - white-water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, zip-line tours; 5 room lodge, camp sites, tents; Charlemont 413-339-4010 WEBSITE
American Icon Passes - seasonal discount passes to 4 Berkshires museums WEBSITE
Appalachian Trail - hiking path from Georgia to Maine; passes through several towns and peaks in the Berkshires, including North Adams; 413-528-8002 WEBSITE
BerkShares - local currency with 5% discount accepted at specific businesses; some restrictions; supports non-profits, encourages support of local business WEBSITE
Close Encounters with Music - Berkshire area classical & jazz concerts; several at Mahaiwe Hall, Great Barrington WEBSITE
downstreetart.org - public art collaboration sponsoring summer events, open gallery nights, art installations in downtown North Adams WEBSITE
Greylock Works Festive Holiday Market - annual Fall event celebrating food and artist made creations in restored mill performance and event venue; 508 State Rd., North Adams; 413-398=9114 WEBSITE
Housatonic River Walk - walkway along Housatonic River in downtown Great Barrington WEBSITE
Mohawk Trail - scenic driving routes through Berkshires area; regional information WEBSITE
Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Festival - includes parade in North Adams as well as other Fall inspired events in the area; October WEBSITE
Williamstown Farmers Market - seasonal farmers market downtown near Williams College WEBSITE

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