Guidebook for Belchertown
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The bicycle path ends right near our house--takes about 25 minutes to ride to Amherst Center, pictured here. From our house to Northampton takes about an hour (11 miles).
Norwottoch Bicycle Path
The bicycle path ends right near our house--takes about 25 minutes to ride to Amherst Center, pictured here. From our house to Northampton takes about an hour (11 miles).
Sightseeing
Small, family-friendly town lake with sandy beach and picnic facilities. $5 entry fee per person, free parking. Lifeguards on duty. From end of June through end of August.
Belchertown Beach
21 Town Beach RdSmall, family-friendly town lake with sandy beach and picnic facilities. $5 entry fee per person, free parking. Lifeguards on duty. From end of June through end of August.
You can pick up this trail near our house, by the rail trail entrance on Station Road. There are also numerous trails off of the bike path.
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Robert Frost Trail
Robert Frost TrailYou can pick up this trail near our house, by the rail trail entrance on Station Road. There are also numerous trails off of the bike path.
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
1500 West StLots of hiking trails and places to picnic
Lots of hiking trails around the reservoir. About 15 minutes from our house.
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Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam RdLots of hiking trails around the reservoir. About 15 minutes from our house.
Puffer's Pond Swimming Area
Great place to jump in the water!
Beautiful, serene site. Walk the pagoda, light incense, say a prayer, or just enjoy the gardens and lily ponds.
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The New England Peace Pagoda
100 Cave Hill RdBeautiful, serene site. Walk the pagoda, light incense, say a prayer, or just enjoy the gardens and lily ponds.
Fun place to take children! And just beautiful to observe the range of butterflies.
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Magic Wings Schmetterlingskonservatorium
281 Greenfield RdFun place to take children! And just beautiful to observe the range of butterflies.
Essentials
Farmers market here on Saturdays, 7:30-1; most weekends the common hosts a public event, such as crafts fairs, concerts, community tag sales, Taste of Amherst, and carnivals.
Amherst Town Common
Farmers market here on Saturdays, 7:30-1; most weekends the common hosts a public event, such as crafts fairs, concerts, community tag sales, Taste of Amherst, and carnivals.
Kendrick Park
East Pleasant StreetWednesday farmers market , 2-6 pm, May-October
Arts & Culture
Great little art-house cinema, with current films and classics.
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Amherst Cinema Arts Center
28 Amity StGreat little art-house cinema, with current films and classics.
Arts room, daily short films, story hour, and gallery of illustrations. Sweet little museum.
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 W Bay RdArts room, daily short films, story hour, and gallery of illustrations. Sweet little museum.
Shopping
Store that sells only local goods: produce, maple syrup, meat, etc., as well as arts and crafts.
All Things Local Cooperative Market
104 North Pleasant StreetStore that sells only local goods: produce, maple syrup, meat, etc., as well as arts and crafts.
Lots of great little shops along this street, as well as restaurants, bars, and galleries.
Main Street
Main StreetLots of great little shops along this street, as well as restaurants, bars, and galleries.
This is the area of most big-box stores: Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Target, Barnes and Noble, Target, etc.
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Whole Foods Market
327 Russell StThis is the area of most big-box stores: Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Target, Barnes and Noble, Target, etc.
Food Scene
Our favorite restaurant in the area! Be prepared for a wait--line is shorter if you are willing to sit at the bar.
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Mission Cantina
485 West StOur favorite restaurant in the area! Be prepared for a wait--line is shorter if you are willing to sit at the bar.
India House
45 State StOur favorite Indian restaurant in the area--totally delicious!
Rao's Cafe
150 Main StGood cafe for hanging out and chatting, reading, or working on laptops...
Bar with restaurant--good range of pub foods and other dishes. Excellent range of beers.
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High Horse
24 N Pleasant StBar with restaurant--good range of pub foods and other dishes. Excellent range of beers.
Oriental Flavor
25 S Pleasant StDelicious Chinese food!