Guidebook for Amherst
Food Scene
Fresh Side
39 S Pleasant StGood asian fusion.
https://www.facebook.com/Freshsideamherst
Popovers, creative, eclectic, American fare.
http://www.judiesrestaurant.com
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Judie's Restaurant
51 N Pleasant StPopovers, creative, eclectic, American fare.
http://www.judiesrestaurant.com
Whole Foods Market
327 Russell StFull-service groceries
This is our farm's CSA. You may pick up fresh organic vegetables
Mondays & Thursdays 4:00-6:00 or
Saturdays 9:00-12:00
June to November
http://manyhandsfarmcorps.com
132 Pelham Rd
132 Pelham RoadThis is our farm's CSA. You may pick up fresh organic vegetables
Mondays & Thursdays 4:00-6:00 or
Saturdays 9:00-12:00
June to November
http://manyhandsfarmcorps.com
A community bakery offering cakes, doughnuts, pastries, breads, cookies, and coffees. All made with unsalted butter, local milk and local eggs.
http://www.henionbakery.com
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The Henion Bakery
174 N Pleasant StA community bakery offering cakes, doughnuts, pastries, breads, cookies, and coffees. All made with unsalted butter, local milk and local eggs.
http://www.henionbakery.com
GoBerry
28 Amity St Frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
http://www.go-berry.com
Antonio's Pizza
31 N Pleasant StGood pizza by the slice, large variety.
Pulse Cafe
270 Russell StVegan & delicious!
Amherst Farmers' Market
1 Spring StLa Veracruzana
31 Main StreetShare Coffee Amherst
178 N Pleasant StAlina's
96 Russell StEssentials
Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
April to November.
http://www.amherstfarmersmarket.com
Amherst Town Common
Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
April to November.
http://www.amherstfarmersmarket.com
Sightseeing
Nice place to walk, trails & bridges around brook.
http://www.amherstma.gov/index.aspx?NID=1291
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Amethyst Brook Conservation Area
132 Pelham RdNice place to walk, trails & bridges around brook.
http://www.amherstma.gov/index.aspx?NID=1291
Best dinosaur tracks.
https://www.amherst.edu/museums/naturalhistory
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Beneski Museum of Natural History
11 Barrett Hill DrBest dinosaur tracks.
https://www.amherst.edu/museums/naturalhistory
Don't miss the medieval room from Rotherwas Court (Herefordshire, England), 1611.
https://www.amherst.edu/museums/mead
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Mead Art Museum
41 Quadrangle DrDon't miss the medieval room from Rotherwas Court (Herefordshire, England), 1611.
https://www.amherst.edu/museums/mead
"I dwell in Possibility"
https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org
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Emily Dickinson Museum
280 Main St"I dwell in Possibility"
https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org
A comprehensive source of out-of-print Yiddish books – and a major force in translating Yiddish literature into English.
http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org
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Yiddish Book Center
1021 West StA comprehensive source of out-of-print Yiddish books – and a major force in translating Yiddish literature into English.
http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org
A 47-mile long footpath that passes through our farm as well as the Holyoke Range, Mount Orient, Puffer's Pond, and Mount Toby.
http://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/610
195 Pelham Rd
195 Pelham RoadA 47-mile long footpath that passes through our farm as well as the Holyoke Range, Mount Orient, Puffer's Pond, and Mount Toby.
http://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/610
An 11 mile paved path (formerly a railroad, paved & level) great for bicycling to Northampton.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwottuck_Rail_Trail
322 S Pleasant St
322 South Pleasant StreetAn 11 mile paved path (formerly a railroad, paved & level) great for bicycling to Northampton.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwottuck_Rail_Trail
The town's public library, includes special collections on local history, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, and others. http://www.joneslibrary.org
Jones Library
43 Amity StThe town's public library, includes special collections on local history, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, and others. http://www.joneslibrary.org
Beautiful plants in the Lyman Conservatory.
http://www.smith.edu/garden/
Lyman Plant House and Conservatory
16 College LnBeautiful plants in the Lyman Conservatory.
http://www.smith.edu/garden/
Laughing Dog Bicycles
63 S Pleasant StBicycle rentals
(413) 253-7722
http://www.laughingdogbicycles.com
The M&M Trail is a 114-mile-long hiking trail, covering beautiful and diverse terrains, including the summits of Mount Monadnock, Mount Tom and Mount Holyoke.
http://amcberkshire.org/mmguide
Metacomet-Monadnock Trail
Metacomet-Monadnock TrailThe M&M Trail is a 114-mile-long hiking trail, covering beautiful and diverse terrains, including the summits of Mount Monadnock, Mount Tom and Mount Holyoke.
http://amcberkshire.org/mmguide
It's easy to miss, but the beautiful view over South Amherst is worth the short walk to a nice, grassy picnic spot.
http://valleykidstuff.blogspot.com/2009/04/mt-pollux-amherst-ma.html
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Mount Pollux
It's easy to miss, but the beautiful view over South Amherst is worth the short walk to a nice, grassy picnic spot.
http://valleykidstuff.blogspot.com/2009/04/mt-pollux-amherst-ma.html
More good hiking trails, of various lengths and difficulties. Visitors center parking.
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-west/mount-holyoke-range-state-park.html
The Notch
More good hiking trails, of various lengths and difficulties. Visitors center parking.
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-west/mount-holyoke-range-state-park.html
Mount Tom
Sugarloaf Mountain
Everything Else
One of the Five Colleges, this school is consistently ranked one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation.
https://www.amherst.edu
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Amherst College
One of the Five Colleges, this school is consistently ranked one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation.
https://www.amherst.edu
One of the Five Colleges, this school is is widely known for its alternative curriculum.
https://www.hampshire.edu
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Hampshire College
893 West StOne of the Five Colleges, this school is is widely known for its alternative curriculum.
https://www.hampshire.edu
One of the Five Colleges, this school is a public research and land-grant university, and the flagship of the University of Massachusetts system.
http://www.umass.edu
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
One of the Five Colleges, this school is a public research and land-grant university, and the flagship of the University of Massachusetts system.
http://www.umass.edu
One of the five colleges, Smith is a top independent women's liberal arts college.
http://www.smith.edu
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Smith College
One of the five colleges, Smith is a top independent women's liberal arts college.
http://www.smith.edu
One of the five colleges, Mount Holyoke boasts the nation's oldest continuing institution of higher education for women, and a beautiful campus.
https://www.mtholyoke.edu
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Mount Holyoke College
50 College StOne of the five colleges, Mount Holyoke boasts the nation's oldest continuing institution of higher education for women, and a beautiful campus.
https://www.mtholyoke.edu
Entertainment & Activities
Great for kids & artists.
http://www.carlemuseum.org
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 W Bay RdGreat for kids & artists.
http://www.carlemuseum.org
Beautiful any season. Walk among the butterflies.
http://www.magicwings.com
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Magic Wings Vlinder Conservatorium
281 Greenfield RdBeautiful any season. Walk among the butterflies.
http://www.magicwings.com
Fort River Elementary School
70 S East StWalk to the playground.
Our local nature center, with several good trails and workshops.
http://hitchcockcenter.org
Hitchcock Center for the Environment
845 West StOur local nature center, with several good trails and workshops.
http://hitchcockcenter.org
A good swimming hole.
https://www.amherstma.gov/1316/Puffers-Pond
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Puffers Pond
A good swimming hole.
https://www.amherstma.gov/1316/Puffers-Pond
Sobieski's River Valley Farm
239 River RdExcellent blueberry picking (July & August).
An beautiful 8-acre corn maze, with a different design and game every year.
http://www.warnerfarm.com/mikes-maze
Mike's Maze
23 S Main StAn beautiful 8-acre corn maze, with a different design and game every year.
http://www.warnerfarm.com/mikes-maze
Groff Park
83 Mill LnSylvio O. Conte NWR Fort River Handicapped Accessible Trail
63 Moody Bridge RdCentral Rock Gym
165 Russell StBuffam Falls
Mt. Holyoke Summit House
195 Skinner State Park RdArts & Culture
A local independent nonprofit theater. Charming!
http://amherstcinema.org
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Amherst Cinema Arts Center
28 Amity StA local independent nonprofit theater. Charming!
http://amherstcinema.org
A venue for world class performing arts.
https://fac.umass.edu/Online/
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UMass Fine Arts Center
151 Presidents DrA venue for world class performing arts.
https://fac.umass.edu/Online/
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual and performing arts in the country.
http://www.massmoca.org
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayMassachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual and performing arts in the country.
http://www.massmoca.org
Shopping
Specializing in American Arts & Crafts (mission oak, Stickley, Roycroft, etc.)
http://www.jaustinantiques.com
J Austin Antiques
31 South Pleasant StreetSpecializing in American Arts & Crafts (mission oak, Stickley, Roycroft, etc.)
http://www.jaustinantiques.com
Hot tub, sauna, massage …. mmmmm
Elements Hot Tub Spa
http://www.elementshottubspa.com
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Elements Hot Tub Spa
373 Main StHot tub, sauna, massage …. mmmmm
Elements Hot Tub Spa
http://www.elementshottubspa.com
A locally owned independent bookshop.
http://www.amherstbooks.com
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Amherst Books
8 Main StA locally owned independent bookshop.
http://www.amherstbooks.com
The Toy Box
201 N Pleasant StMore things to play with!
www.amhersttoybox.com/
A little bit of everything, with small-town charm: News, maps, arts & offices supplies, college merchandise.
A J Hastings Inc
45 S Pleasant StA little bit of everything, with small-town charm: News, maps, arts & offices supplies, college merchandise.