Eric’s guidebook
Food scene
Local Burger
16 Main StYummy Burgers, great atmosphere and 20 feet from our front door.
Some say the best ice cream in the northeast and it's just down the street.
19 locals recommend
Herrell's Ice Cream & Bakery
8 Old S StSome say the best ice cream in the northeast and it's just down the street.
Fitzwilly`s Restaurant
23 Main StGreat food, pub and atmosphere for the whole family.
Familiars Coffee & Tea
6 Strong AveWonderful coffee, pastries and snacks in a 1930's restored dining car.
Great coffee and pastries and a wonderful atmosphere. Perfect college town cafe.
35 locals recommend
The Roost
1 Market StGreat coffee and pastries and a wonderful atmosphere. Perfect college town cafe.
Eastside Grill
19 Strong AveGreat food, bar and atmosphere. A little upscale, but not too.
The Tunnel Bar
125 A Pleasant StA perfectly unique bar. Wonderful cocktails and atmosphere.
Captain Candy
150 Main StWonderful retro candy store in Thornes Market.
Great old world Italian eatery and bar located a short walk from downtown.
24 locals recommend
Joe's Spaghetti & Pizza
33 Market StGreat old world Italian eatery and bar located a short walk from downtown.
Wonderful and yummy vegetarian restaurant in Thornes Marketplace.
37 locals recommend
Paul and Elizabeth's
150 Main StWonderful and yummy vegetarian restaurant in Thornes Marketplace.
About a 20 minute drive from Northampton is the legendary BBQ shack. If you like BBQ this is worth a visit.
Bub's BBQ
676 Amherst RdAbout a 20 minute drive from Northampton is the legendary BBQ shack. If you like BBQ this is worth a visit.
India House
45 State StWonderful Indian food and atmosphere.
Literally steps from our place, this small cafe offers wonderful Middle Eastern fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
20 locals recommend
Amanouz Cafe
44 Main StLiterally steps from our place, this small cafe offers wonderful Middle Eastern fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Oriental Taste (Northampton)
41 Main StJust across the street is this wonderful Asian restaurant.
Wonderful Sushi and Japanese food in the small restaurant. Just steps from our front door.
7 locals recommend
Moshi Moshi
4 Main StWonderful Sushi and Japanese food in the small restaurant. Just steps from our front door.
Sports Bar, with lots of tables and huge TV's with games on. Good beer selection and pub grub. Just across the street.
7 locals recommend
Toasted Owl Tavern
21 Main StSports Bar, with lots of tables and huge TV's with games on. Good beer selection and pub grub. Just across the street.
Sightseeing
The Summit House on Skinner Mountain is a great family friendly hike with wonderful views of the valley.
14 locals recommend
Mt. Holyoke Summit House
195 Skinner State Park RdThe Summit House on Skinner Mountain is a great family friendly hike with wonderful views of the valley.
Only a 15 minute drive Sugarloaf Mountain is a beautiful hike with breath taking views.
24 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Mountain
Only a 15 minute drive Sugarloaf Mountain is a beautiful hike with breath taking views.
Northampton has miles of scenic bike path to enjoy and we are located about 20 yards from one of the main ones. You can even rent a bike if you didn't bring one.
10 locals recommend
Northampton Bike Path
Northampton Bike PathNorthampton has miles of scenic bike path to enjoy and we are located about 20 yards from one of the main ones. You can even rent a bike if you didn't bring one.
Stroll around the beautiful campus of Smith College. Visit the greenhouse, art museum and the waterfalls.
31 locals recommend
Smith College
Stroll around the beautiful campus of Smith College. Visit the greenhouse, art museum and the waterfalls.
Great hiking and nature walks and if you make it to the top great views.
15 locals recommend
Mount Tom
Great hiking and nature walks and if you make it to the top great views.