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.
Located within Northampton's historic Union Station, The Tunnel Bar is a nationally acclaimed cocktail lounge known for its unique environment and renown selection of award-winning martinis and libations. Designed by architect H.H. Richardson with revolutionary Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, Union Station facilitated thousands of train passengers travelling across America during the turn of the century. Visitors of Union Station include Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt. Today, The Tunnel Bar is a beacon for purveyors of fine beverages and unique atmosphere, and all original stone and brickwork circa 1897, remains. Our mixologists are pleased to bring any drink creation to life utilizing our full bar, however we recommend our award-winning martinis.
A charming and cozy bar tucked away at 14 Masonic Street in Northampton, Massachusetts. If you're seeking a spot with vintage vibes with pool tables, this is your place. Step inside Packard's, and you'll feel like you've stepped back in time. The dimly lit space, wooden bar, and retro decor create an inviting atmosphere. Whether you're catching up with friends or enjoying a quiet moment alone, Packard's sets the stage for memorable evenings.
You might already know that Northampton is also home to the Northampton Brewery, the oldest operating brewpub in New England, but did you know that Northampton is home to some of the oldest beer cans in American history, too? It didn’t start off that way, but the Ye Ol’ Watering Hole Beer Can Museum now boasts a collection of over 4,000 novelty beer cans.
Hungry Ghost Bread’s grand opening was on April 10th, 2004. A few friends and family were expected. By mid-morning the shelves were empty and more could not be baked fast enough to keep pace with the demand. More than 20 years later, some days, (particularly Saturdays and holidays), are still like that – no matter how early the baker and the fire maker rise.
SCMA is recognized as a leading academic museum, contributing meaningfully to Smith College’s mission to educate women of promise for lives of distinction and purpose. We welcome about 35,000 visitors a year, including Five College students, staff and faculty, and visitors from the region and around the world. The museum’s collection now comprises more than 27,000 objects, representing the diversity of art and material culture across periods and geographies.
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. Our prices are generally half of the original publisher’s price. In addition to used books, we carry a wide selection of publisher’s overstock books. We strive to create a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere where everyone can find something special. Please give us a call if you’re looking for a title!
Sassy Pants Vintage Clothing caters to both men's and women's vintage fashion. We carry vintage hats, bow ties, purses, costume jewelry, shoes and retro clothing. Our store enables everyone to express their own personal style. The large variety of vintage clothing, men's vests, leather coats, women's sweaters and accessories means their is something for every personality. We also carry Vintage Wedding dresses from the 1940s to the 1980s.
A multi dealer shop filled with an assortment of mid-century modern, antique, vintage clothing, ephemera, oddities & collectable decor and so much more.
The mission of Historic Northampton is to collect and preserve Northampton's past and to engage the community in the exploration of our natural, material, and social history. Historic Northampton preserves objects and documents that illuminate the lives of past residents. Through our programs, exhibits and public projects, Historic Northampton encourages ongoing conversations between past and present. We create opportunities for our visitors, researchers and collaborators to engage with ideas that are often all the more powerful for being embodied in tangible objects: how previous generations presented themselves, how they worked, and what kind of a community they built.
Thornes Marketplace is located at 150 Main Street 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 as you embark on your shopping adventure, you are sure to admire the well-maintained period details, such as pressed tin ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, vibrant stained-glass windows, and impressive staircases.