Guidebook for Northampton

Jeanne
Guidebook for Northampton

Shopping

Cozy, colorful, and helpful owner-operated yarn shop. Abundant selection of gorgeous yarn, including exclusive die lots. Check out the lesson schedule.
Northampton Wools
29 Pleasant St
Cozy, colorful, and helpful owner-operated yarn shop. Abundant selection of gorgeous yarn, including exclusive die lots. Check out the lesson schedule.

Food Scene

So NoHo! You gotta see it. Broad selection of freshly made smoothies and juice blends; yummy pastries; coffee & tea (of course); creative vegetarian menu. (WiFi)
24 locals raden deze aan
Haymarket Cafe
185 Main St
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So NoHo! You gotta see it. Broad selection of freshly made smoothies and juice blends; yummy pastries; coffee & tea (of course); creative vegetarian menu. (WiFi)
We enjoy this as a biking destination -- 45 minutes each way via bike path across bridge, tree-lined through farmland. Thai -inspired menu (love their Pad Tai!)
13 locals raden deze aan
Fresh Side
39 S Pleasant St
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We enjoy this as a biking destination -- 45 minutes each way via bike path across bridge, tree-lined through farmland. Thai -inspired menu (love their Pad Tai!)

Everything Else

Often have tastings on the weekend. (Beer, wine, cider, honey...) Specialty foods. Large selection of micro beers, wine, large cheese selection. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
12 locals raden deze aan
Provisions
30 Crafts Ave
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Often have tastings on the weekend. (Beer, wine, cider, honey...) Specialty foods. Large selection of micro beers, wine, large cheese selection. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Grab a bagel sandwich or ice cream at their take-out window servicing bike trail!
18 locals raden deze aan
Tandem Bagel Company
9 Railroad St
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Grab a bagel sandwich or ice cream at their take-out window servicing bike trail!
Apple (heirloom) picking and outdoor sculptures! Fun place.
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Park Hill Orchard
82 Park Hill Rd
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Apple (heirloom) picking and outdoor sculptures! Fun place.
Rent bikes and helmet, with friendly, knowledgeable assistance. Then cycle over to nearby bike path -- explore the area via large network of trails: to Easthampton, to Amherst, toward Williamsburg...
7 locals raden deze aan
Northampton Bicycle
319 Pleasant St
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Rent bikes and helmet, with friendly, knowledgeable assistance. Then cycle over to nearby bike path -- explore the area via large network of trails: to Easthampton, to Amherst, toward Williamsburg...
Rent a kayak, for half-day or a day. Enjoy the scenery and an easy paddle on slow moving Connecticut River. Take a dip in the shallows.
Sportsman's Marina
1 Russell St
Rent a kayak, for half-day or a day. Enjoy the scenery and an easy paddle on slow moving Connecticut River. Take a dip in the shallows.
This is not to be missed. Best bread! Local ingredients, sustainably produced. Colorful characters. Also, yummy scones and tarts.
29 locals raden deze aan
Hungry Ghost Bread
62 State St
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This is not to be missed. Best bread! Local ingredients, sustainably produced. Colorful characters. Also, yummy scones and tarts.