Guidebook for Amherst
Arts & Culture
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 W Bay RdOne of a kind museum.
UMass Fine Arts Center
151 Presidents DrCheck for coming events.
Emily Dickinson Museum
280 Main StFamous historical site.
Yiddish Book Center
1021 West StThe only Yiddish Book Center USA.
In Downtown. Excellent collection of books, DVDs, CDs, books on CD. Wonderful children's room. Special Collections is open limited hours and has displays of Robert Frost, Robert Francis, and Emily Dickinson.
Jones Library
43 Amity StIn Downtown. Excellent collection of books, DVDs, CDs, books on CD. Wonderful children's room. Special Collections is open limited hours and has displays of Robert Frost, Robert Francis, and Emily Dickinson.
Food Scene
Chez Albert
178 N Pleasant StJudie's Restaurant
51 N Pleasant StGet the Popover.
Ginger Garden
351 Northampton RdGreat Chinese and Japanese food.
Inn on Boltwood
30 Boltwood AveGreat for the special night out.
Antonio's Pizza
31 N Pleasant StThis is a don't miss it pizza. Famous for their slice.
20 minute drive to Northampton. Fabulous food. Northampton is the home of dozens of restaurant and music venues.
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Eastside Grill
19 Strong Ave20 minute drive to Northampton. Fabulous food. Northampton is the home of dozens of restaurant and music venues.
They make their own from local milk and yogurt. Nothing artificial. The best!
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GoBerry
28 Amity StThey make their own from local milk and yogurt. Nothing artificial. The best!
They make their own ice cream from the milks their cows provide. Right next to the dairy farm so you can see the cows. Try Inez flavor.
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Flayvors of Cook Farm
129 S Maple StThey make their own ice cream from the milks their cows provide. Right next to the dairy farm so you can see the cows. Try Inez flavor.
World famous. If you're in Northampton, don't miss it and try the hot fudge. You can buy it and take it home!
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Herrell's Ice Cream & Bakery
8 Old S StWorld famous. If you're in Northampton, don't miss it and try the hot fudge. You can buy it and take it home!
They have their own coffee. May describe it as European coffee and espresso drinks. the best almond croissant in the Valley. Free wifi. At night they have a bar.
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Amherst Coffee
28 Amity StThey have their own coffee. May describe it as European coffee and espresso drinks. the best almond croissant in the Valley. Free wifi. At night they have a bar.
This funky throwback to the 70's is open until 9 pm. Fair trade coffee. NY bagels. Great sandwiches and salads. Desserts. Best brownies.
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The Black Sheep
79 Main StThis funky throwback to the 70's is open until 9 pm. Fair trade coffee. NY bagels. Great sandwiches and salads. Desserts. Best brownies.
Everything organic and locally sourced when possible. Free wifi. Breakfast and lunch. Closes at 8 pm. Great coffee, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, pastries, etc.
The Works Café
48 N Pleasant StEverything organic and locally sourced when possible. Free wifi. Breakfast and lunch. Closes at 8 pm. Great coffee, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, pastries, etc.
Hands down the best bakery in Amherst. The best cakes anywhere and they can do a birthday cake when you walk in. Breads, donuts, cookies, muffins, danishes...!
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The Henion Bakery
174 N Pleasant StHands down the best bakery in Amherst. The best cakes anywhere and they can do a birthday cake when you walk in. Breads, donuts, cookies, muffins, danishes...!
Share Coffee Roasters
220 Russell StOn Kellogg St. They roast their own coffee. Yummy baked goods. Free wifi.
Starbucks
71 N Pleasant StEverything you expect.
Parks & Nature
Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway
Connecticut Riverwalk and BikewaySylvio O. Conte NWR Fort River Handicapped Accessible Trail
63 Moody Bridge RdYou can rent a small fishing boat. This is the reservoir that supplies Boston. There were five small towns that were flooded in the making of this reservoir.
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Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam RdYou can rent a small fishing boat. This is the reservoir that supplies Boston. There were five small towns that were flooded in the making of this reservoir.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Moan & Dove
460 West St200 different beers from all over the world.
Great for 8-12 year olds. Great food and old fashioned video games. Pac-Man, space invaders, etc. $.25 to play. Not a real bar scene, located on the bike trail and has outdoor seating.
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The Quarters
8 Railroad StGreat for 8-12 year olds. Great food and old fashioned video games. Pac-Man, space invaders, etc. $.25 to play. Not a real bar scene, located on the bike trail and has outdoor seating.
Lit Amherst
41 Boltwood WalkThursday-Sunday downstairs inback.
Sightseeing
Mohawk Trail
Sugarloaf Mountain
Nice hike to the top and great view.
Shopping
Zanna
187 N Pleasant StThe best in women's clothing.
The Toy Box
201 N Pleasant StUnusual toys. High Quality
A J Hastings Inc
45 S Pleasant StPaper supplies, college clothing and misc suppliess
Closest to the apartment. Apples, all fruits, vegetables, bakery (famous for its own cider donuts), meat, fish, deli, dairy, wine and beer, café, gift shop. Open very early. Closes at 7 in the winter and 8 in the summer. Outdoor ice cream shop.
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Atkins Farms Country Market
1150 West StClosest to the apartment. Apples, all fruits, vegetables, bakery (famous for its own cider donuts), meat, fish, deli, dairy, wine and beer, café, gift shop. Open very early. Closes at 7 in the winter and 8 in the summer. Outdoor ice cream shop.
Clay's
32 Main StExcellent selection of women's clothing. Moderately priced.
Amherst Books
8 Main StIndie bookstore. New and Used books.
If you need your glasses fixed or are looking for a new pair, this is the place! Excellent service.
Optical Shoppe
195 N Pleasant StIf you need your glasses fixed or are looking for a new pair, this is the place! Excellent service.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
375 Russell StWhole Foods Market
327 Russell StBig Y World Class Market
175 University DrStop & Shop
228 King StCVS
76 N Pleasant StThey also have a location on University Drive.