April’s guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite Asian spot. A bargain that never disappoints. BYOB too!
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Miss Saigon
96 N Pleasant StOur favorite Asian spot. A bargain that never disappoints. BYOB too!
Hands down best pizza and an Amherst institution.
Take away to outside tables, or the Amherst common. The by-th-slice selection is the best I've ever seen. Unique topping combos- Chicken, bacon ranch, Pesto with tortellini, taco pizza etc
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Antonio's Pizza
31 N Pleasant StHands down best pizza and an Amherst institution.
Take away to outside tables, or the Amherst common. The by-th-slice selection is the best I've ever seen. Unique topping combos- Chicken, bacon ranch, Pesto with tortellini, taco pizza etc
James Beard nominated, local food, and more of a fine dining experience.
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Blue Heron Restaurant
112 N Main StJames Beard nominated, local food, and more of a fine dining experience.
La Veracruzana
63 South Pleasant StreetSolid Mexican in Amherst with bargain margaritas!
Sweet, casual breakfast and lunch spot. Inside and outside seating. Small country attached with Wine, beer, cider and other necessities and quirky items. The vegetarian Ruben is a real treat.
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Cushman Market & Cafe
491 Pine StSweet, casual breakfast and lunch spot. Inside and outside seating. Small country attached with Wine, beer, cider and other necessities and quirky items. The vegetarian Ruben is a real treat.
Superb sandwiches. New Salem Orchard and Heritage Cider across the street. Down those sandwiches at the historic orchard with sweeping views of the Quabbin and beyond.
New Salem General Store
410 Daniel Shays HwySuperb sandwiches. New Salem Orchard and Heritage Cider across the street. Down those sandwiches at the historic orchard with sweeping views of the Quabbin and beyond.
Spectacular spot over an old mill and waterfall. Casual breakfast and lunch. Beer/wine/cider.
The super sweet Montague Book Mill resides here along with another higher end restaurant on the other side. Have a drink on the deck!
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The Lady Killigrew Cafe
440 Greenfield RdSpectacular spot over an old mill and waterfall. Casual breakfast and lunch. Beer/wine/cider.
The super sweet Montague Book Mill resides here along with another higher end restaurant on the other side. Have a drink on the deck!
Store with provisions and a small kitchen with a few take away items. About 12 minutes away.
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Leverett Village Co-Op
180 Rattlesnake Gutter RdStore with provisions and a small kitchen with a few take away items. About 12 minutes away.
Excellent Indian Food buffet!
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Bombay Royale - Healthy Restaurant in Northampton, Pioneer Valley, Western Massachusetts, MA
1 Roundhouse PlazaExcellent Indian Food buffet!
Wonderful Indian food. Many GF choices. Inside and outside dining.
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India House
45 State StWonderful Indian food. Many GF choices. Inside and outside dining.
The spicy falafel sandwich is to die for. All homemade Mediterranean foods. More of a take-away spot.
Pita Pockets Amherst
103 N Pleasant StThe spicy falafel sandwich is to die for. All homemade Mediterranean foods. More of a take-away spot.
Adventure Priority List
Not-to-miss gems and adventures with and without water.
Lovely leisurely hike through woods, with gorgeous falls to one side running the whole way. Swimming hole a little beyond where the two streams cross.
Mapquest for directions and parking.
Buffam Falls
Lovely leisurely hike through woods, with gorgeous falls to one side running the whole way. Swimming hole a little beyond where the two streams cross.
Mapquest for directions and parking.
State Park Lake 3.5 miles down the road from the Yurt. Watch for the eagles and herons. Boat and kayak launch off of Randall road. There is a gazebo at this location for lake gazing as well.
Or sit on the dam with a picnic and watch the sun go down and the moon rise. Slip into the water for a quick dip.
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Lake Wyola
State Park Lake 3.5 miles down the road from the Yurt. Watch for the eagles and herons. Boat and kayak launch off of Randall road. There is a gazebo at this location for lake gazing as well.
Or sit on the dam with a picnic and watch the sun go down and the moon rise. Slip into the water for a quick dip.
Park at small lot on West St. and follow marked path for a hike around the pond. Or take a dip or fish from the shore. Not a building to be seen. Enjoy!
Fiske Pond
Park at small lot on West St. and follow marked path for a hike around the pond. Or take a dip or fish from the shore. Not a building to be seen. Enjoy!
Explore the Quabbin Reservoir which is a stones throw from the Yurt. Gate 16 is at the bottom of Prescott Rd. Easy walk in and out. There are many gate hikes that are close by. Gate 22 is a favorite. No swimming, but boats are for rent and fishing is allowed. Spectacular spot with super interesting history.
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Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam RdExplore the Quabbin Reservoir which is a stones throw from the Yurt. Gate 16 is at the bottom of Prescott Rd. Easy walk in and out. There are many gate hikes that are close by. Gate 22 is a favorite. No swimming, but boats are for rent and fishing is allowed. Spectacular spot with super interesting history.
Park at bottom for relatively steep 800ft hike/bike up on winding road, or drive to top and park . Breathtaking views, BBQ's and picnicking.
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Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
300 Sugarloaf StPark at bottom for relatively steep 800ft hike/bike up on winding road, or drive to top and park . Breathtaking views, BBQ's and picnicking.
Find peace in the Zen garden, Koi fish pond and Meditation Temple.
Open to pubic. Special place. Home to monks that live and practice here.
Free, but donations are appreciated.
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The New England Peace Pagoda
100 Cave Hill RdFind peace in the Zen garden, Koi fish pond and Meditation Temple.
Open to pubic. Special place. Home to monks that live and practice here.
Free, but donations are appreciated.
Bar/Music/ sometimes food
For a taste of local down-home, super casual flavor, amazing music (we live in an area with superb musicians and many like to come play here), pool, community meals on certain nights (check calendar) and cheap drinks at the bar along with local craft draft. This is the place. Inside and outside venue, .5 miles away.
Shutesbury Athletic Club
282 Wendell RoadFor a taste of local down-home, super casual flavor, amazing music (we live in an area with superb musicians and many like to come play here), pool, community meals on certain nights (check calendar) and cheap drinks at the bar along with local craft draft. This is the place. Inside and outside venue, .5 miles away.