Guidebook for Amherst
Everything Else
Mullins Center Community Ice Rink
200 Commonwealth AveUMASS hocky/basketball, ice skating, concerts and events
The Black Sheep
79 Main StDelicious sandwiches, lovely people
Amazing place to go with the kids in warmer months - petting zoo, playground, and mini golf - open year round for great maple products and yummy cider donuts
North Hadley Sugar Shack
181 River DrAmazing place to go with the kids in warmer months - petting zoo, playground, and mini golf - open year round for great maple products and yummy cider donuts
Playground, walking trails, tennis courts, basketball courts, and wading pool/adult pool in the summer.
8 locals recommend
Mill River Recreation Area
95 Montague RdPlayground, walking trails, tennis courts, basketball courts, and wading pool/adult pool in the summer.
Food Scene
Cushman Market & Cafe
491 Pine StLovely local market and cafe - walk bike or drive
Simply perfect Chinese food - soup dumplings are terrific as are pretty much all the dim sum options
14 locals recommend
Oriental Flavor
25 S Pleasant StSimply perfect Chinese food - soup dumplings are terrific as are pretty much all the dim sum options
Esselon Café and Coffee Roasting
99 Russell StBest coffee and terrific breakfasts
Amherst Coffee
28 Amity StBest coffee and great cocktails
Mission Cantina
485 West StDelicious Mexican food
Essentials
Great local market with groceries, deli, and cider donuts. Walking distance.
Atkins Farms - Your Local Market
113 Cowls RdGreat local market with groceries, deli, and cider donuts. Walking distance.