Grace’s guidebook
Places in the valley to hike and walk
The landscape in the Connecticut river valley is awe-inspiring. Farm fields, rivers, quaint little towns, mountains and forests deck the landscape in abundance. This allows for some excellent hiking with exquisite views. (Thanks to co-host Sophie for sharing her artwork to showcase our beautiful town and valley https://www.etsy.com/shop/SophieTherouxArtist).
Take a stroll through one of the most beautiful campuses in New England about 15-minute walking distance away. Paradise Pond (pictured above) connects to the Mill River and there is a walking path behind the two buildings pictured here that follows the Mill River for one of the most tranquil walking experiences in the area.
Smith College station
Take a stroll through one of the most beautiful campuses in New England about 15-minute walking distance away. Paradise Pond (pictured above) connects to the Mill River and there is a walking path behind the two buildings pictured here that follows the Mill River for one of the most tranquil walking experiences in the area.
This is a park on top of Mount Holyoke, with grassy lawns, picnic tables, and a beautiful white summit house that overlooks the valley and can be seen from downtown Northampton. It can get buggy up here but it is a must-see, surreal place to come on sunny summer days.
Skinner State Park Road
Skinner State Park RoadThis is a park on top of Mount Holyoke, with grassy lawns, picnic tables, and a beautiful white summit house that overlooks the valley and can be seen from downtown Northampton. It can get buggy up here but it is a must-see, surreal place to come on sunny summer days.
The top of Mount Sugarloaf presents an iconic view of the valley (pictured above). The mountain is located in Sunderland and there is a road to the top. It’s a steep hike that takes about 30 minutes, but the 360 views
are worth every step!
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Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
300 Sugarloaf StThe top of Mount Sugarloaf presents an iconic view of the valley (pictured above). The mountain is located in Sunderland and there is a road to the top. It’s a steep hike that takes about 30 minutes, but the 360 views
are worth every step!
Restaurants Around Town
Of all the towns in this area, Northampton just might be the most well-known for its abundance of excellent restaurants. Here are just a few special places for you to consider.
Not on list, but one of my favorites is Bela Vegetarian on Masonic Street.
Bombay Royale is right down the street and takes just three minutes to walk to. They have amazing Indian Food. They have nice wines. We can recommend the Chicken Tikki Masala and the Chicken Korma! Actually, we haven’t had a bad dish.
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Bombay Royale - Healthy Restaurant in Northampton, Pioneer Valley, Western Massachusetts, MA
1 Roundhouse PlazaBombay Royale is right down the street and takes just three minutes to walk to. They have amazing Indian Food. They have nice wines. We can recommend the Chicken Tikki Masala and the Chicken Korma! Actually, we haven’t had a bad dish.
Paul & Elizabeth's won the Valley Advocate’s award for best vegetarian restaurant in the valley for 2019!
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Paul and Elizabeth's
150 Main StPaul & Elizabeth's won the Valley Advocate’s award for best vegetarian restaurant in the valley for 2019!
Spoleto’s is a staple of Northampton and has the best Italian around! Delicious bread and a fabulous wine selection.
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Spoleto
1 Bridge StSpoleto’s is a staple of Northampton and has the best Italian around! Delicious bread and a fabulous wine selection.
Things to Do and See
The apartment is just blocks away from the bike path. You can rent bikes at Northampton Bicycle for $25 a day – 30% discount for two-day rentals. The Norwottuck Trail is a beautiful ride and stretches from Easthampton to Northampton and then out to Williamsburg or Amherst.
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Northampton Bicycle
319 Pleasant StThe apartment is just blocks away from the bike path. You can rent bikes at Northampton Bicycle for $25 a day – 30% discount for two-day rentals. The Norwottuck Trail is a beautiful ride and stretches from Easthampton to Northampton and then out to Williamsburg or Amherst.
There are beautiful art galleries downtown and great places to see music. The Iron Horse Music Hall is one of my favorites. Check out the summer schedule! Pearl Street is another great music hall – both walking distance from the apartment.
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Iron Horse Music Hall
20 Center StThere are beautiful art galleries downtown and great places to see music. The Iron Horse Music Hall is one of my favorites. Check out the summer schedule! Pearl Street is another great music hall – both walking distance from the apartment.