Everything Else
Full service nail salon close to our home. They take walk-ins and appointments.
Clapp Memorial Library
19 S Main StRight across the street!
Making Waves the Salon
8 Jabish StHairdresser within walking distance!
Eclipz Salon
3 Stadler StHairdresser nearby!
Computer services, also fax and copies. About a mile away. Great service from a good friend. Shop is usually open in the afternoons on weekdays.
Alix & Sons Computer Center
40 Daniel Shays HwyComputer services, also fax and copies. About a mile away. Great service from a good friend. Shop is usually open in the afternoons on weekdays.
One of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Don't miss it.
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Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam RdOne of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Don't miss it.
A wide variety of galleries, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
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Northampton
A wide variety of galleries, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Convenient for students in-between accomodations and visiting parents. About a 10-15 minute drive.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Convenient for students in-between accomodations and visiting parents. About a 10-15 minute drive.
About a 10-15 minute drive. Convenient for students in-between housing and visiting parents/faculty.
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Amherst College
About a 10-15 minute drive. Convenient for students in-between housing and visiting parents/faculty.
Convenient for students in-between housing accomodations and visiting parents/faculty. A 10-15 minute drive.
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Hampshire College
893 West StConvenient for students in-between housing accomodations and visiting parents/faculty. A 10-15 minute drive.
A 15-20 min. drive. Convenient for visiting the campus but not being in the middle of the campus. South Hadley also has some good restaurants and often has cultural activities.
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Mount Holyoke College
50 College StA 15-20 min. drive. Convenient for visiting the campus but not being in the middle of the campus. South Hadley also has some good restaurants and often has cultural activities.
We have an alum in the family! About a 25 minute drive and we know the short cuts.
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Smith College
We have an alum in the family! About a 25 minute drive and we know the short cuts.
Stay outside the city while visiting this popular attraction.
A 25 minute drive.
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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
1000 Hall of Fame AveStay outside the city while visiting this popular attraction.
A 25 minute drive.
About 15 mintues away. Fun for the kids, but relatively small. Right next to Atkins, a great local market.
Eric Carle Museum station
About 15 mintues away. Fun for the kids, but relatively small. Right next to Atkins, a great local market.
This is where is all started. A large store with a lot more than candles. Great at Christmas. Chandler's Restaurant next door.
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Yankee Candle
25 Greenfield RdThis is where is all started. A large store with a lot more than candles. Great at Christmas. Chandler's Restaurant next door.
Very happy with the bike we bought there. No pressure to buy. Answered all our questions. Not just for high performance cyclists, but they have everything.
Valley Bike and Ski Werks
173 Russell StVery happy with the bike we bought there. No pressure to buy. Answered all our questions. Not just for high performance cyclists, but they have everything.
Belchertown United Church of Christ
20 Park StAn Open and Affirming church that welcome ALL!
Marla Blair's Fly Fishing
18 Letendre AveGuests have enjoyed Marla's fly fishing expertise!
Quabbin Service Center
18 Sargent StLong established auto service. Not a gas station. Talk to Fran, the boss.
Our auto mechanic! Specializes in foreign auto. Tell them you are staying with Fran and Chris.
Hargeo Auto Services
451 N Liberty StOur auto mechanic! Specializes in foreign auto. Tell them you are staying with Fran and Chris.
Huge Antique Show and Flea Market attracting vendors and buyers worldwide. Shows in May, July and September.
Brimfield Flea market
35 Palmer RdHuge Antique Show and Flea Market attracting vendors and buyers worldwide. Shows in May, July and September.
St Francis of Assisi Church
24 Jabish StHope United Methodist Church
31 Main StBeauty Of Orchids
1 Main StAmherst Copy & Designworks
3 Railroad StreetVery helpful staff for printing, copying, etc.
Closest mall, right across from Mountain Farms Mall. Between the two can find most things.
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Hampshire Mall
367 Russell StClosest mall, right across from Mountain Farms Mall. Between the two can find most things.
Making Waves the Salon
8 Jabish StHave been going here for over 30 years!
Essentials
Groceries, hardware, medical care, haircuts
Great bakery, produce, flower, meat, and deli. We always order from here for parties. We can show you the quickest way to get there.
Atkins Farms Bakery
1150 West StGreat bakery, produce, flower, meat, and deli. We always order from here for parties. We can show you the quickest way to get there.
Mon-Fri daytime hours. Saturday AM hours. No Sunday. Call first as hours change.
Baystate Urgent Care
95 Sargent StMon-Fri daytime hours. Saturday AM hours. No Sunday. Call first as hours change.
Stop & Shop
470 N Main StClosest full grocery store. Has deli and prepared foods as well.
CVS
151 N Main StPharmacy, general drug store. Wide range of snacks. food essentials, seasonal items, etc.
Family Dollar
210 Avenue ANot fancy, but good if you forget socks or something!
Stadler Hardware
3 Stadler StSuper friendly, helpful staff.
Walking distance from our house. Stamps, cards, packaging materials and mailing.
United States Postal Service
381 Chandler StWalking distance from our house. Stamps, cards, packaging materials and mailing.
Urgent care services, please check hours online or by calling.
AEIOU Occupational & Urgent Healthcare
170 University DrUrgent care services, please check hours online or by calling.
Pride
165 State StreetGas, Chester's Chicken, deli and convenience food store. Window service also available.
Krispy’s
146 State StreetNew restaurant, fast food for lunch and dinner. New to town.
Entertainment & Activities
Part of the Quandrangle in Springfield. Several museums with a focus to fit every interest. Visit the city without staying in it.
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Springfield Musea
21 Edwards StPart of the Quandrangle in Springfield. Several museums with a focus to fit every interest. Visit the city without staying in it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed atmosphere. Pool available. We like it because it supports the United Way campaign.
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Hangar Pub And Grill
10 University DrRelaxed atmosphere. Pool available. We like it because it supports the United Way campaign.
McCarthy's Pub
5 E Walnut StWalking distance for pub food and drinks.
Belchertown United Church of Christ
20 Park StSmall, friendly liquor store, walking distance from our house.
Spirit Haus
338 College StVery large selection of beer, wine and spirits. Helpful staff.
Check for entertainment options. Small casino, theatres and bowling alley.
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Regal MGM Springfield 7
One MGM WyCheck for entertainment options. Small casino, theatres and bowling alley.
Sightseeing
A 90 minute cruise on a small tour boat with a little info on the river's history. Great to relax on a nice day. About 20 minutes from our home. Dockside Restaurant and South Hadley Center nearby.
The Lady Bea River Cruises
1 Alvord StA 90 minute cruise on a small tour boat with a little info on the river's history. Great to relax on a nice day. About 20 minutes from our home. Dockside Restaurant and South Hadley Center nearby.
Historic Deerfield
80 Old Main StOne of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Good for hiking and picnics, no fires, no pets. Great photography opportunity.
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Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam RdOne of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Good for hiking and picnics, no fires, no pets. Great photography opportunity.
Free museum with an incredible collection of full sized dinosaur fossils, tracks, etc. Great collection of rocks and minerals as well. Nice size for a short visit. Not recommended with little kids due to fragile displays.
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Beneski Museum of Natural History
11 Barrett Hill DrFree museum with an incredible collection of full sized dinosaur fossils, tracks, etc. Great collection of rocks and minerals as well. Nice size for a short visit. Not recommended with little kids due to fragile displays.
Food scene
Marvelous cookies, tiny cakes, scones. First Sunday of every month - beignets!
Auntie Elsie's Oatmeal Crisps
40 Daniel Shays HwyMarvelous cookies, tiny cakes, scones. First Sunday of every month - beignets!
Mission Cantina
485 West StOur favorite Mexican restaurant! Expect a wait.
Ginger Garden
351 Northampton RdPopular Asian cuisine. They also have an "Authentic Menu"
Vegetarian menu and market. Good food, slow service, can be pricey.
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Pulse Cafe
270 Russell StVegetarian menu and market. Good food, slow service, can be pricey.
Roadhouse Cafe
176 Federal StFull breakfast and lunch. Gluten free options
A favorite with our guests because it is open later than most and has a wide menu, full bar. Very large portions.
The Grapevine Grille
62 Turkey Hill RdA favorite with our guests because it is open later than most and has a wide menu, full bar. Very large portions.
Wonderful restored train station! The setting is the star. Wide menu, full bar. Closes fairly early so check.
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Steaming Tender
28 Depot StWonderful restored train station! The setting is the star. Wide menu, full bar. Closes fairly early so check.
Pizza, pasta, salads, full bar. Popular for pizza by the slice.
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Antonio's Pizza
31 N Pleasant StPizza, pasta, salads, full bar. Popular for pizza by the slice.
Tables at the Farm
3092 Palmer StreetRelatively new ownership with solid breakfast. Have not tried lunch yet.
Teresa's Restaurant
315 Palmer RdHuge portions. Great Italian food. Reasonable prices
Neighborhoods
Belchertown is a typical New England Town of about 16,000 people. Nature lovers will enjoy the Quabbin Reservoir which is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. This is a safe community. Commerce is a little spread out around town, but you can can almost anything you need with the exception of a full line of clothing. Amherst and Northampton are popular neighboring communities.
Belchertown
Belchertown is a typical New England Town of about 16,000 people. Nature lovers will enjoy the Quabbin Reservoir which is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. This is a safe community. Commerce is a little spread out around town, but you can can almost anything you need with the exception of a full line of clothing. Amherst and Northampton are popular neighboring communities.