Steffi’s guidebook

Steffi
Steffi’s guidebook

Food scene

Great local coffee, produce, ice cream, and pastries! Dog and kid-friendly as well! Be sure to stop in and see the husband and wife owners who live and work on the farm! The property also has several chickens and pigs, as well as a fire pit, giant connect 4, live music, and free yoga from time to time.
The Apple Place
540 Somers Rd
Great local coffee, produce, ice cream, and pastries! Dog and kid-friendly as well! Be sure to stop in and see the husband and wife owners who live and work on the farm! The property also has several chickens and pigs, as well as a fire pit, giant connect 4, live music, and free yoga from time to time.
Great local beer along with a great atmosphere. Dog friendly! Check their website for their schedule of regular food trucks and trivia nights!
Connecticut Valley Brewing Company
765 Sullivan Ave
Great local beer along with a great atmosphere. Dog friendly! Check their website for their schedule of regular food trucks and trivia nights!
Great authentic Mexican food! Order on DoorDash for scary fast delivery!
Bueno Y Sano Springfield
415 Cooley Street
Great authentic Mexican food! Order on DoorDash for scary fast delivery!
Another great option for local produce and pastries. A local choice for apple picking in the fall. Check the AllTrails website for directions to the Rice Nature Preserve across the street. A great option for easy hikes and views of the Pioneer Valley. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/rice-nature-preserve-trails
Rice Fruit Farm
757 Main St
Another great option for local produce and pastries. A local choice for apple picking in the fall. Check the AllTrails website for directions to the Rice Nature Preserve across the street. A great option for easy hikes and views of the Pioneer Valley. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/rice-nature-preserve-trails
Delicious crepes, teas, and kabobs in a relaxed, pastoral setting. Great service, and beautiful outdoor seating.
Crepes Tea House
261 Union St
Delicious crepes, teas, and kabobs in a relaxed, pastoral setting. Great service, and beautiful outdoor seating.

Sightseeing

A great easy hike for individuals of all ages. A two-mile loop trail with a slight incline for the first 3/4 mile. A great payoff of scenic views with minimal effort required. Also where my husband Jesse and I got engaged!
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Peaked Mountain
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A great easy hike for individuals of all ages. A two-mile loop trail with a slight incline for the first 3/4 mile. A great payoff of scenic views with minimal effort required. Also where my husband Jesse and I got engaged!
How about an even easier hike, in fact one that requires no hiking at all? Drive to the top of Soapstone Mountain to see sprawling views of the Connecticut River Valley. There is a great observation deck at the top of the mountain to be able to see beyond even the tallest trees. For those who are looking to get their blood pumping, hikers can walk up the wide paved road to the top (about 2-3 miles) or explore the many miles of wooded trails accessible from the parking lot (part of Shenipsit State Forest).
Soapstone Mountain
How about an even easier hike, in fact one that requires no hiking at all? Drive to the top of Soapstone Mountain to see sprawling views of the Connecticut River Valley. There is a great observation deck at the top of the mountain to be able to see beyond even the tallest trees. For those who are looking to get their blood pumping, hikers can walk up the wide paved road to the top (about 2-3 miles) or explore the many miles of wooded trails accessible from the parking lot (part of Shenipsit State Forest).
A great spot to take in the changing leaves of Fall.
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Ashley Reservoir
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A great spot to take in the changing leaves of Fall.
Check out Fitzwilly's, Local Burger, Dobra Tea, or The Tunnel Bar for local fare. There is also a great indoor shopping area at Thorne's downtown, complete with an organic grocery store on the top floor.
Downtown Northampton Association
99 Pleasant St
Check out Fitzwilly's, Local Burger, Dobra Tea, or The Tunnel Bar for local fare. There is also a great indoor shopping area at Thorne's downtown, complete with an organic grocery store on the top floor.
Some of the most incredible views in the area, featuring the CT River and Mt. Holyoke Range. A short, somewhat steep and strenuous 20-30 minute hike, or an easy drive to the top with paid parking. Near UMass Amherst and Yankee Candle Village.
South Sugarloaf Mountain
Some of the most incredible views in the area, featuring the CT River and Mt. Holyoke Range. A short, somewhat steep and strenuous 20-30 minute hike, or an easy drive to the top with paid parking. Near UMass Amherst and Yankee Candle Village.