Guidebook for Amherst

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Guidebook for Amherst

Entertainment & Activities

Cinema screening independent, classic & current films, plus theater, dance & music performances.
48 locals recommend
Amherst Cinema Arts Center
28 Amity St
48 locals recommend
Cinema screening independent, classic & current films, plus theater, dance & music performances.
Located at the Hampshire Mall, great for rollerblading and laser tag.
6 locals recommend
Interskate 91 North
367 Russell St
6 locals recommend
Located at the Hampshire Mall, great for rollerblading and laser tag.
Eat, Drink, Bowl, Play. Located in the Hampshire Mall you can eat in their restaurant/bar, bowl, or play games in the arcade. Great for families.
7 locals recommend
PiNZ - Hadley
367 Russell Street
7 locals recommend
Eat, Drink, Bowl, Play. Located in the Hampshire Mall you can eat in their restaurant/bar, bowl, or play games in the arcade. Great for families.
The Emily Dickinson Museum is a historic house museum consisting of two houses: the Dickinson Homestead and the Evergreens. The Dickinson Homestead was the birthplace and home from 1855–1886 of 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson, whose poems were discovered in her bedroom there after her death.
49 locals recommend
Emily Dickinson Museum
280 Main St
49 locals recommend
The Emily Dickinson Museum is a historic house museum consisting of two houses: the Dickinson Homestead and the Evergreens. The Dickinson Homestead was the birthplace and home from 1855–1886 of 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson, whose poems were discovered in her bedroom there after her death.
The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum is an active Historic Site in Hadley, Massachusetts which tells the story of a New England family and their household over two centuries. The well-preserved 18th century structure contains the family’s belonging accumulated and preserved over 300 years. The museum presents several community out reach programs including Wednesday Folk Traditions, a seven week series of ethnic folk music performances; “A Perfect Spot of Tea” held each Saturday in July and August featuring earl grey, pastries and a line-up of local musicians; Community Days; art exhibits in the Corn Barn; and tours of the historic house and grounds which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum is also the National Connecticut River Scenic Byway visitor center.
Porter Phelps Huntington Foundation
130 River Dr
The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum is an active Historic Site in Hadley, Massachusetts which tells the story of a New England family and their household over two centuries. The well-preserved 18th century structure contains the family’s belonging accumulated and preserved over 300 years. The museum presents several community out reach programs including Wednesday Folk Traditions, a seven week series of ethnic folk music performances; “A Perfect Spot of Tea” held each Saturday in July and August featuring earl grey, pastries and a line-up of local musicians; Community Days; art exhibits in the Corn Barn; and tours of the historic house and grounds which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum is also the National Connecticut River Scenic Byway visitor center.

Shopping

Hampshire Mall is located on Rte 9 in Hadley, minutes away from Amherst. Stores include Dick's Sporting Goods, JC Penny, Target. Entertainment included PINs bowling and restaurant, Cinemark theater, and Interskate 91 rollerblading and laser tag.
Local store with Amherst College branded items. Worth visiting for everyone.
A J Hastings Inc
45 S Pleasant St
Local store with Amherst College branded items. Worth visiting for everyone.
Features over 50 stores for shopping including Target, JC Penny, Dick's Sport Goods Store.
19 locals recommend
Hampshire Mall
367 Russell St
19 locals recommend
Features over 50 stores for shopping including Target, JC Penny, Dick's Sport Goods Store.
Great neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices on general and specialty items. Includes many organic selections.
20 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
375 Russell St
20 locals recommend
Great neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices on general and specialty items. Includes many organic selections.

Food scene

Upscale local diner, located minutes away from UMass Amherst, with locally sourced, entirely homemade comfort food and an endless menu of delicious choices.
Great food served in a well designed restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere preparing a select, thoughtfully sourced American menu.
20 locals recommend
Johnny's Tavern
30 Boltwood Walk
20 locals recommend
Great food served in a well designed restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere preparing a select, thoughtfully sourced American menu.
Contemporary diner with upscale menu in addition to traditional diner favorites. Great place for families to eat together in a casual environment.
Johnny's Roadside Diner
458 Russell St
Contemporary diner with upscale menu in addition to traditional diner favorites. Great place for families to eat together in a casual environment.
Casual spot with bright decor & an extensive American menu featuring signature popovers.
25 locals recommend
Judie's Restaurant
51 N Pleasant St
25 locals recommend
Casual spot with bright decor & an extensive American menu featuring signature popovers.
Laid-back eatery featuring Italian/Mediterranean eats such as homemade pasta, plus an outdoor patio. This restaurant is a personal favorite for family dinner or date night.
6 locals recommend
Osteria Vespa
28 Amity St
6 locals recommend
Laid-back eatery featuring Italian/Mediterranean eats such as homemade pasta, plus an outdoor patio. This restaurant is a personal favorite for family dinner or date night.
Chill haunt in a historic building with a bar offering coffee & cocktails along with tea & pastries. Favorite among locals for good coffee, meeting up with friends, and studying.
27 locals recommend
Amherst Coffee
28 Amity St
27 locals recommend
Chill haunt in a historic building with a bar offering coffee & cocktails along with tea & pastries. Favorite among locals for good coffee, meeting up with friends, and studying.
Casual pizzeria chain serving traditional, thin-crust & Sicilian pies, plus wings, pasta & subs.
31 locals recommend
Antonio's Pizza
31 N Pleasant St
31 locals recommend
Casual pizzeria chain serving traditional, thin-crust & Sicilian pies, plus wings, pasta & subs.
Great for burritos and quick service.
9 locals recommend
Bueno Y Sano
1 Boltwood Walk
9 locals recommend
Great for burritos and quick service.
Pasta dishes & Asian-style noodles are staples at this casual spot serving Thai & Italian fare.
Crazy Noodles
36 Main St
Pasta dishes & Asian-style noodles are staples at this casual spot serving Thai & Italian fare.
Hefty portions of classic Italian fare plus pizza & subs in a casual, family-friendly setting. Offers upstairs and downstairs dining as well as take out.
Pasta E Basta
26 Main St
Hefty portions of classic Italian fare plus pizza & subs in a casual, family-friendly setting. Offers upstairs and downstairs dining as well as take out.
Elegant and cozy cafe with great food options for breakfast and lunch.
15 locals recommend
Share Coffee Amherst
178 N Pleasant St
15 locals recommend
Elegant and cozy cafe with great food options for breakfast and lunch.
Family-friendly breakfast & brunch place with plentiful portions & vegan options.
17 locals recommend
The Lone Wolf
63 Main St
17 locals recommend
Family-friendly breakfast & brunch place with plentiful portions & vegan options.