Williamstown, Massachusetts
Williamstown is a community of 5,070 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Williamstown
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Images Cinema, Pine Cobble, Mill Village Historic District and Boston Finishing Works.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Williamstown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Williamstown
Williamstown is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Williamstown in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population of the CDP was 4,325 at the 2010 census, out of 7,754 in the entire town.
From the Wikipedia article Williamstown (CDP), Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Images Cinema
Cinema and theater
50 Spring Street, Williamstown
Museums and landmarks30
Mill Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts
Boston Finishing Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Col. Benjamin Simond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Crowley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts
East Lawn Cemetery and Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic cemetery and chapel in Williamstown, Massachusetts
Eber Sherman Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Norad Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
North Adams, Massachusetts, United States, on the National Register of Historic Places
Sykes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
United States Post Office–Williamstown Main
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Fixed construction in Massachusetts, United States of America
Wells House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
William B. Sherman Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
North Adams, Massachusetts, NRHP-listed
Williams College Museum of Art
Museum
Art museum in Williamstown, Massachusetts
15 Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
CRUST
Restaurant · Pizza
46;52 Spring Street
Mo, We-Th 11:30-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:00; Fr 11:30-20:30
Trail House Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · American, Grill, Italian · 1.8 mi
896 State Road
Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su-Th 11:00-20:00
Spice Root
Restaurant · Indian
Fresh-baked bread, tandoori dishes & more in open dining room, plus student specials & lunch buffet.
23 Spring Street, Williamstown
Korean Garden
Restaurant · Asian, Japanese, Korean, Sushi · 1.0 mi
240 Main St, Williamstown, MA 01267
Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:30
Tony's Sombrero Mexican Cuisine
Restaurant · Mexican
69 Spring Street, Williamstown
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
The Spring Street Market and Cafe
Cafe
66 Spring Street, Williamstown
13 more on the map.
Where to stay12
Churches and places of worship6
First Congregational Church
Church · Congregational
906 Main Street, Williamstown
Saints Patrick and Raphael Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
53;63 Southworth Street
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical
School · 6.0 mi
70 Hodges Cross Rd, North Adams
Healthcare3
Map of Williamstown
133 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for North Adams Harriman Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Berkshire County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-01-06: Severe Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pittsfield Municipal Airport (PSF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- North Adams 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Pittsfield 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Troy 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Shelburne Falls 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Lenox 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Cohoes 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Watervliet 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Latham 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Loudonville 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Albany 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Spring Street, Williamstown MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Severance Block, Williamstown MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- WilliamstownMA BostonFinishingWorks1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Post Office, Williamstown MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Williamstown station postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- William B. Sherman Farm, North Adams MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Sykes House, North Adams MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Eber Sherman Farm, North Adams MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Crowley House 365 West Main North Adams, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wells House, North Adams MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel, Williamstown MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Norad Mill 60 Roberts Drive North Adams from west, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Williams College Museum of Art - building front, Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA - main entrance, Daderot, Public domain
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