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Full service nail salon close to our home. They take walk-ins and appointments.
Right across the street!
Clapp Memorial Library
19 S Main St
Right across the street!
Hairdresser within walking distance!
Making Waves the Salon
8 Jabish St
Hairdresser within walking distance!
Hairdresser nearby!
Eclipz Salon
3 Stadler St
Hairdresser nearby!
Computer services, also fax and copies. About a mile away. Great service from a good friend. Shop is usually open in the afternoons on weekdays.
Alix & Sons Computer Center
40 Daniel Shays Hwy
Computer services, also fax and copies. About a mile away. Great service from a good friend. Shop is usually open in the afternoons on weekdays.
One of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Don't miss it.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam Rd
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Don't miss it.
A wide variety of galleries, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Northampton
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A wide variety of galleries, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Convenient for students in-between accomodations and visiting parents. About a 10-15 minute drive.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
University of Massachusetts Amherst
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Convenient for students in-between accomodations and visiting parents. About a 10-15 minute drive.
About a 10-15 minute drive. Convenient for students in-between housing and visiting parents/faculty.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amherst College
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
About a 10-15 minute drive. Convenient for students in-between housing and visiting parents/faculty.
Convenient for students in-between housing accomodations and visiting parents/faculty. A 10-15 minute drive.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hampshire College
893 West St
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Convenient for students in-between housing accomodations and visiting parents/faculty. A 10-15 minute drive.
A 15-20 min. drive. Convenient for visiting the campus but not being in the middle of the campus. South Hadley also has some good restaurants and often has cultural activities.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Holyoke College
50 College St
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A 15-20 min. drive. Convenient for visiting the campus but not being in the middle of the campus. South Hadley also has some good restaurants and often has cultural activities.
We have an alum in the family! About a 25 minute drive and we know the short cuts.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smith College
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We have an alum in the family! About a 25 minute drive and we know the short cuts.
Stay outside the city while visiting this popular attraction. A 25 minute drive.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salón de la Fama del Baloncesto Naismith Memorial
1000 Hall of Fame Ave
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stay outside the city while visiting this popular attraction. A 25 minute drive.
About 15 mintues away. Fun for the kids, but relatively small. Right next to Atkins, a great local market.
Eric Carle Museum station
About 15 mintues away. Fun for the kids, but relatively small. Right next to Atkins, a great local market.
This is where is all started. A large store with a lot more than candles. Great at Christmas. Chandler's Restaurant next door.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yankee Candle
25 Greenfield Rd
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is where is all started. A large store with a lot more than candles. Great at Christmas. Chandler's Restaurant next door.
Very happy with the bike we bought there. No pressure to buy. Answered all our questions. Not just for high performance cyclists, but they have everything.
Valley Bike and Ski Werks
173 Russell St
Very happy with the bike we bought there. No pressure to buy. Answered all our questions. Not just for high performance cyclists, but they have everything.
An Open and Affirming church that welcome ALL!
Belchertown United Church of Christ
20 Park St
An Open and Affirming church that welcome ALL!
Guests have enjoyed Marla's fly fishing expertise!
Marla Blair's Fly Fishing
18 Letendre Ave
Guests have enjoyed Marla's fly fishing expertise!
Long established auto service. Not a gas station. Talk to Fran, the boss.
Quabbin Service Center
18 Sargent St
Long established auto service. Not a gas station. Talk to Fran, the boss.
Our auto mechanic! Specializes in foreign auto. Tell them you are staying with Fran and Chris.
Hargeo Auto Services
451 N Liberty St
Our auto mechanic! Specializes in foreign auto. Tell them you are staying with Fran and Chris.
Huge Antique Show and Flea Market attracting vendors and buyers worldwide. Shows in May, July and September.
Brimfield Flea market
35 Palmer Rd
Huge Antique Show and Flea Market attracting vendors and buyers worldwide. Shows in May, July and September.
St Francis of Assisi Church
24 Jabish St
Hope United Methodist Church
31 Main St
Beauty Of Orchids
1 Main St
Very helpful staff for printing, copying, etc.
Amherst Copy & Designworks
3 Railroad Street
Very helpful staff for printing, copying, etc.
Closest mall, right across from Mountain Farms Mall. Between the two can find most things.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hampshire Mall
367 Russell St
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Closest mall, right across from Mountain Farms Mall. Between the two can find most things.
Have been going here for over 30 years!
Making Waves the Salon
8 Jabish St
Have been going here for over 30 years!

Essentials

Groceries, hardware, medical care, haircuts
Great bakery, produce, flower, meat, and deli. We always order from here for parties. We can show you the quickest way to get there.
Atkins Farms Bakery
1150 West St
Great bakery, produce, flower, meat, and deli. We always order from here for parties. We can show you the quickest way to get there.
Mon-Fri daytime hours. Saturday AM hours. No Sunday. Call first as hours change.
Baystate Urgent Care
95 Sargent St
Mon-Fri daytime hours. Saturday AM hours. No Sunday. Call first as hours change.
Closest full grocery store. Has deli and prepared foods as well.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stop & Shop
470 N Main St
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Closest full grocery store. Has deli and prepared foods as well.
Pharmacy, general drug store. Wide range of snacks. food essentials, seasonal items, etc.
CVS
151 N Main St
Pharmacy, general drug store. Wide range of snacks. food essentials, seasonal items, etc.
Not fancy, but good if you forget socks or something!
Family Dollar
210 Avenue A
Not fancy, but good if you forget socks or something!
Super friendly, helpful staff.
Stadler Hardware
3 Stadler St
Super friendly, helpful staff.
Walking distance from our house. Stamps, cards, packaging materials and mailing.
United States Postal Service
381 Chandler St
Walking distance from our house. Stamps, cards, packaging materials and mailing.
Urgent care services, please check hours online or by calling.
AEIOU Occupational & Urgent Healthcare
170 University Dr
Urgent care services, please check hours online or by calling.
Gas, Chester's Chicken, deli and convenience food store. Window service also available.
Pride
165 State Street
Gas, Chester's Chicken, deli and convenience food store. Window service also available.
New restaurant, fast food for lunch and dinner. New to town.
Krispy’s
146 State Street
New restaurant, fast food for lunch and dinner. New to town.

Entertainment & Activities

Part of the Quandrangle in Springfield. Several museums with a focus to fit every interest. Visit the city without staying in it.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museos de Springfield
21 Edwards St
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Part of the Quandrangle in Springfield. Several museums with a focus to fit every interest. Visit the city without staying in it.

Drinks & Nightlife

Relaxed atmosphere. Pool available. We like it because it supports the United Way campaign.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hangar Pub And Grill
10 University Dr
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Relaxed atmosphere. Pool available. We like it because it supports the United Way campaign.
Walking distance for pub food and drinks.
McCarthy's Pub
5 E Walnut St
Walking distance for pub food and drinks.
Small, friendly liquor store, walking distance from our house.
Belchertown United Church of Christ
20 Park St
Small, friendly liquor store, walking distance from our house.
Very large selection of beer, wine and spirits. Helpful staff.
Spirit Haus
338 College St
Very large selection of beer, wine and spirits. Helpful staff.
Check for entertainment options. Small casino, theatres and bowling alley.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regal MGM Springfield 7
One MGM Wy
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Check for entertainment options. Small casino, theatres and bowling alley.

Sightseeing

A 90 minute cruise on a small tour boat with a little info on the river's history. Great to relax on a nice day. About 20 minutes from our home. Dockside Restaurant and South Hadley Center nearby.
The Lady Bea River Cruises
1 Alvord St
A 90 minute cruise on a small tour boat with a little info on the river's history. Great to relax on a nice day. About 20 minutes from our home. Dockside Restaurant and South Hadley Center nearby.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Historic Deerfield
80 Old Main St
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Good for hiking and picnics, no fires, no pets. Great photography opportunity.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam Rd
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Good for hiking and picnics, no fires, no pets. Great photography opportunity.
Free museum with an incredible collection of full sized dinosaur fossils, tracks, etc. Great collection of rocks and minerals as well. Nice size for a short visit. Not recommended with little kids due to fragile displays.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beneski Museum of Natural History
11 Barrett Hill Dr
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Free museum with an incredible collection of full sized dinosaur fossils, tracks, etc. Great collection of rocks and minerals as well. Nice size for a short visit. Not recommended with little kids due to fragile displays.

Food scene

Marvelous cookies, tiny cakes, scones. First Sunday of every month - beignets!
Auntie Elsie's Oatmeal Crisps
40 Daniel Shays Hwy
Marvelous cookies, tiny cakes, scones. First Sunday of every month - beignets!
Our favorite Mexican restaurant! Expect a wait.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission Cantina
485 West St
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our favorite Mexican restaurant! Expect a wait.
Popular Asian cuisine. They also have an "Authentic Menu"
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ginger Garden
351 Northampton Rd
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Popular Asian cuisine. They also have an "Authentic Menu"
Vegetarian menu and market. Good food, slow service, can be pricey.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pulse Cafe
270 Russell St
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vegetarian menu and market. Good food, slow service, can be pricey.
Full breakfast and lunch. Gluten free options
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roadhouse Cafe
176 Federal St
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Full breakfast and lunch. Gluten free options
A favorite with our guests because it is open later than most and has a wide menu, full bar. Very large portions.
The Grapevine Grille
62 Turkey Hill Rd
A favorite with our guests because it is open later than most and has a wide menu, full bar. Very large portions.
Wonderful restored train station! The setting is the star. Wide menu, full bar. Closes fairly early so check.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steaming Tender
28 Depot St
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wonderful restored train station! The setting is the star. Wide menu, full bar. Closes fairly early so check.
Pizza, pasta, salads, full bar. Popular for pizza by the slice.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antonio's Pizza
31 N Pleasant St
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza, pasta, salads, full bar. Popular for pizza by the slice.
Relatively new ownership with solid breakfast. Have not tried lunch yet.
Tables at the Farm
3092 Palmer Street
Relatively new ownership with solid breakfast. Have not tried lunch yet.
Huge portions. Great Italian food. Reasonable prices
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teresa's Restaurant
315 Palmer Rd
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huge portions. Great Italian food. Reasonable prices

Neighborhoods

Belchertown is a typical New England Town of about 16,000 people. Nature lovers will enjoy the Quabbin Reservoir which is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. This is a safe community. Commerce is a little spread out around town, but you can can almost anything you need with the exception of a full line of clothing. Amherst and Northampton are popular neighboring communities.
Belchertown
Belchertown is a typical New England Town of about 16,000 people. Nature lovers will enjoy the Quabbin Reservoir which is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. This is a safe community. Commerce is a little spread out around town, but you can can almost anything you need with the exception of a full line of clothing. Amherst and Northampton are popular neighboring communities.