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Local Area
In Northampton, you'll find museums, galleries and art offerings
so diverse and so unique that Northampton was dubbed the "Number
One Best Small Arts Town in America" by author John Villani.
Northampton is a destination for shoppers, browsers and diners.
If you're a shopper, you will love the unique nature of the
owner-operated shops and galleries, from nationally renowned
one of the kind art and crafts, to some of today's most contemporary
fashion, from the classical to the whimsical, it's all in
downtown Northampton.
Once a quaint New England village, Northampton continues to
thrive with its small town charm and big city vibrancy. Downtown
Northampton is home to the prestigious Smith College. Northampton
is also the center of the Five-College area with Mount Holyoke
College, Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University
of Massachusetts all located within 10 miles.
A city of 30,000 people, Northampton is nestled in the foothills
of the Berkshires and bordered by the banks of the Connecticut
River. Northampton, and the surrounding Pioneer Valley, is
a great place to head for a mini or full-blown vacation any
time of year. There is something for everyone to do and see
and enjoy. New York City, Boston, Hartford, Conn., and the
Berkshires are all within driving distance for a day trip,
but you won't want to leave after just one day.
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