Guidebook for Amherst
Parks & Nature
A five-minute walk from our house, Groff park has some excellent hiking/jogging trails along the Fort River.
Groff Park
83 Mill LnA five-minute walk from our house, Groff park has some excellent hiking/jogging trails along the Fort River.
Arts & Culture
Emily Dickinson Museum
280 Main StBecause it was where Emily Dickinson lived!
Food Scene
The best Mexican around. Our rec: fish tacos (loaded!) with local raspberry margaritas...
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Mission Cantina
485 West StThe best Mexican around. Our rec: fish tacos (loaded!) with local raspberry margaritas...
A bit pricey but all food is local and very well made. Also, they have Abandoned Building beers on tap and a nice wine selection--probably the best upscale restaurant in Amherst.
Lumber Yard Restaurant
383 Main StA bit pricey but all food is local and very well made. Also, they have Abandoned Building beers on tap and a nice wine selection--probably the best upscale restaurant in Amherst.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great brewery in Amherst. Try their dark rye known as Beastie!
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High Horse
24 N Pleasant StGreat brewery in Amherst. Try their dark rye known as Beastie!
Entertainment & Activities
"Books you don't need in a place you can't find." It's a bookstore with restaurant, cafe, and pub built in the place of an old mill. Picturesque waterfall...excellent place to see and hangout, especially in Spring and Fall.
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The Montague Bookmill
440 Greenfield Rd"Books you don't need in a place you can't find." It's a bookstore with restaurant, cafe, and pub built in the place of an old mill. Picturesque waterfall...excellent place to see and hangout, especially in Spring and Fall.
Sightseeing
The most stunning views of the entire valley around. You can either drive up or hike up--but the hike is steep. Lovely, but steep.
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Mt. Holyoke Summit House
195 Skinner State Park RdThe most stunning views of the entire valley around. You can either drive up or hike up--but the hike is steep. Lovely, but steep.