I am looking to complete a master's in Art History, and I am looking at Williams College for its much lauded art history program. However, I am less than comfortable with the fact that Williamstown has a population of less than 8,000. I am used to living in a larger town. I looked up the town online and it seemed to have received an unnatural dose of 'small town charm' - almost to the point of Pleasantville status. Has anyone here lived in Williamstown? Would you recommend it, or is does the town seem a bit too close for comfort? Are there reasonable amenities? I would love to visit and explore the town for myself, but that doesn't look like an option right now, so I would love to hear your opinions of Williamstown.