Guidebook for Northampton

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Guidebook for Northampton

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Graduation MSW summer program Alumni weekend Botanical Greenhouse Seminars and Symposia Smith College Museum Concerts at John M. Greene Hall
31 locals recommend
Smith College
31 locals recommend
Graduation MSW summer program Alumni weekend Botanical Greenhouse Seminars and Symposia Smith College Museum Concerts at John M. Greene Hall
Eric Carle Museum Yiddish Book Center Graduation Parents' weekend
24 locals recommend
Hampshire College
893 West St
24 locals recommend
Eric Carle Museum Yiddish Book Center Graduation Parents' weekend
Walking distance from my house, offers public docks to put in canoes, kayaks. Bike path leaves in two directions from this park. West direction is a beautiful walk/bike/run over the Connecticut River
Elwell State Park
400 Damon Rd
Walking distance from my house, offers public docks to put in canoes, kayaks. Bike path leaves in two directions from this park. West direction is a beautiful walk/bike/run over the Connecticut River
8 locals recommend
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust St
8 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

There is easy access to approx 23 miles of bike paths including The Norwottuck Rail Trail with links to The Manhan Rail Trail http://www.traillink.com/trail/manhan-rail-trail.aspx
10 locals recommend
Northampton Bike Path
Northampton Bike Path
10 locals recommend
There is easy access to approx 23 miles of bike paths including The Norwottuck Rail Trail with links to The Manhan Rail Trail http://www.traillink.com/trail/manhan-rail-trail.aspx
The bike path and beautiful bike rides through the New England countryside await you. You can rent bikes for $25/day -- includes helmets! I can recommend the new Comfort Hybrid!
7 locals recommend
Northampton Bicycle
319 Pleasant St
7 locals recommend
The bike path and beautiful bike rides through the New England countryside await you. You can rent bikes for $25/day -- includes helmets! I can recommend the new Comfort Hybrid!
On a dirt road. New, accessible winery. Fabulous local wine and a couple of food trucks with spacious in and outdoor spaces. Can even bring your own food for a lovely cafe or lawn picnic. Check for music events.
9 locals recommend
Black Birch Vineyard
108 Straits Rd
9 locals recommend
On a dirt road. New, accessible winery. Fabulous local wine and a couple of food trucks with spacious in and outdoor spaces. Can even bring your own food for a lovely cafe or lawn picnic. Check for music events.

Sightseeing

Fabulous choice for picnic with spectacular views of the Pioneer Valley and 3 states. Newly restored Summit House. Summer concert series.
17 locals recommend
Skinner State Park
10 Skinner State Park Rd
17 locals recommend
Fabulous choice for picnic with spectacular views of the Pioneer Valley and 3 states. Newly restored Summit House. Summer concert series.
The Bridge of Flowers and sweet village with delicious restaurants and shops.
54 locals recommend
Shelburne Falls
54 locals recommend
The Bridge of Flowers and sweet village with delicious restaurants and shops.

Arts & Culture

Vibrant downtown with music venues, shops, art galleries with plenty of coffee cafes and yoga studios. Steve's (AKA Herrell's) ice cream has infamous homemade ice cream.
94 locals recommend
Northampton
94 locals recommend
Vibrant downtown with music venues, shops, art galleries with plenty of coffee cafes and yoga studios. Steve's (AKA Herrell's) ice cream has infamous homemade ice cream.
Check out current exhibits and events.
8 locals recommend
Historic Northampton
46 Bridge St
8 locals recommend
Check out current exhibits and events.
Beautifully restored music and arts venue. Also check out the Calvin Theater for concerts, the Iron Horse for concerts and Mountain and Look Parks for outdoor summer concerts.
32 locals recommend
Academy of Music Theatre
274 Main St
32 locals recommend
Beautifully restored music and arts venue. Also check out the Calvin Theater for concerts, the Iron Horse for concerts and Mountain and Look Parks for outdoor summer concerts.

Food Scene

Varied menu with great steak & seafood; consistently delicious! Plan to have a drink at the bar. No reservations.
16 locals recommend
Eastside Grill
19 Strong Ave
16 locals recommend
Varied menu with great steak & seafood; consistently delicious! Plan to have a drink at the bar. No reservations.
Delicious vegetarian and seafood fare in Thorne's Marketplace, downtown Northampton's answer to a mini mall. In other words, not a mini mall.
37 locals recommend
Paul and Elizabeth's
150 Main St
37 locals recommend
Delicious vegetarian and seafood fare in Thorne's Marketplace, downtown Northampton's answer to a mini mall. In other words, not a mini mall.
Creative, experienced chef offers excellent food, fabulous drinks and sometimes some live Brazilian (and other) music.
16 locals recommend
Galaxy
60 Main St
16 locals recommend
Creative, experienced chef offers excellent food, fabulous drinks and sometimes some live Brazilian (and other) music.
Good clean food as well. Local hole-in-the-wall alternative to Starbucks, which is down the block, if you prefer.
24 locals recommend
Haymarket Cafe
185 Main St
24 locals recommend
Good clean food as well. Local hole-in-the-wall alternative to Starbucks, which is down the block, if you prefer.
They create the best eclairs. (I am a connoisseur.) And they have LOTS of the yummiest options for breakfast and lunch. Sweet outdoor cafe and indoor space.
25 locals recommend
Woodstar Cafe
60 Masonic St
25 locals recommend
They create the best eclairs. (I am a connoisseur.) And they have LOTS of the yummiest options for breakfast and lunch. Sweet outdoor cafe and indoor space.

Getting Around

Local air tours in small planes, flying lessons and entertainment watching small planes take off and land.
Northampton Airport
160 Old Ferry Rd
Local air tours in small planes, flying lessons and entertainment watching small planes take off and land.
Outdoor platform; excellent service to northern VT , NYC, DC.
7 locals recommend
Northampton station
170 Pleasant St
7 locals recommend
Outdoor platform; excellent service to northern VT , NYC, DC.
Peter Pan Bus Terminal
1 Roundhouse Plaza
Check schedules for the local and regional bus routes. Bus stop is less than 1 mile from house.
PVTA station
Check schedules for the local and regional bus routes. Bus stop is less than 1 mile from house.

Essentials

Carries wine and beer, hot, sushi, many local options and prepared foods. Lovely experience in a friendly, small and well-stocked environment. Member-owned, open to all.
37 locals recommend
River Valley Co-op
330 N King St
37 locals recommend
Carries wine and beer, hot, sushi, many local options and prepared foods. Lovely experience in a friendly, small and well-stocked environment. Member-owned, open to all.
6 locals recommend
CVS
90 Main St
6 locals recommend
Large grocery store with beer and wine.
22 locals recommend
Big Y World Class Market
175 University Dr
22 locals recommend
Large grocery store with beer and wine.