Guidebook for Northampton
Arts & Culture
Smith College
World class art museum!
Artisan Gallery
162 Main StCreative clothing and art, pottery, jewelry and more.
Sightseeing
You are steps from the entrance to the Manhan bike trail. Bring your bikes and ride for hours.
Manhan Rail Trail
Manhan Rail TrailYou are steps from the entrance to the Manhan bike trail. Bring your bikes and ride for hours.
Great brew tours every Sat at 1pm
We love their Steel Rail and Lost Sailor Brew!
18 locals recommend
Berkshire Brewing Company
12 Railroad StGreat brew tours every Sat at 1pm
We love their Steel Rail and Lost Sailor Brew!
Everything Else
The new Amtrak train stop in Northampton also boasts The Deck Bar (seasonal), and The Platform Sports Bar. The Deck Bar is one of the few places in town with an outdoor bar and seating for dining.
Union Station Lot
The new Amtrak train stop in Northampton also boasts The Deck Bar (seasonal), and The Platform Sports Bar. The Deck Bar is one of the few places in town with an outdoor bar and seating for dining.
Food Scene
Great Italian food, lunch as well as dinner. Go at 5:00 and have 1/2 price dinners at the bar! Also outdoor seating weather permitting.
27 locals recommend
Spoleto
1 Bridge StGreat Italian food, lunch as well as dinner. Go at 5:00 and have 1/2 price dinners at the bar! Also outdoor seating weather permitting.
Fresh and fabulous sushi and various traditional Asian dishes. Unfortunately although the sushi is good, the servers tend to hover and rush. Just need to ask them to stop the rush!
26 locals recommend
Osaka
7 Old S StFresh and fabulous sushi and various traditional Asian dishes. Unfortunately although the sushi is good, the servers tend to hover and rush. Just need to ask them to stop the rush!
Local Burger
16 Main StNYTimes wrote a nice piece on this burger joint. $$
A must! Classic Italian, great Pizza. Hasn't changed in 40+ years! Locally owned and loved. Get there when it opens or you'll stand in line!
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24 locals recommend
Joe's Spaghetti & Pizza
33 Market StA must! Classic Italian, great Pizza. Hasn't changed in 40+ years! Locally owned and loved. Get there when it opens or you'll stand in line!
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Small and intimate. Romantic. Wine and beer listing is supberb as is the food. $$$$
9 locals recommend
Bistro Les Gras
25 West StSmall and intimate. Romantic. Wine and beer listing is supberb as is the food. $$$$
This new Indian restaurant offers buffet every day and on weekends. It opens at noon on weekends. Not usually a buffet fan, but this is exceptional and gives you the opportunity to sample many different Indian dishes that you might normally not order! Excellent service and food. $$
19 locals recommend
Bombay Royale - Healthy Restaurant in Northampton, Pioneer Valley, Western Massachusetts, MA
1 Roundhouse PlazaThis new Indian restaurant offers buffet every day and on weekends. It opens at noon on weekends. Not usually a buffet fan, but this is exceptional and gives you the opportunity to sample many different Indian dishes that you might normally not order! Excellent service and food. $$
Thin crust brick oven pizza. If you like the charred taste of a thin crust, ask for it 'well done' We like the Pizza Primavera-white not red.
109 locals recommend
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWThin crust brick oven pizza. If you like the charred taste of a thin crust, ask for it 'well done' We like the Pizza Primavera-white not red.
A short drive on Route 9 in Hadley, this is an outstanding, authentic Italian. Try to dine at the bar next to the open kitchen so you can watch the owner chef create magic! $$$
http://www.myalinas.com
8 locals recommend
Alina's
96 Russell StA short drive on Route 9 in Hadley, this is an outstanding, authentic Italian. Try to dine at the bar next to the open kitchen so you can watch the owner chef create magic! $$$
http://www.myalinas.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Unique bar located in the tunnel of an original railroad station. Great bartenders, friendly service known for their martini's. A must see!
40 locals recommend
The Tunnel Bar
125 A Pleasant StUnique bar located in the tunnel of an original railroad station. Great bartenders, friendly service known for their martini's. A must see!
Great spot to watch sports. Wings are terrific! Super nice bartenders and good drinks. $$
7 locals recommend
Toasted Owl Tavern
21 Main StGreat spot to watch sports. Wings are terrific! Super nice bartenders and good drinks. $$
The Deck is their outside bar and seasonal. Ask for Matt, best bartender in these parts! Located at Union Station Railroad. Platform Sports Bar located inside the station.
Platform Sports Bar
125 A Pleasant StThe Deck is their outside bar and seasonal. Ask for Matt, best bartender in these parts! Located at Union Station Railroad. Platform Sports Bar located inside the station.
Iconic. Check out the schedules at NHBO.com Also check out The Calvin Theater as well.
36 locals recommend
Iron Horse Music Hall
20 Center StIconic. Check out the schedules at NHBO.com Also check out The Calvin Theater as well.
Shopping
Ode Boutique
263 Main StWonderful clothing and style from this little boutique. Worth a stop for sure!
Entertainment & Activities
Former movie theater lovingly restored for theater and live music. Also owns The Iron Horse. Check out NHBO.com online for tickets and schedules.
30 locals recommend
Calvin Theater
19 King StFormer movie theater lovingly restored for theater and live music. Also owns The Iron Horse. Check out NHBO.com online for tickets and schedules.