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All you need to know about Downtown Northampton can be found on this community webpage! This user-friendly website allows you to filter through all kinds of community businesses. So whether it’s time for a bite to eat or a cold drink, you’re looking to do a little bit of shopping, this site can help you find your destination. Map of Downtown Northampton: http://www.northamptondna.com/map.html Parking Info: https://northampton.live/where-to-park
Local Burger
TIANA'S LOCAL FAVORITE! Burgers, fries, shakes and more. It's not fast food...it's good food fast!
Osaka
JOEL'S LOCAL FAVORITE! Japanese Sushi & Steak House located right in downtown Northampton.
Thornes Marketplace
Located on the vibrant, lively main street of downtown Northampton, this historic commercial building is home to an array of over 25 independent, locally owned retailers and restaurants -- some of which have thrived in Thornes for 40 plus years. While it has evolved, expanded, and changed owners several times since the building's construction in 1873, its commitment to locals and out-of-town visitors remains constant.
The Roost
There is something for everyone to enjoy in a space designed for use from morning through evening. From classic breakfasts and smoothies to salads and sandwiches for lunch, the friendly staff offer many gluten free and vegan options, as well.
Miss Florence Diner
A living piece of history, Miss Florence Diner is one of the oldest diners in the United States still in operation. Originally built in 1941, the diner has been delivering tasty food and friendly service for nearly a century. Come in and experience a delicious breakfast, lunch or home made dessert in our charming 1940’s box car diner.
Bluebonnet Diner
At Bluebonnet Diner, you can always expect fresh, homemade delicious dishes. At this family-owned restaurant, they prepare dishes using their own family recipes.
Tandem Bagel Company
Freshly-made bagels, of every flavor and variety! Open daily from 7am-2pm.
Tart Baking Co
Each and every morning, the staff wakes up early to start baking their ingredient-driven treats from scratch. They source from local and organic farms when possible and make everything fresh each day!
Jake's
A popular lunch & brunch spot with an open kitchen known for seasonal, American eats & daily hash specials.
Cafe Balagan
Located right on Main Street in vibrant downtown Northampton, MA, Café Balagan combines unmatched coffee, a variety of tasty local bites and a comfortable atmosphere for all to enjoy. This café brings a taste of Tel Aviv right to Western Mass, with many offerings you will not find anywhere else.
Pizza Factory
The couple's favorite pizza in town!
Pizza Amore
A classic pizza place located right across from Smith College.
Notch 8 Grille
A new dining experience located within the timeless Union Station building - explore a new tier of upscale dining where classic elegance meets modern indulgence.
Mexcalito Taco Bar
True and authentic Mexican food, the staff at Mexcalito is proud to share their heritage and provide you with an experience that transcends beyond Mexican food. They want you to feel part of our family, to discover the richness of Mexican culture through the senses and to leave with a deeper connection to Mexico.
Pokémoto
Get in a the aloha state of mind with Pokémoto! Fresh poké bowls, burritos and salads!
Progression Brewing Company
At Progression everything starts within our taproom walls. This special brewery that we call home is a place for our community to gather, and it is this community that keeps us constantly striving towards progress. This starts with the quality beer we make, but it doesn’t stop there. Our mission is to enjoy the journey of progress in all aspects of what we are involved in; business, family, community and humankind. We believe that by providing our community with creativity, positivity, sustainability and exploration that we will continue to put the progress in Progression.
Northampton Brewery
The Northampton Brewery brews fine ales and lagers, served with outstanding food by the friendliest staff around. Conveniently located in downtown Northampton, Massachusetts on Brewster Court (really) smack dab in the middle of all the public parking. Come on in for a delicious meal, snacks and a couple of beers, or just a couple of beers. Whether you're sitting by the warmth of our fireplace on a chilly winter evening, or under the stars on our rooftop beer garden, our comfortable friendly environment will keep you coming back again and again.
Wurst Haus
A craft beer experience - serving delicious, traditional German fare.
Mineral Hills Winery at Godard's Red Hen Farm, LLC
Producing over 1400 cases of about 15 different wines annually, their moto is "wines to please all palates." You can find dry full bodied red and white grape wines, as well as softer reds and whites, and fruit wines from the fruit from their farm and other local sources.
Noho Social Cafe & Speakeasy
Cafe by day...Speakeasy by night! Cafe, cocktails, tapas, and plenty of spots to chat, cozy up, and chill!
Tellus & the Satellite Bar
Tellus & the Satellite Bar is a Gastropub, Pizzeria, Wine & Cocktail Bar, and Part-Time Nightclub. Tellus focuses on utilizing local ingredients to craft brick-oven pizza and modern comfort food from around the world. They serve craft cocktails, an interesting and accessible wine list, and late night food and drink.
Holyoke Mall
Hampshire Mall
Hampshire County Farmers Markets
Hampshire County’s vibrant, bustling farmers markets bring you fresh, local, organic food, baked goods and crafts. Stroll through the market in Northampton on a sunny Saturday morning, or hit up the markets in Amherst, Easthampton, or Florence. We even have them in the winter! Not to mention all the farm stands lining the roads in Hampshire County.
Childs Park
An oasis of serenity in the heart of the City of Northampton, MA. Bequeathed by Annie Childs in 1950, it is a place for quiet reflection and for savoring the smells, sounds, and sights of nature. Its 40 acres boast three large lawns and two natural ponds. An Italian-style garden house presides over the rose garden and the nearby formal garden, while the pine woods and giant ferns hide some wonderful surprises.
Shared Use Paths Near Northampton
Bike paths and rail trails of the area.
Bike Trails of Western Massachusetts
We like to keep things green and enjoy the scenery – so biking is a way of life here in Western Massachusetts. Bring your own wheels or rent a bike here. Explore the back roads of our hilltowns for a cycling thrill, or explore our family-friendly rail trail network – historic train tracks that have been paved over to connect Hampshire County by bike trail.
Skinner State Park and other Area Parks
Whether you're looking for a mountain-top hike, a stroll through a state forest, or wanting to spend some time in the water, Western Mass has a state park for you to explore!
Northampton Area Trails
Check out the best Northampton-area walking trails according to AllTrails.
Planet Fitness Northampton
Anytime Fitness Southampton
Pioneer Valley CrossFit
R. Michelson Galleries
R. Michelson Galleries is the largest commercial art gallery in western Massachusetts. Art originally exhibited at R. Michelson Galleries now hangs in many of the most prestigious museums in America, including New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Smith College Museum of Art
The museum’s collection comprises more than 27,000 objects, representing the diversity of art and material culture across periods and geographies…The Smith College Museum of Art cultivates inquiry and reflection by connecting people to art, ideas and each other.
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. Today, it continues to meet those goals.
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum
Forbes Library, the public library for Northampton, Massachusetts, provides a wide range of information, materials and services to all of the people of Northampton and Massachusetts. The library’s magnificent building offers a friendly, welcoming physical environment which encourages the civic, intellectual, and cultural pursuits of the public.
Raven Used Books
The Raven opened in 1993 in downtown Northampton, MA. Located in the heart of the five-college area, we specialize in academic and scholarly books. We also carry other categories of books including children’s books, cookbooks, gardening, occult, art, and a wide range of classic literature and poetry. We have large sections of philosophy, history, eastern and western religion, Greek and Roman classics, science, black studies, radical studies, and much, much more…at generally half of the original publisher’s price.
The Montague Bookmill
The Montague Bookmill is a used bookstore housed in an 1842 gristmill, set on the banks of the Sawmill River, a few miles north of Amherst and Northampton, Massachusetts. Our collection leans toward the academic, but we have thousands of books, on just about everything from Austen and anarchy to Zola and zoology. Our books are generally half-price, including recent publisher’s overstocks. Don’t look for our catalogue online; we’re not that bookstore. But if we can’t find the book you’re looking for, we’ll find you a better one you didn’t know you wanted.
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens consists of an 18,400-square foot facility that includes a 8,000-sq. ft. glass conservatory filled with butterflies, moths and tropical vegetation. The sun shines through the glass walls and heats up the conservatory to an 80-degree tropical-like environment all year round.
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is the international champion for picture book art. We 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.
Amherst Cinema
Amherst Cinema is an independent, nonprofit arts and education center brimming with world-class programs. Our comfortable, fully accessible theater offers state-of-the-art projection and sound and is a welcoming crossroads for all.
Worcester Art Museum
Our wide-ranging exhibitions tell global stories—from art made thousands of years ago to works being created today. The Museum’s collection of over 38,000 objects, assembled since its opening in 1898, provides a foundation to connect visitors of all ages with art, artists, and the ideas they spark. With strong ties to both our local community and the international art world, the Worcester Art Museum is an essential cultural venue for Central Massachusetts and beyond.
EcoTarium
The EcoTarium museum of science and nature in Worcester, Massachusetts, offers an indoor-outdoor experience to visitors of all ages. Guests are encouraged to explore three floors of indoor interactive exhibits, live animal habitats, daily Science Discovery programs, hikes through forest and meadow nature trails, outdoor imaginative play, and a train ride (seasonal) around the 45+ acre campus.
Six Flags New England
Central Rock Gym
Day passes and rental equipment available!
Spare Time Northampton
Our entertainment facilities guarantee something exciting for everyone. Featuring 32 bowling lanes and video screens playing your favorite music videos & sports. Bowling is the perfect activity for family fun, a unique date idea, get-togethers with friends & more!