Local Attractions

Local Calendar Of Events

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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

The Harrison Gallery

Opened in May, 2001, The Harrison Gallery has established itself amongst fine art galleries in Williamstown, MA as a destination for travelers, a constant for residents, and a quality source of fine artists. 413-458-1700

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

Shakespeare & Company, one of the nation's leading companies performing the plays of William Shakespeare as well as contemporary drama, holds performances throughout the county, including outdoor venues at The Mount, the estate of Edith Wharton.

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

The Norman Rockwell Museum holds the lion's share of the quintessential American illustrator's originals, and often features displays of contemporary illustration.

The Harrison Gallery specializes in contemporary American artists, with a focus on landscapes. The works are created by traditional New England painters, American Impressionists, photographers, watercolorists, and mixed media artists.

Wabeeka.Golf.Links18 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

62' Center (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 Attractions (Within 20 to 30 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

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, the first dance festival in the country, hosts leading classical ballet and modern dance companies from June through August.

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

Mount greylock State Reservation

Highest peak in Massachusetts. Hiking trails, snow mobile trails, lookout summit. 413-499-4262

Tanglewood summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

The Berkshire Opera stages excellent professional productions of both classic and contemporary opera.