Culture and Nature Meet on a Visit to Williams College
Williams is a highly respected private liberal arts college consistently ranked among the top institutions of higher learning in the U.S. Accommodations near Williams College situate visitors at the southern end of Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest, just over the border in Massachusetts. With numerous state forests nearby as well as interesting museums, plus the quaint enclave of Williamstown itself, a visit to Williams College offers ample opportunities to explore both local culture and the great outdoors.
Hotels and Places to Stay Near Williams College
Useful information for your visit to Williams College
Independent coffee houses line the streets around Williams College, and you'll find plenty eat, see, and do nearby. Visit the campus all year round; drop-in visits are possible though pre-registering for tours with the Office of Admission is encouraged. Williams College is an hour away by car from Albany International Airport and the Rensselaer Train Station.
1. Williams College Museum of Art
This unique museum is an active arts center that functions as a laboratory for creatives and communities. An ever-changing events program means no two visits will be the same.
2. Clark Art Institute
Set in 140 acres of landscaped gardens, this vast modern center for the arts is affiliated with New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Besides incredible exhibits, the museum embraces environmentalism and houses an important art history library.
3. Taconic Trail State Park
Retreat to the seclusion of Taconic Trails State Park. Three main trails loop for between twelve and 35mi. of verdant wonder.
4. Green Mountain National Forest
Cross into Vermont to visit this vast 400,000 acre expanse of wilderness. The forest provides a habitat for a diverse mix of flora and fauna, and encompasses some of the most stunning scenery in all of Vermont, including lakes, fir forests, waterfalls, and serene mountain peaks.
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