Guidebook for Amherst
Food Scene
We love their burgers and gluten free options, as well as the downtown location and patio seating.
11 locals recommend
High Horse
24 N Pleasant StWe love their burgers and gluten free options, as well as the downtown location and patio seating.
Creative menu and delicious food. Be sure to try the popovers and apple butter.
25 locals recommend
Judie's Restaurant
51 N Pleasant StCreative menu and delicious food. Be sure to try the popovers and apple butter.
GoBerry
28 Amity StReal yogurt from local farms!
Great place for a day of work and studies or casual coffee date with a friend. Return in the evening for drinks and small plates.
27 locals recommend
Amherst Coffee
28 Amity StGreat place for a day of work and studies or casual coffee date with a friend. Return in the evening for drinks and small plates.
Asian fusion at its best and right in the center of town! We love to sit outside when the weather cooperates. Their tea rolls, soups, and traditional dishes are delicious. Be sure to try the tamarind tea latte or the Vietnamese coffee!
13 locals recommend
Fresh Side
39 S Pleasant StAsian fusion at its best and right in the center of town! We love to sit outside when the weather cooperates. Their tea rolls, soups, and traditional dishes are delicious. Be sure to try the tamarind tea latte or the Vietnamese coffee!
Sightseeing
Learn about Amherst's beloved and highly curious and reclusive poet.
49 locals recommend
Emily Dickinson Museum
280 Main StLearn about Amherst's beloved and highly curious and reclusive poet.
Parks & Nature
Fast and moderate hike with a gorgeous view of the Pioneer Valley. Stop at Yankee Candle for shopping and refreshments afterward!
28 locals recommend
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
300 Sugarloaf StFast and moderate hike with a gorgeous view of the Pioneer Valley. Stop at Yankee Candle for shopping and refreshments afterward!
Arts & Culture
The museum at Amherst College is small, but packed with many works of the masters you know and love. Walk to the War Memorial Hill for a beautiful view of the Pioneer Valley and Seven Sister Mountain range before you leave.
23 locals recommend
Mead Art Museum
41 Quadrangle DrThe museum at Amherst College is small, but packed with many works of the masters you know and love. Walk to the War Memorial Hill for a beautiful view of the Pioneer Valley and Seven Sister Mountain range before you leave.