- Our list of the best things to do in Northampton, Massachusetts, features the top 148 nearby activities — including 65 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Northampton, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Northampton, MA , followed by 128 popular activities in nearby cities, including Springfield, Amherst, Holyoke, Shelburne Falls, West Springfield, Deerfield, Greenfield, Westfield, Agawam, Charlemont, Enfield, Ashfield and Chicopee
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Dinosaur Footprints is a local tourist destination which features hundreds of dinosaur tracks on sandstone slabs which are believed to be the footprints of small, two-legged dinosaurs.
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Holyoke's Mount Tom State Reservation is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Its boasts more than 20 miles of trails and is adjacent to Lake Bray, a popular fishing spot. The Mount Tom State Reservation is also popular with cross-country skiers.
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Situated by the Connecticut River, Holyoke Canoe Club offers its members recreational activities like tennis, swimming, and boating. The club hosts events like summer camps, soccer clinics, pancake breakfasts, and more.
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125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
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Picture books are celebrated for their contributions to the art world at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Three galleries of rotating exhibits are housed within the 40,000 square foot facility along with permanent collections by famous picture book creators Maurice Sendak and Rosemary Wells.
5.8 Miles
The most prominent peak in Metacomet Ridge is Mount Holyoke, which rises 935 feet above the ground. It is popular with hikers and may be ascended by car. This mountain is also notable for its diverse wildlife species.
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Visitors can enjoy over 30 miles of marked trails on the Mount Holyoke Range at Holyoke Range State Park. The park accommodates a variety of outdoor activities including walking, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and hunting.
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The rescuing, translating, and disseminating of Yiddish books serve as founding pillars for the National Yiddish Book Museum. The organization also strives to advance the knowledge of the saved literature through special education-based programs and exhibits within the architecturally unique building.
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Hampshire College is a private liberal arts college that is a part of the Five Colleges Consortium for alternative education. Fifty-six percent of the institution's students go on to attain at least one graduate degree.
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With a peak of 632 ft., the Little Tom Mountain is situated in the Connecticut River Valley within 2,500 acres of conservation land. A 5 mile round trip trail provides access to a scenic view overlooking the river valley.
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Mountain Park is an outdoor concert venue that offers guests the chance to listen to music while enjoying adult beverages and snacks. The location was previously the home of the Mountain Park Amusement Park.