Local Attractions:
Immediate Environs
(Within 10 minutes drive)
Chapin Library of Rare Books &
Manuscripts
Changing exhibitions. Permanent display of the Four Founding documents of the United States.
413- 597-2462
Clark Art
Institute
Art museum and research center known for French impressionist, (including more than 30 Renoirs), Old Master, and American paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, special exhibitions.
Tues-Sun 10-5, year round. 413-458-9545
Hopkins Observatory.
Oldest observatory in the country. Planetarium shows. 413-597-2188
Jiminy Peak, The Mountain
Resort
Ski & snowboard resort. Alpine Slide, horseback riding, mini golf, trout pond,
Euro-bungee trampoline, rock climbing wall, summit chairlift ride. 413-738-5500
Taconic Golf Club.
Semi private PGA club, owned by Williams College. Often rated as one of the top 5 college courses by Golf Magazine.18 holes. 413-458-3997
Waubeeka Golf
Links
18 hole public golf course, challenging but fair holes and greens, spectacular scenic setting. 458-8355 Pro shop
Williams
College
Established in 1793, the college is private, residential, coeducational, and liberal arts a
community composed of students, faculty, and staff drawn from a variety of backgrounds. The
undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,000 students. There are two graduate programs in the
history of art and development economics. Switchboard 413-4597-3131
Williams College Museum of
Art
Changing exhibitions emphasize American, modern, contemporary art of world cultures. 413-597-2429
Williamstown Film
Festival
Honoring past achievements in cinema and showcasing the best new films on the American indie scene. October 18-27, 2002.
413-458-9700
Williamstown Theatre
Festival
2002 Tony Award winning theatre! Presenting over 200 performances mid-June-August. Also Cabaret and Free Theatre with a
renowned company of actors. 413-597-3400. Box office 597-3399
Neighboring Environs
(Within 20 minutes Drive)
Bennington Battle Monument
Elevator to top of the 306 feet obelisk. Commemorates this Revolutionary War battle. Open mid-April
through October 31. 802-447-0550
Bennington
Museum
One of the finest regional history and art museums in New England. It houses the largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings and memorabilia.
Open daily. 802-447-1571
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art ( Mass MoCA )
The country's largest contemporary art and multi-disciplinary center featuring a vast array of performances and exhibitions in a 19th century factory campus. 413-662-2111
Mohawk
Trail
63 mile historic highway from Williamstown to Deerfield featuring over 100 attractions.
Famous "Hairpin Turn"
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Highest peak in Massachusetts. Hiking trails, snow mobile trails, lookout summit. 413-499-4262
Oldcastle Theatre
Company
Award winning equity theatre in a beautiful gallery setting. May through December.
802-447-0564
Surrounding Environs
(Within 1 hour drive)
Berkshire Botanical
Garden
Intimate country landscapes and display gardens, educational programs, special events. 413-298-3926
Berkshire Theatre
Festival
Professional summer theatre from Broadway musicals to off-beat dramas. May through October. 413-298-5536
Crab Apple Whitewater
Rafting
Raft the Deerfield River. Guaranteed dam releases from April to October.
800-553-7238
Edith Wharton Restoration at The
Mount
Novelist's Edith Warton's elegant home and gardens ~"Centennial Celebration" June 1, October 31 2002. 413-637-1899.
Flyin' high Ballooning
adventures
Experience New England in a hot air balloon. Traditional champagne Brunch. 413-743-7633.
Hancock Shaker
Village
200 year old original Shaker Village, 21 buildings, live demonstrations
413-443-0188
Hildene
Tours of the summer home of Abraham Lincoln's son, Robert Todd Lincoln. Many special events held
annually on the beautiful grounds of the estate. 802-362-1788.
Jacob's Pillow Dance
Festival
America's Oldest dance festival. "The Hub & Mecca of Dancing in North America" ~ TIME June 18-Aug 25.
413-243-0745
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory &
Gardens
4000 square foot glass conservatory with 800-1000 native and tropical butterflies dancing through the year. 3 season
outdoor gardens with butterfly theme. Art gallery, gift shop. Open 7 days. Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving.
413-665-2805
Norman Rockwell
Museum
Largest collection of original Rockwell art. Kids free. 800-742-9450
Shakespeare &
Company
One of the largest Shakespeare festivals in the country. Silver Anniversary season presents 12 plays in 3 new theatres through November. 413-637-3353.
Tanglewood
The idyllic summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, offers classical, jazz, and popular concerts from June through Labor Day. Tickets: 888-266-1200. Information 413-637-5165 in season.
Yankee
Candle
Candle making demonstrations and museum. Holiday Christmas Village, Toy Factory, special events. Open daily except Thanksgiving & Christmas. 413-665-2929
Zoar
Outdoor
Whitewater rafting, canoe and kayak instruction and rock climbing adventures.
800-532-7483
