Things To Do
Woodstar Cafe
Woodstar Café is a family-owned bakery, sandwich shop and full-service espresso bar located in downtown Northampton, MA. They bake from scratch using traditional techniques and pure ingredients.
Thornes Marketplace
FUN FACT: This is where we met! At Studio Helix on the third floor. Thornes Marketplace is located in the heart of bustling and eclectic downtown Northampton. With three levels of shopping and dining options, there is always something new and unique to discover. And it is worth a walk through just to enjoy the well-maintained period details, such as pressed tin ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, vibrant stained glass windows, and impressive staircases.
Jake's Restaurant
Lunch & brunch spot with an open kitchen known for seasonal, American eats, Cajun flair & daily hash specials.
La Veracruzana
A vibrant, authentic Mexican Restaurant with awesome food and a great atmosphere! Outdoor dining available, weather permitting.
The Montague Bookmill
"Books you don't need in a place you can't find" is one of the best known tag lines in the Valley. With Turn It Up Records and the Saw Mill Art Gallery just steps away, and the Lady Killigrew Cafe serving local coffees, beers and hard ciders, and delicious lunch fare - this is a great spot to hit before the wedding (it's close by)!
Blue Heron Restaurant
An intimate, relaxed upscale restaurant featuring globally inspired New American cuisine sourced ethically from our Valley and beyond.
Academy of Music
Nothing on the calendar yet for our wedding weekend (they probably don't want to compete...), but including them here in case something is added for Friday, September 5th! The Academy of Music is a gorgeous, fully-restored historic venue and is a great place for concerts, comedy, theatre, movies, and more.
The Botanic Garden of Smith College
The Botanic Garden of Smith College spans 127 acres and includes the 12,000 square foot Lyman Conservatory, Church Gallery, arboretum and many outdoor gardens. The garden was founded by Smith College’s first president, Laurenus Clarke Seelye, so that the entire campus could be of scientific, as well as aesthetic, value.
Smith College Museum of Art
Smith College Museum of Art holds nearly 25,000 works of art, with particular strength in 19th- and early 20th-century art. Their exhibits are unique and insightful.
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is the international champion for picture book art. They collect, preserve, and exhibit original art; encourage guests of all ages to read and create art; and foster an ever-growing audience passionate about picture book art. Their exhibitions are always insightful and beloved by kiddos and adults alike!
MASS MoCA
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) is one of the world’s liveliest centers for making and enjoying today’s most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA is able to embrace all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification. Though it is located about an hour away from Northampton, you won't be disappointed by the Museum or the drive!