Guidebook for Wendell
Food Scene
First class restaurant $$$ in an old mill, set on the falls.
The chef is committed to serving local food and is very creative. They ask staff to invent their own cocktails.
http://www.thealvahstone.com
21 locals recommend
The Alvah Stone
440 Greenfield RdFirst class restaurant $$$ in an old mill, set on the falls.
The chef is committed to serving local food and is very creative. They ask staff to invent their own cocktails.
http://www.thealvahstone.com
"Creative road food in a casual, friendly atmosphere energized by locally grown and produced ingredients.
Have breakfast inside by the fire in the wintertime or dinner outside under the stars in the summer. Homemade ice cream.
http://www.wagonwheelgill.com
11 locals recommend
Wagon Wheel Country Drive In
39 French King Hwy"Creative road food in a casual, friendly atmosphere energized by locally grown and produced ingredients.
Have breakfast inside by the fire in the wintertime or dinner outside under the stars in the summer. Homemade ice cream.
http://www.wagonwheelgill.com
We've been a few times. The food is very good as is the atmosphere. We don't go in for the late night bar scene but we hear it is fun.
http://rendezvoustfma.com/menu/
10 locals recommend
The Rendezvous
78 3rd StWe've been a few times. The food is very good as is the atmosphere. We don't go in for the late night bar scene but we hear it is fun.
http://rendezvoustfma.com/menu/
Fabulous Bakery --Gluten free selections. Great coffee.
http://www.2ndstreetbakingco.com/index.php
2nd Street Baking Co
104 4th StFabulous Bakery --Gluten free selections. Great coffee.
http://www.2ndstreetbakingco.com/index.php
I put the Diemand Farm in this category because it is a local, family farm with sandwiches, drinks, eggs and desserts if you are looking for some lunch.
Diemand Farm
126 Mormon Hollow RdI put the Diemand Farm in this category because it is a local, family farm with sandwiches, drinks, eggs and desserts if you are looking for some lunch.
Dedicated to using food grown in the Pioneer Valley. Very creative chef. Sometimes a little rich in sauces. $$
http://www.greatfallsharvest.com
13 locals recommend
Great Falls Harvest
39 Avenue ADedicated to using food grown in the Pioneer Valley. Very creative chef. Sometimes a little rich in sauces. $$
http://www.greatfallsharvest.com
Our favorite. Farthest away of all the restaurants listed here, in the 'city' of Greenfield. 25 minutes but worth the trip. They do not take reservations. EXCELLENT food.
http://www.hopeandolive.com
41 locals recommend
Hope & Olive
44 Hope StOur favorite. Farthest away of all the restaurants listed here, in the 'city' of Greenfield. 25 minutes but worth the trip. They do not take reservations. EXCELLENT food.
http://www.hopeandolive.com
Drinks & Nightlife
The local watering hole. They often have live music and sometimes pizza. They no longer serve meals.
7 locals recommend
Deja Brew Cafe & Pub
57 Lockes Village RdThe local watering hole. They often have live music and sometimes pizza. They no longer serve meals.
Just down the hill. They love to give tours and tastings. "Handcrafted bottle conditioned ales. Part of the craft brewery scene. They have started serving bar snacks, pop-up kitchens Friday and Saturday nights. Super friendly folks.
http://www.elementbeer.com/Beers/brews.html
7 locals recommend
Element Brewing Company
16 Bridge StJust down the hill. They love to give tours and tastings. "Handcrafted bottle conditioned ales. Part of the craft brewery scene. They have started serving bar snacks, pop-up kitchens Friday and Saturday nights. Super friendly folks.
http://www.elementbeer.com/Beers/brews.html
In Nearby Greenfield (20 minutes) we recently saw Roomful of Blues there and they were fantastic.
http://www.roomful.com
Often they serve food, or go to Hope and Olive around the corner.
23 locals recommend
Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center
289 Main StIn Nearby Greenfield (20 minutes) we recently saw Roomful of Blues there and they were fantastic.
http://www.roomful.com
Often they serve food, or go to Hope and Olive around the corner.
Essentials
Our local store, 2 miles from us. You can find wine, beer, sandwiches, milk, coffee, ice cream, snacks, chocolate, homemade cookies, soup, pizza and sometimes homegrown vegetables.
https://wendellcountrystore.wordpress.com
Wendell Country Store
57 Lockes Village RdOur local store, 2 miles from us. You can find wine, beer, sandwiches, milk, coffee, ice cream, snacks, chocolate, homemade cookies, soup, pizza and sometimes homegrown vegetables.
https://wendellcountrystore.wordpress.com
About 20 minutes away. Open 7 days/week until 7:00PM.
Small, convenient, healthy.
9 locals recommend
Leverett Village Co-Op
180 Rattlesnake Gutter RdAbout 20 minutes away. Open 7 days/week until 7:00PM.
Small, convenient, healthy.
Parks & Nature
We can set you up for ways to play: from quiet walks, bird watching, swimming, kayaking to x-country skiing and snowshoeing. Bring your MT bike.
9 locals recommend
Wendell State Forest
392 Montague RdWe can set you up for ways to play: from quiet walks, bird watching, swimming, kayaking to x-country skiing and snowshoeing. Bring your MT bike.
Very busy, especially o weekends. We have a town pond that is also good for swimming.
9 locals recommend
Lake Wyola
Very busy, especially o weekends. We have a town pond that is also good for swimming.
Not the best beach for sitting but a gorgeous lake to swim in and cool off. We've seen soaring eagles there.
Lake Mattawa
Not the best beach for sitting but a gorgeous lake to swim in and cool off. We've seen soaring eagles there.
Arts & Culture
So much is going on in this University town (UMASS, Amherst College). Concerts, nightlife, restaurants, conferences...
Emily Dickinson's home: https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org
We go to Amherst for the alternative theater: Amherst Cinema http://amherstcinema.org
36 locals recommend
Amherst
So much is going on in this University town (UMASS, Amherst College). Concerts, nightlife, restaurants, conferences...
Emily Dickinson's home: https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org
We go to Amherst for the alternative theater: Amherst Cinema http://amherstcinema.org
Smith College has museums, lectures. NoHo as we call it has funky stores and nightlife.
94 locals recommend
Northampton
Smith College has museums, lectures. NoHo as we call it has funky stores and nightlife.
"The Tiny Art Store in Turners and fine art and craft by Nina Rossi"
http://www.ninastudio.net
Nina's Nook
125 Avenue A "The Tiny Art Store in Turners and fine art and craft by Nina Rossi"
http://www.ninastudio.net
Shea Theater Arts Center
71 Avenue ALive music too
Check the schedule http://sheatheater.org
Shopping
LOOT found + made
62 Avenue A http://www.loottheshop.com
Unique and cozy bookstore in an old mill. Also there is the Lady Kiligrew Cafe (coffee bar/cafe), Turn It Up Records (vinyl). The view of the river is gorgeous. In season the Red Fire Farm stand is just around the corner.
56 locals recommend
The Montague Bookmill
440 Greenfield RdUnique and cozy bookstore in an old mill. Also there is the Lady Kiligrew Cafe (coffee bar/cafe), Turn It Up Records (vinyl). The view of the river is gorgeous. In season the Red Fire Farm stand is just around the corner.
Entertainment & Activities
Amherst Cinema Arts Center
28 Amity St