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Pioneer Valley Attractions

The Five College Area

Hiking on the Robert Frost Trail

The Robert Frost Trail meanders 40 miles from Amherst northwards to Montague, passing over Mt. Orient, Pulpit Hill, Long Mountain, Rattlesnake Knob, and Mt. Toby, and ending in Wendell State Forest. The trail intersects many area roads, making hikes of any length are feasible, and the terrain is welcoming to both experienced and beginning hikers.

Historic Deerfield

Situated on a 330-year-old, mile long street, Historic Deerfield preserves and interprets the architecture, artifacts and lifestyle of a prosperous early New England town. The extraordinary houses with their antique furnishings, along with the exhibition galleries and collections, comprise some of the finest examples of publicly available Americana in the United States.  Read More...

Emily Dickinson Homestead.

This Museum consists of two historic houses in the center of Amherst, Massachusetts, home to the poet Emily Dickinson and her family during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Homestead was the birthplace and home of Emily Dickinson and the Evergreens, next door, was home to her brother Austin, his wife Susan, and their three children.   Read More...

Yankee Candles

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is the leading designer, manufacturer, retailer and wholesaler of premium scented candles in the U.S. Since 1969, the company has offered distinctive products and marketed them as affordable luxuries and consumable gifts.  This is where it began in 1969 when teenager Mike Kittredge made his first candle with melted crayons - a Christmas gift for his mother.    Read More...

Basketball Hall of Fame

At the Basketball Hall of Fame, all levels of the game are represented under one roof. The entire game of basketball comes together in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of basketball. From Dr. James Naismith's invention of basketball in 1891 to the modern game, our mission at the Basketball Hall of Fame is to provide the finest experience possible.   Read More...
 

Eric Carle Museum

The mission of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is to inspire, especially in children and their families, an appreciation for and an understanding of the art of the picture book. In fulfilling our mission, we aspire to build bridges to an appreciation of art of every kind and to provide an enriching, dynamic, and supportive context for the development of literacy. We deliver this mission by collecting, presenting and celebrating the art of the picture book from around the world and by providing interactive experiences and programs that are engaging and educational.  www.eric-carle.com

Indian Motorcycle Museum

The INDIAN MOTOCYCLE MUSEUM is an on-site viewing museum operated by this world famous company. It has not only the finest collection of Indian Motocycles and other Indian products, but also a superb collection of toy motorcycles, an extensive photo gallery and showcases filled with memorabilia. Other American-made motorcycles are also on display. There is something interesting for all age groups - men, women and children.  Read More...

Impressive golf courses

Hickory Ridge Country Club
Amherst Golf Club
 

 

 

 

Nearby shops

There are many shops and boutiques that offer unique crafts, gifts, and clothing.  See some here...

Bookstores

Amherst Books is a locally owned, independent bookshop. The store's particular strengths include poetry, literature, & philosophy, and they offer  a large selection of small press titles & literary journals.  Read More...
LAOS Interfaith Religious Bookshop provides spiritual literature to the community's diverse faiths - Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddist, Hindu, and those who have no one faith tradition but are curious to learn more.

National Yiddish Book Center  www.yiddishbookcenter.org

Outdoor Activities

Hampshire Bicycle Exchange, 549-6575, HampshireBicycleExchange.com  repair and rent bikes.

We are located near the exit for Route 116, South Pleasant St., Amherst off the Norwottuck Rail Trail, www.hadleyonline.com/railtrail/

Amherst Farmers’ Market

You will find the market near the Commons in downtown Amherst and it runs through the three seasons, of spring, summer and fall, with fresh produce, flowers, bread and friendly people.

 

 

 
   

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