Andréa & Michael
Things to do
The Bookmill
We cannot recommend the Montague Bookmill enough! The Bookmill is an independent bookstore located in a historic 1834 grist mill. The store's motto is "Books you don't need in a place you can't find," and it claims to have "40,000 books and one waterfall." There's also a cafe (The Lady Killigrew) and and a record store (Turn It Up!) next door.
Antonio's Pizza
The BEST pizza place in the area and a staple of Michael's experience at UMass Amherst. Antonio's is a casual pizzeria, located in downtown Amherst, serves traditional thin-crust and Sicilian pies, with a ton of options for toppings. Some favorites are the BBQ chicken bacon ranch, avocado quesadilla, and spinach pesto.
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
Mt. Sugarloaf has excellent hiking and offers a stunning view of the Connecticut River and surrounding area. The summit, which is also accessibly by car, has a pavilion for scenic viewing and picnicking. There are 5 trails with a variety of lengths and difficulties. The South Sugarloaf trail is the most popular one - a moderate 1.4-mile loop.
Amethyst Brook Conservation Area
The Amethyst Brook Conservation Area is a popular hiking and dog-walking destination along a brook, offering forest trees & wildlife sightings. It features an easy 2.3 mile out-and-back hike on the Robert Frost Trail.
Berkshire Brewing Company
Berkshire Brewing Company is a small-batch craft brewery specializing in ales & lagers, offering tours, tastings & a gift shop. Highly recommended!
Hangar Pub And Grill
The Hangar Pub & Grill is another Amherst staple, featuring solid pub grub, specialty ales, and the best wings in the area (with 26 flavors to choose from). It also has a game room!
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory
The Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens, located in South Deerfield, consists of an 18,400-square foot facility that includes a 8,000-sq. ft. glass conservatory filled with butterflies, moths and tropical vegetation. It also has an on-site food court and gift shop. Admission is $16 for adults.
Emily Dickinson Museum
The Emily Dickinson Museum is a historic house museum and birthplace and home of 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson, whose poems were discovered in her bedroom there after her death. Admission is $16 for either general admission access or a 45 minute guided tour of the homestead.