About Williamstown
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uxton is located in the jewel of Berkshire County – the incomparable Williamstown, Massachusetts. As one of the key capitals of arts, culture and intellectualism in the country, Williamstown has forged a community that is both inclusive and diverse, historical and cutting-edge, rural and sophisticated.
Williams College, consistently ranked the number one liberal arts college in America, is at the heart of the town. The college attracts the top students and faculty in the country through its remarkable campus, world-class architecture, including one of the AIA’s ‘top libraries in the world,’ and unparalleled cultural activities and athletics.

Some of the amazing features of our local area include:
- Williams College, consistently rated the best liberal arts college in the country. Buxton students can take Williams College classes in their senior year and work with Williams tutors, as well as attend artist lectures, take part in drawing sessions, use Williams sports facilities and more!
- Several world-class museums including our immediate neighbor, The Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute, a premiere small art museum, boasting what some critics call ‘the finest Impressionist collection in the world;’ The Williams College Museum of Art, widely considered the best college art museum in the country; and MassMoCA, a world-famous contemporary art museum.
Where to Stay:
- The Berkshires is known as one of the country’s hubs of the performing arts. Local attractions include Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra; the Williamstown Theater Festival, an award-winning theater festival that takes place on the Williams College campus; Jacob’s Pillow, the longest-running dance festival in the country; the Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning theater company, and many more.
- There is also no shortage of athletic endeavors to be had in the Berkshires, including skiing at Jiminy Peak, hiking on Mount Greylock and wandering through the 2600-acre Hopkins Memorial Forest, to name just a few.
- The Williamstown Motel
- 295 Main Street, Williamstown, MA
- TOURISTS
- 915 State Road, North Adams, MA
- Maple Terrace Motel
- 555 Main Street, Williamstown, MA
- Cozy Corner Motel
- 284 Spring Street, Williamstown, MA
- The Williams Inn
- 101 Spring Street, Williamstown, MA