The House On Main Street B&B in Williamstown

Your hosts, Timothy and Donna welcome you to the charm of the Victorian era with the luxury of the 21st century.
We are no longer participating in Whole-House rentals. Operating as a B&B year round...visit our website - "HouseOnMainStreet 'dot' com - for avaiability and online booking!.
This comfortable house is nestled in a lovely suburban tree lined setting. A short walk to The Clark Art Institute, Williams College, and local shopping and dining. We are also close to many area attractions - walk to massage therapist, walk to local health spa, 10 minute drive to Mass MoCA (Museum of Contemptorary Art), and only 15 minutes from Jiminy Peak Ski Resort.

The historic House On Main Street, known as the Victorian Tourist
& Antique House in a by-gone era, was originally constructed in
the mid 1700's and was moved to this site, near where Fort Hoosac
previously stood, around 1830. The house has known such famous
personalities as President Woodrow Wilson (yes he slept here, visited often and enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner here in 1914) and it is frequented by actors from the Williamstown Theater Festival. There've been many additions and renovations before being fully remodeled in 1986, with a freshening in 2005, taking great care to preserve the quality features of the house. Today there are six spacious, airy bedrooms for our guests to enjoy.

All rooms are available and we serve a complimentary, full breakfast.  No kitchen privilages.  It is ideal for Corporate Meetings/Retreats, Reunions, etc. Of course, it is also suitable for a single family. The house has 9 rooms - 6 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms. The livingroom has an inviting often crackling fireplace with a
great draw. The house sleeps up to 16. There is a large living room, front porch & side screened porch. The home is fully equipped with sheets, towels, blankets, pillows, menus to area restaurants, TV and family games in the living room.

Toaster, tea kettle, organic teas, fireplace, TV, even family
games, available in common area.
WiFi, telephone, fax machine.

MUSEUMS:
Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute; Permanent collection
includes one of the largest collections of Renoir
paintings in the country.
Mass MOCA (Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary Art); A 27-
building, contemporary art-filled historic mill complex.
Williams College Museum of Art; Collection includes the largest
collection of Maurice & Charles Prendergast's work in any museum.
Bennington Center for the Arts; Features Wildlife, Grandma Moses works, Figurative Art of the West and Wind Sculptures.
Norman Rockwell Museum; Founded in 1969 with the help of Norman
and Molly Rockwell.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
Mount Greylock State Reservation; The summit is the highest point
in Massachusetts, has views of 3 states and numerous hiking trails.
Natural Bridge State Park; The only marble dam carved by a
glacier in North America. Tour the historic marble quarry.
Brodie Mountain(The Snowy Owl); Cross country, snowboarding and skiing in a family atmosphere.
Jiminy Peak; A great mountain for downhill skiing and hot cocoa.
Taconic Golf Course; A world renowned golf course that winter
transforms into a great place for cross country skiing.
Hopkins Memorial Forest; 2400 acres of protected forest with
hiking trails adjacent to Williams College.
The Clark: has hiking trails as well...
The Mountain Goat . 130 Water Street, Williamstown 458-8445, Bike
rentals, as well as clothing and equipment for fishing, skiing and
snowshoeing.

THEATRE/MUSIC/DANCE:
Williamstown Theatre Festival - A 4 Min. walk - Since 1955 this world-famous summer theatre festival,  has delighted audiences and imroved the cultural landscape of the Berkshires - featuring Professional Directors, Designers and Actors, working along side a company of talented apprentices and interns. In 2002, the Williamstown Theatre Festival received the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.
Barrington Sage Company - 25 min away, in Pittsfield, MA - (BSC), founded in 1995, is a not-for-profit professional theatre company, with a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to find fresh, bold ways of bringing new audiences into the theatre, especially young people.
The Oldcastle Theatre Company - 15 Minutes away, in Bennington VT - A magnificent theatre with Equity actors. Includes 3 visual arts galleries.
Shakespeare & Company - In nearby Lenox, MA Shakespeare meticulously performed in traditional Elizabethan style.
The Main Street Stage - In North Adams, MA - Theatre in an historic building performed by a mix of imported New York and local actors.

 

MUSIC:
Williams College Music - A wide range of musical events is open to
the public year-round.
Berkshire Symphony - Berkshire County professional and student
musicians conducted by Ronald Feldman.
Tanglewood - The Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home, classical, jazz & pop concerts.
Williamstown Jazz Festival - In April each year. Featured guests, Jazz band competitions.

FILM:
Images Cinema - The area's only year-round Independent Film House.
MassMOCA On Stage + Screen; Outdoor movies in the summer, dance,
concerts, special guest talks & events year-round.
The Clark Art Institute Film Series - Regular series of foreign and
classical films are offered free to the public.
Williamstown Film Festival - Held annually in the fall - featuring
independent film premieres, seminars & parties.
Cinema North - 8 screen multiplex in nearby North Adams, for first-run mainstream films.
Beacon Cinemas - Pittsfield's newest (and only 3-D) movie house. Also sowing Free sports -  like NCAA National Championship, or Red Sox vs. Yankees Opening Day.
Berkshire Mall Cinemas - in Lanesborough - first run movies.

HEALTH, BEAUTY & RELAXATION:
In Touch Massage Therapy . 10 Meadow St. 458.3235, Open 7 days.
Represented the USA during the Olympics 2000 for sports massage.
The Clip Shop Grand Salon and Day Spa . 42 Spring St. . 458.2411
Facials, seaweed body wraps, nails, hair & make-up.
The Wellness Center . 210 Water St Williamstown, MA 01267 . 458-
0912 Yoga, meditation, acupressure, and Qi Gong.

SHOPPING:
Library Antiques . 70 Spring Street, Williamstown . 458.3436
Antiques and lifestyle accessories including furniture, lighting,
jewelry, art & rare books.
Saddleback Antiques . 1395 Cold Spring Rd. Williamstown . 458.5852
A delightful variety of antique furniture, toys, jewelry &
collectibles.
Where'd You Get That? . 20A Spring Street, Williamstown . 458.2206
An eclectic shop filled with fascinating gifts, toys and novelties.

DINING:
Spice Root Modern Indian Cuisine - 23 Spring street, Williamstown, 458.5200. Lunch $ Dinner.
Fine Indian cuisine in an updated atmosphere. Scours recipes from every part of the vast
subcontinent: dosa, kabobs, curies, vegetarian and vegan choices!
Sushi Thai Garden - 27 Spring St. Williamstown. 458.0004 . Lunch & Dinner.
Authentic Thai and Japanese cuisine, including curried dishes, Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura,
Pad Thai, and delicious desserts.
Water Street Grill & Tavern - 121 Water St. Williamstown .458.2175 .
Lunch & Dinner Family dining including fresh seafood, steaks,
soups and salads.
Hobson's Choice - 159 Water St. Williamstown . 458.9101 . Dinner
Fresh seafood, steaks, pasta, vegetarian dishes and salad bar, favorite desert "Death by Chocolate".
Chopsticks Asian Cuisine & Sushi - 412 Main St. 458.5750 . Lunch & Dinner.
Japanese, Chinese and Korean cuisine, authentic sushi bar
and Korean BBQ tables.
Coyote Flaco - 505 Cold Spring Road, (Rte 7) Williamstown, 458.4240.
Delicious, authentic Spanish and Mexican Menu. Allow 30 minutes extra for their great paellas.
Mezze bistro $ Bar - 16 Water St. Williamstown, 458.0123.
Specializes in American cuisine, featuring seasonaly and locally produced cheeses, meats and produce.
'6 House Pub - 866 Cold Spring Rd/Rte. 7, Williamstown, 458.1896.
"A Pub with Panache" Soups, supper salads, sandwiches, "S'burgers", spaghettis & sweets. Micro
brews. Fire pit, WiFi.

Rates range depending on season and/or Holiday.
We now operate only as a B&B. Not offering monthy All-Room rentals.
Two (2) day minimum on All-Room Rentals. Visit our website for availability calendar and online booking
All-Room Rentals should be planned and reserved in advance. Cancellation term for all-room rentals is six weeks.
The Massachusetts occupancy tax of 9.7% is added to the listed rates.
Additional Cleaning fee of $50.00 is charged to all all-room rentals.