Guidebook for Northampton
Food Scene
Some of the best food and drinks in the region. Try the Cellar Bar (downstairs) for the same menu and a less formal occasion.
(10 mins by car)
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Coco and The Cellar Bar
95 Main StSome of the best food and drinks in the region. Try the Cellar Bar (downstairs) for the same menu and a less formal occasion.
(10 mins by car)
The Alvah Stone is a fantastic spot to retreat to after scouring The Bookmill's many rooms of books. Sit out by the beautiful waterfall, and enjoy the great views, food, and drinks.
(30 mins by car)
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The Alvah Stone
440 Greenfield RdThe Alvah Stone is a fantastic spot to retreat to after scouring The Bookmill's many rooms of books. Sit out by the beautiful waterfall, and enjoy the great views, food, and drinks.
(30 mins by car)
A great neighborhood cafe, with a late-night menu.
(5 mins by car / 10 min by bike)
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The Roost
1 Market StA great neighborhood cafe, with a late-night menu.
(5 mins by car / 10 min by bike)
In my opinion, they make the best coffee and cappuccino in town. (5 mins by car / 10 mins by bike)
SIP Cafe and Coffee Bar
8 Crafts AveIn my opinion, they make the best coffee and cappuccino in town. (5 mins by car / 10 mins by bike)
A nice casual bistro-inspired cafe & cafeteria. I recommend the homemade baguette sandwiches and daily homemade soups. (15 mins by car)
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Esselon Café and Coffee Roasting
99 Russell StA nice casual bistro-inspired cafe & cafeteria. I recommend the homemade baguette sandwiches and daily homemade soups. (15 mins by car)
Our classic greasy spoon & true neighborhood staple, this historic diner is housed in a 1941 Worcester Lunch Car; great for a greasy breakfast (and a 2 min walk from the house).
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Miss Florence Diner
99 Main StOur classic greasy spoon & true neighborhood staple, this historic diner is housed in a 1941 Worcester Lunch Car; great for a greasy breakfast (and a 2 min walk from the house).
Sightseeing
For a nice day-trip, head to The Bookmill in Montague, set along a scenic river and waterfall. Get a coffee and take a look at the many rooms of second-hand books. (30 mins by car)
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The Montague Bookmill
440 Greenfield RdFor a nice day-trip, head to The Bookmill in Montague, set along a scenic river and waterfall. Get a coffee and take a look at the many rooms of second-hand books. (30 mins by car)
Take a walk around the lovely Smith College campus, visit the Botanical Gardens, and wander along the Smith College trail along the Mill River. (5 mins by car / 10 mins by bike)
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Smith College Botanic Garden
16 College LnTake a walk around the lovely Smith College campus, visit the Botanical Gardens, and wander along the Smith College trail along the Mill River. (5 mins by car / 10 mins by bike)
Essentials
Great organic produce, cheeses, and meats (with a real butcher) as well as yummy organic prepared foods & non-perishables. (5 mins by car)
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River Valley Co-op
330 N King StGreat organic produce, cheeses, and meats (with a real butcher) as well as yummy organic prepared foods & non-perishables. (5 mins by car)
Our easy neighborhood grocery (and wine, beer, and liquor store) as well as supplies, providing you with everything you might need (just a 2 min walk from the house).
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Cooper's Corner
31 Main StOur easy neighborhood grocery (and wine, beer, and liquor store) as well as supplies, providing you with everything you might need (just a 2 min walk from the house).
Shopping
A great used bookstore, with very nice people, who love reading and love books (also a 2 min walk from the house).
Bookends
80 Maple StA great used bookstore, with very nice people, who love reading and love books (also a 2 min walk from the house).
A great bookstore, with a wonderfully curated selection of titles and authors, and an incredibly knowledgeable and lovely owner. (5 mins by car / 10 mins by bike)
Gabriel Books
21 Market StA great bookstore, with a wonderfully curated selection of titles and authors, and an incredibly knowledgeable and lovely owner. (5 mins by car / 10 mins by bike)