Tess's Guidebook to Northampton and beyond
Food scene
The Roost
1 Market StGreat coffee and small bites. An easy walk from the house.
Jake's
17 King StA guest favorite for breakfast & lunch.
Tart Baking Co
192 Main StDelicious coffee and pastries
Familiars Coffee & Tea
6 Strong AveEasy and yummy outside eating.
La Veracruzana
31 Main StreetGood Mexican, and travels well for takeout.
The Tunnel Bar
125 A Pleasant StFun spot for cocktails
Paul and Elizabeth's
150 Main StA Northampton mainstay for vegetarian cuisine
Amanouz Cafe
44 Main StWonderful for breakfast or lunch.
Die Montague Bookmill
440 Greenfield RdA fun little road trip.
A quaint town, with a show stopping bridge of flowers. West end pub is a favorite if you are looking for a fun road trip.
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West End Pub
16 State StA quaint town, with a show stopping bridge of flowers. West end pub is a favorite if you are looking for a fun road trip.
The Waxwing Cafe
34 West StreetA small menu all prepared by the owner/chef. A crowd pleaser.
Fun roadside eats. The downtown Northampton location is also yummy
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Local Burgy
93 Main StFun roadside eats. The downtown Northampton location is also yummy
Daily Operation
116 Cottage StCreative cuisine with an asian twist
Small Oven Bakery
36 Union StExcellent pastries, sandwiches, bread and coffee.
Ana Bandeira Chocolates - Desserts - Bakery - Breakfast/Lunch Cafe
Alina's
96 Russell StEsselon Café and Coffee Roasting
99 Russell StTellus & the Satellite Bar
Northampton Coffee
269 Pleasant StAtkins Farms Country Market
1150 West StGreat pastry, cider donuts and local produce
Maple syrup sugar house and fun family style breakfast.
Also the best cider donuts in the valley (or at least in our mind :))
North Hadley Sugar Shack
181 River DrMaple syrup sugar house and fun family style breakfast.
Also the best cider donuts in the valley (or at least in our mind :))
City/town information
Lots of good restaurants and bars/breweries. Easy access via the bike path too!
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Easthampton
Lots of good restaurants and bars/breweries. Easy access via the bike path too!
Sightseeing
Skinner State Park
10 Skinner State Park RdMount Tom State Reservation
125 Reservation RdBike/walk from Southampton through and up to Amherst. A great way to get around especially in Northampton and Easthampton
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Northampton Bike Path
Northampton Bike PathBike/walk from Southampton through and up to Amherst. A great way to get around especially in Northampton and Easthampton
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village RdMASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayThe Clark Art Institute
225 South StSmith College Botanic Garden
16 College LnPerfect for a cold or rainy day.
Smith College Museum of Art
20 Elm StNorwottuck Rail Trail
446 Damon RdHistoric Deerfield
80 Old Main StMagic Wings Schmetterlingskonservatorium
281 Greenfield Rd