Guidebook for Northampton

Jenny
Guidebook for Northampton

Food Scene

One of the best Chinese restaurants in the area, and so close to our house!
Great Wall Restaurant
178 Pine St
One of the best Chinese restaurants in the area, and so close to our house!
Our favorite pizza place, especially because it offers whole wheat crusts and it's always buy-one-get-one-free when you pick up your order!
Pizza Factory
143 N Main St
Our favorite pizza place, especially because it offers whole wheat crusts and it's always buy-one-get-one-free when you pick up your order!
Very good burritos and fish tacos. Authentic.
17 locals recommend
La Veracruzana
31 Main Street
17 locals recommend
Very good burritos and fish tacos. Authentic.
Best ice cream around! And a free sundae on your birthday!
19 locals recommend
Herrell's Ice Cream & Bakery
8 Old S St
19 locals recommend
Best ice cream around! And a free sundae on your birthday!
Many different kinds of breads (and pizza and pastries!) all made in a wood-fired oven.
29 locals recommend
Hungry Ghost Bread
62 State St
29 locals recommend
Many different kinds of breads (and pizza and pastries!) all made in a wood-fired oven.

Everything Else

The library in Florence is a great place to explore.
Lilly Library
19 Meadow St
The library in Florence is a great place to explore.
The Eric Carle Museum is a really fun place to explore and spend an morning or afternoon. Lots of books to read, art to look at (and make!) and places for little ones to play.
49 locals recommend
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 W Bay Rd
49 locals recommend
The Eric Carle Museum is a really fun place to explore and spend an morning or afternoon. Lots of books to read, art to look at (and make!) and places for little ones to play.

Shopping

Just the basics, but open early and late within walking distance.
Sam's Food Stores
198 Pine St
Just the basics, but open early and late within walking distance.
This is a small grocery store in Florence Center. It is open daily and has many necessities as well as a full deli and wonderful lunch sandwiches. It's the closest market to us that has enough things to recommend!
10 locals recommend
Cooper's Corner
31 Main St
10 locals recommend
This is a small grocery store in Florence Center. It is open daily and has many necessities as well as a full deli and wonderful lunch sandwiches. It's the closest market to us that has enough things to recommend!
This is a fabulous toy store (not just for kids) to explore in Northampton. Something for everyone!
8 locals recommend
A2Z Science & Learning Store
57 King St
8 locals recommend
This is a fabulous toy store (not just for kids) to explore in Northampton. Something for everyone!

Entertainment & Activities

Open 9-11 Monday-Thursday. This is a wonderful free play space for young children.
Northampton Parents Center
297 Main St
Open 9-11 Monday-Thursday. This is a wonderful free play space for young children.
Park Hill Orchard is a great place to visit in the fall. Apple picking, pumpkins, cider, and lots of unique art to look at.
8 locals recommend
Park Hill Orchard
82 Park Hill Rd
8 locals recommend
Park Hill Orchard is a great place to visit in the fall. Apple picking, pumpkins, cider, and lots of unique art to look at.