Guidebook for Amherst
Food Scene
Ginger Garden
351 Northampton RdFresh food, fast service, lovely ambiance
Mi Tierra
48 Russell StYummy!
Awesome all organic breakfast/brunch spot with homemade breads. There is usually a line on weekends, but it's worth the small wait.
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Roadhouse Cafe
176 Federal StAwesome all organic breakfast/brunch spot with homemade breads. There is usually a line on weekends, but it's worth the small wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amherst Coffee
28 Amity StThey also serve alcohol. Great wifi cafe/bar.
Arts & Culture
Excellent music venue in Northampton, often nationally known musicians -- rock, blues, folk, etc.
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Iron Horse Music Hall
20 Center StExcellent music venue in Northampton, often nationally known musicians -- rock, blues, folk, etc.
Parks & Nature
Three Sisters Sanctuary in Goshen, about 45 minutes west and north. Entrance: $10/per person, young children free. Amazing rock gardens, around each corner is another unique vista with exotic plants, fountains, a dragon fire-pit, lots of sitting areas, great place for picnic.
A lovely walk across a pedestrian bridge over a river with stunning views and gorgeous flowers... and a chance to shop and local shops in town.
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Ibridge yezimbali
22 Water StA lovely walk across a pedestrian bridge over a river with stunning views and gorgeous flowers... and a chance to shop and local shops in town.
Amazing, unique place to walk around rock gardens with exotic plants and flowers, fountains, ponds, a butterfly garden, dragon fire-pit. Great place for picnics. About 45 minutes away from my home. $10 per person; kids free.
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Three Sisters Sanctuary
188 Cape StAmazing, unique place to walk around rock gardens with exotic plants and flowers, fountains, ponds, a butterfly garden, dragon fire-pit. Great place for picnics. About 45 minutes away from my home. $10 per person; kids free.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
375 Russell StSightseeing
A great day trip for the whole family, about 45 minutes from my home. Amazing rock gardens; around each corner is another vista with exotic plants and flowers, fountains, dragon fire-pit. Great place for picnics, with plenty of areas for sitting.
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Three Sisters Sanctuary
188 Cape StA great day trip for the whole family, about 45 minutes from my home. Amazing rock gardens; around each corner is another vista with exotic plants and flowers, fountains, dragon fire-pit. Great place for picnics, with plenty of areas for sitting.