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North Adams, MA

North Adams is a city in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Type CityMetro Area Population 12,961

Why go

  • City in Massachusetts, United States.

History

North Adams is a city in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its population was 12,961 as of the 2020 census. Best known as the home of the largest contemporary art museum in the United States, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams has in recent years become a center for tourism, culture and recreation.

Where to stay

253 Kemp Ave, North Adams, MA 01247 · netherwoodinn.com
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229 Mohawk Trail, Florida, MA 01247 · bluevistamotorlodge.com
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2350, Mohawk Trail, North Adams, MA 01247 · wigwamwesternsummit.com
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231 River St, North Adams, MA 01247 · porches.com
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40 Main St, North Adams, MA 01247 · hoteldownstreet.com
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99 Howland Ave, Adams, MA 01220 · choicehotels.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Indian, Restaurant · Fresh-baked bread, tandoori dishes & more in open dining room, plus student specials & lunch buffet. · 23 Spring Street, Williamstown,… · spiceroot.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 74 American Legion Drive, North Adams, 01247 · bk.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: delivery · 1 River Street, North Adams, 01247 · pizza.dominos.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 361 Main Street, Williamstown, 01267 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 384 Main Street, Williamstown, 01267 · restaurants.subway.com
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Thai, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:15-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · 27 Spring Street, Williamstown, 01267 · bluemangoma.smiledining.com
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Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 07:00-15:00; Fr-Su 07:00-14:00 · 23 Eagle Street, 01247 · eaglestreetcafe.com
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American, Burger, Chicken, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · 12 Eagle Street,… · jackshotdogstand.com
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Asian, Japanese, Korean, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:30 · 240 Main St, Williamstown, MA 01267
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Lunch, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-16:00 · clarkart.edu
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 69 Spring Street, Williamstown, 01267
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International, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 16 Water Street, Williamstown, 01267 · gramercybistro.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, 01247 · tunnelcitycoffee.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 09:00-15:00 · 4;6 New Ashford Road · storeatfivecorners.com
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Burrito, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 20 Marshall Street, North Adams, 01247
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Juice, Restaurant · Juice restaurant · 20 Marshall Street, North Adams, 01247
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Cafe · cafe · 1010 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, 01247 · licketysplitatmassmoca.com
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Ice Cream, Fast Food · Features: vegan options · 465 Curran Memorial Highway
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 412 Main Street
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 26 Marshall Street, North Adams, 01247
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 460 Main Street, Williamstown, 01267
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2 Commercial Street, Adams, 01220 · mcdonalds.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Th 11:30-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:00; Fr 11:30-20:30 · 46;52 Spring Street, 01267 · crustpz.com
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 152 American Legion Drive, 01247
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American, Grill, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su-Th 11:00-20:00 · 896 State Road, 01247 · trailhousekitchen.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · 40 Main Street, North Adams, 01247 · 413bistro.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 07:00-14:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; PH closed Features: step-free access · 437 West Main Street
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 41 Main Street
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 60 Spring Street, Williamstown, 01267
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Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 67 Main Street, North Adams, 01247 · ramuntosbrickovenpizza.com
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 200 Howland Avenue, 01220 · bountifare.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · 66 Spring Street, Williamstown, 01267
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 36 American Legion Drive
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 1935 Mohawk Trail, Clarksburg, 01247
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Airports

Pittsfield Municipal Airport (PSF) 21 mi to the centre
832 Tamarack Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for North Adams, MA — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for North Adams, MA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Berkshire, Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Bennington, Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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