Katie's Guidebook
Food scene
A list of our favorite local spots to eat
We love the food here. They now are doing roadside dining in the summer. You can order ahead and eat outside at the picnic tables or order ahead and carry out. The food is awesome. Currently doing carry out Wednesday - Sunday 5:00-8:00. And you can dine in Wednesday - Sunday 5-8:30. They also have an outdoor patio if you would like to dine outside.
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Mezze Bistro + Bar
777 Cold Spring RdWe love the food here. They now are doing roadside dining in the summer. You can order ahead and eat outside at the picnic tables or order ahead and carry out. The food is awesome. Currently doing carry out Wednesday - Sunday 5:00-8:00. And you can dine in Wednesday - Sunday 5-8:30. They also have an outdoor patio if you would like to dine outside.
Walking distance from house. Great sandwiches and sweet treats. They are doing take out,curbside service and you can also eat at the restaurant.
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The Spring Street Market & Cafe
66 Spring StWalking distance from house. Great sandwiches and sweet treats. They are doing take out,curbside service and you can also eat at the restaurant.
Pera Bistro
60 Spring StThey are currently doing delivery and have inside and outside seating
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Blue Mango
27 Spring StThey are currently doing delivery and have inside and outside seating
Tunnel City Coffee
100 Spring StEasy walk from house. Outside seating
Purple Pub
65 Spring StPub fare. Kid friendly. Outside seating
Pappa Charlie's Deli Sandwich
28 Spring StGreat local sandwich shop on spring street
The barn at Williams inn offers dinner wed-sun. Great outdoor space with fire pits. Hopefully they’ll add breakfast and lunch back soon.
https://www.thebarnwilliamstown.com/
The Williams Inn
101 Spring StThe barn at Williams inn offers dinner wed-sun. Great outdoor space with fire pits. Hopefully they’ll add breakfast and lunch back soon.
https://www.thebarnwilliamstown.com/
Located in north adams. Currently doing take-out and delivery Wednesday-Saturday starting at 4 pm. The meals are huge so def good if groups. We are here at least twice a week when we are in town.
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Grazie
26 Marshall StLocated in north adams. Currently doing take-out and delivery Wednesday-Saturday starting at 4 pm. The meals are huge so def good if groups. We are here at least twice a week when we are in town.
Spice Root
23 Spring StGreat Indian place within walking distance from house.
The Log by Ramunto's
78 Spring StEasy walk from house with a variety of food choices.
Recently opened in Williamstown. We had brunch there and it was amazing.
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Gramercy Bistro
16 Marshall StRecently opened in Williamstown. We had brunch there and it was amazing.
Great place to go to grab a quick sandwich or coffee.
4 Ashford Road
Check website for current menus
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The Store at Five Corners
4 New Ashford RdGreat place to go to grab a quick sandwich or coffee.
4 Ashford Road
Check website for current menus
Great food variety. Wonderful location. Outdoor game space and kid friendly. Personal favorite.
Bluebird & Co
Great food variety. Wonderful location. Outdoor game space and kid friendly. Personal favorite.
Chingón Taco Truck
I’ve heard good things about this place. Def worth checking out.
Sightseeing
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WaySuch a great museum.
Easy walk from the house. Great hike near by called stone hill.
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The Clark Art Institute
225 South StEasy walk from the house. Great hike near by called stone hill.
The Mount, Edith Whartons Haus
2 Plunkett StAbout 30-40 mins away.
Hiking
Great for hiking with kids because it’s flat and in the shade.
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Hopkins Memorial Forest
Northwest Hill RoadGreat for hiking with kids because it’s flat and in the shade.
Cascade Trail
22 Brickyard CtGreat hiking with small waterfall
Cool park to visit. Not sure if they are open so check before going
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Natural Bridge State Park
McAuley RoadCool park to visit. Not sure if they are open so check before going
Pine Cobble Mountain
Moderate hike with great views.
Mount Greylock
Great for hiking with amazing views
Highest single-drop waterfall in ma. Located about an hour and 15 mins away. Great hike with waterfall fews. For my info check out
https://www.mass.gov/locations/bash-bish-falls-state-park
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Bash Bish Falls State Park
Falls RoadHighest single-drop waterfall in ma. Located about an hour and 15 mins away. Great hike with waterfall fews. For my info check out
https://www.mass.gov/locations/bash-bish-falls-state-park
Outdoor fun
Fun low key skiing during the winter. During the summer ropes course, mountain coaster and other fun things to do
We spend a lot of time here during the winter. Christiansen’s tavern is a great spot for lunch but the wait is super long. I suggest putting your name on waitlist and going out to ski.
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Jiminy Peak
We spend a lot of time here during the winter. Christiansen’s tavern is a great spot for lunch but the wait is super long. I suggest putting your name on waitlist and going out to ski.
Ramblewild Adventure Park
110 Brodie Mountain RdAbout an hour away from Williamstown. Local favorites for hiking and cliff jumping
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Becket Quarry
456 Quarry RdAbout an hour away from Williamstown. Local favorites for hiking and cliff jumping
If you are up for a bit of a drive Howe Caverns are around an hour and 40 mins away. Our children really like going here. For more information check out
https://howecaverns.com
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Howes Cave
If you are up for a bit of a drive Howe Caverns are around an hour and 40 mins away. Our children really like going here. For more information check out
https://howecaverns.com
Sheep Hill
Great local sledding hill.
About 45 mins from house. Good alternative to skiing. I would call ahead and see if you need a reservation
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Ski Butternut
380 State RdAbout 45 mins from house. Good alternative to skiing. I would call ahead and see if you need a reservation
Essentials
Wild Oats Market
320 Main StWilliamstown Apothecary
72 Spring StOn spring street within walking distance from house. Great local pharmacy.
Stop & Shop
876 State RdA few miles drive from the house. Closest grocery store.
Local favorites
A great place to buy games, puzzles, toys, and other fun things. Definitely worth a look.A great local store
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Where'd You Get That Inc
100 Spring StA great place to buy games, puzzles, toys, and other fun things. Definitely worth a look.A great local store
Our favorite place to get ice cream. Lots of fun and different flavors
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Lickety Split
83 Spring StOur favorite place to get ice cream. Lots of fun and different flavors
Provisions Williamstown
Great place to grab wine/cheese and other snacks
Maestri's Munchies
New donut spot. Fun flavors. Open Thursday - Sunday 8-4
ROAM: A Xtina Parks Gallery
16 Water StreetJust opened on water street.
Entertainment
The theatre festival is one of our favorite things about summer in Williamstown. Checkout their website. They are always adding new events to the schedule.
Williamstown Theatre Festival
Check website for updated schedule
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Williamstown Theatre Festival
1000 Main StThe theatre festival is one of our favorite things about summer in Williamstown. Checkout their website. They are always adding new events to the schedule.
Williamstown Theatre Festival
Check website for updated schedule