Williamstown - Massachusetts - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Take one of the two beautiful roads leading to the village of Williamstown, Massachusetts. The picturesque scenery will enchant you and prepare you for the beauty of this quaint New England town. The village is nestled in a valley between the mountains and looks like a scene from a book. You can stay in a country inn dating back to the late 1800's, a family setting in a bed and breakfast or enjoy the modern conveniences of a hotel or motel.

Culture is alive and well in this town. Explore the private collection of paintings at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute with its works by Renoir, Monet and other famous artists. The Williams College Museum of Art has fourteen galleries containing more than 11,000 pieces of art encompassing many different genres. This town also plays host to a jazz festival and a theater festival each year.

Swim in a pool that was once used by the people of five Indian Nations. The Sand Springs Pool is located in the Berkshire Hills and is reputed to have healing properties. The resort here dates back to the late 1700's and people come from long distances to enjoy the 74º waters for therapeutic and relaxation reasons. Walk the trails of the Taconic Trail State Park or if you are adventurous you can take a whitewater rafting trip with Zoar Outdoors. You can also take things a bit slower and enjoy kayaking or canoing. Some of the other parks that you can enjoy while in Williamstown include Green River Park, Lindley Park and Mount Hope Park.

See the sights of the heavens at the Hopkin's Observatory. This was built in 1836 from quarried stone and is the oldest observatory in the country. Today it is used as a planetarium. Haystack Monument in Mission Park marks the place where five college students came up with the idea for the American Foreign Missions in 1896.

The ambiance of this town will thrill you to the core and will entice you to return time after time.