Guidebook for Amherst
Food Scene
Johnny's Tavern
30 Boltwood Walkalways lively with decent American fare
James Beard chef nominee. These don't happen every day in Western MA. gotta visit.
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Blue Heron Restaurant
112 N Main StJames Beard chef nominee. These don't happen every day in Western MA. gotta visit.
El Comalito
460 West StExcellent casual Latin fare.
This is a fun place to chill, have some beer, and really good wood-fired pizza. Outdoor fire pits.
Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield
This is a fun place to chill, have some beer, and really good wood-fired pizza. Outdoor fire pits.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have a really nice outdoor seating area with gas fireplaces and a great bartender. It's a lovely New England experience.
Inn on Boltwood
30 Boltwood AveThey have a really nice outdoor seating area with gas fireplaces and a great bartender. It's a lovely New England experience.
Amherst Coffee
28 Amity StNice bar in the evenings. Standard cafe by day.
The Archives
Speakeasy bar located outside the entrance to a real estate office.
The Drake
A new performance space that always has something cool happening.
Parks & Nature
Amethyst Brook Conservation Area
132 Pelham RdBare Mountain
Great views, quick hike up
Such an amazing view from the decks of the summit house. You can either drive up or hike up!
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Mt. Holyoke Summit House
195 Skinner State Park RdSuch an amazing view from the decks of the summit house. You can either drive up or hike up!
Can drive or hike up for stunning views of the CT river
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Sugarloaf Mountain
Can drive or hike up for stunning views of the CT river
Notch Visitor Center
1500 West StArts & Culture
Smith College Museum of Art
20 Elm StMead Art Museum
41 Quadrangle DrFine Arts Center station
Emily Dickinson Museum
280 Main StThis is a bit of a drive from here, but an incredible museum with singular exhibitions. Worth the trip.
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayThis is a bit of a drive from here, but an incredible museum with singular exhibitions. Worth the trip.
Shopping
Zanna
187 N Pleasant StThe Montague Bookmill
440 Greenfield RdJust a MUST SEE!
Entertainment & Activities
Iron Horse Music Hall
20 Center StSightseeing
Amazing historical cemetery boasting unusual grave markers and a few of the Dickinson family's burial sites. Nice walking trails behind the cemetery accessed on a path at the right hand side of the parking area.
Wildwood Cemetery
Amazing historical cemetery boasting unusual grave markers and a few of the Dickinson family's burial sites. Nice walking trails behind the cemetery accessed on a path at the right hand side of the parking area.