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River Bend Farm B&B
B&B$$$
( 413-458-3121;
www.riverbendfarmbb.com
; 643 Simonds Rd/US 7, Williamstown; r without bath
incl breakfast $120; )
Step back to the 18th century in this Georgian Colonial B&B
furnished with real-deal antiques and boasting five fireplaces. Four doubles share two
bathrooms here. Despite the name it's not on a farm but along US 7 in Williamstown.
Maple Terrace Motel
MOTEL$$$
( 413-458-9677;
www.mapleterrace.com
; 555 Main St, Williamstown; r incl breakfast $121-157;
)
On the eastern outskirts of Williamstown, the Swedish innkeepers here offer 15
simple, yet cozy rooms.
Porches
BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$
$$$
( 413-664-0400;
www.porches.com
;
231 River St, North Adams; r incl breakfast $189-285;
)
Across the street from MASS MoCA in North Adams, the artsy rooms here com-
bine well-considered color palettes, ample lighting and French doors into a pleasant
sleeping experience.
Moonlight Diner & Grille
DINER$
( 413-458-3305; 408 Main St, Williamstown; mains $6-10; 7am-8:30pm Mon-Thu, to 9:30pm
Fri & Sat)
This old-school diner on the east side of Williamstown dishes up all the classics
at honest prices. Think retro '50s decor, huge burgers and cheesy omelets.
Public Eat & Drink
PUB$$$
(
www.publiceatanddrink.com
; 34 Holden St, North Adams; mains $10-22; 5-9pm; )
Come to
this cozy North Adams pub for an excellent selection of craft beers and gourmet pub
fare, including brie burgers, flatbread pizzas and bistro steak. Some decent vegetarian op-
tions as well.
Mezze Bistro & Bar
FUSION$$$
$$$
( 413-458-0123;
www.mezzerestaurant.com
;
777 Cold Spring Rd/US 7, Williamstown; mains
$20-30; 5-9pm)
East meets West at this chic restaurant that blends contemporary
American cuisine with classic French and Japanese influences. Mezze's farm-to-table ap-
proach begins with an edible garden right on site. Much of the rest of the seasonal menu,
from small-batch microbrews to organic meats, is locally sourced as well.
