Guidebook for Amherst
Food Scene
They make some of the best sandwiches on European style, freshly baked bread.
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The Black Sheep
79 Main StThey make some of the best sandwiches on European style, freshly baked bread.
You can't leave Amherst without a slice from Antonio's! If you'd like to observe college students in one of their natural habitats, drop by at 1AM on a weekend night when the bars close. It's a hoot!
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Antonio's Pizza
31 N Pleasant StYou can't leave Amherst without a slice from Antonio's! If you'd like to observe college students in one of their natural habitats, drop by at 1AM on a weekend night when the bars close. It's a hoot!
The Henion Bakery
174 N Pleasant StBecause... freshly made doughnuts!
Literally the nicest family in Amherst. They'll give you free samples while you're ordering. If you like authentic Syrian fare (felafel, etc), you'll love this place.
Pita Pockets Amherst
103 N Pleasant StLiterally the nicest family in Amherst. They'll give you free samples while you're ordering. If you like authentic Syrian fare (felafel, etc), you'll love this place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Johnny's Tavern
30 Boltwood WalkA great restaurant/bar with super friendly staff.
Arts & Culture
The bard spent her life about a 10 minute walk from our home. It's a beautiful property and well worth the experience!
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Museu de Emily Dickinson
280 Main StThe bard spent her life about a 10 minute walk from our home. It's a beautiful property and well worth the experience!
Catch a performance at the FAC. Dancers, musicians and circus acts come from all over the world. They never disappoint! But book your tickets early!
Fine Arts Center station
Catch a performance at the FAC. Dancers, musicians and circus acts come from all over the world. They never disappoint! But book your tickets early!
Dinosaurs! An absolutely stunning museum. And it's free!
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Museu de história natural Beneski
11 Barrett Hill DrDinosaurs! An absolutely stunning museum. And it's free!
Mead Art Museum
41 Quadrangle DrThey even have a Monet! And it's free!
Sightseeing
If you're walking through the Amherst College campus, make sure to check out the Yushien Japanese Garden. It's a tucked away oasis of tranquility. There are a few signs on campus, but ask anybody on campus for directions. And it's free!
Yushien Japanese Garden
21 Quadrangle DrIf you're walking through the Amherst College campus, make sure to check out the Yushien Japanese Garden. It's a tucked away oasis of tranquility. There are a few signs on campus, but ask anybody on campus for directions. And it's free!
On the Amherst College campus, one of the best views in town, any season of the year, but particularly in autumn when the colors are vibrant.
War Memorial
On the Amherst College campus, one of the best views in town, any season of the year, but particularly in autumn when the colors are vibrant.
Parks & Nature
Great trails. I'd put these trails in the easy category.
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Amethyst Brook Conservation Area
132 Pelham RdGreat trails. I'd put these trails in the easy category.
Trails and some amazing views! I'd put these trails in the moderately strenuous category.
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Notch Visitor Center
1500 West StTrails and some amazing views! I'd put these trails in the moderately strenuous category.
Groceries
Cousins is a multi-generation family owned grocery store. They have been here for years and are super nice and helpful!
Cousin's Food Market
11 E Pleasant StCousins is a multi-generation family owned grocery store. They have been here for years and are super nice and helpful!