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Williamstown, Massachusetts

Williamstown is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It shares a border with Vermont to the north and New York to the west.

Type CityMetro Area Population 7,513

Why go

  • Town in Massachusetts, United States.
  • Served by Harriman and West Airport.

History

Williamstown is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It shares a border with Vermont to the north and New York to the west. Located in Berkshire County, the town is part of the Pittsfield metropolitan statistical area. The population was 7,513 at the 2020 census. A college town, it is home to Williams College, the Clark Art Institute and the Tony-awarded Williamstown Theatre Festival.

Airports

Pittsfield Municipal Airport (PSF) 20 mi to the centre
832 Tamarack Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Harriman and West Airport 2.3 mi to the centre
North Adams, MA, US
Outdoor
William H Morse State Airport 12 mi to the centre
Bennington, VT, US
Outdoor
Meerwarth Airport 18 mi to the centre
White Creek, NY, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Harriman and West Airport; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Williamstown, Massachusetts. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Berkshire, Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Bennington, Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Albany, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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