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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 lokalaca preporučuje
Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam Rd
48 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Northampton
94 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
University of Massachusetts Amherst
30 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Amherst College
26 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Hampshire College
893 West St
24 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Mount Holyoke College
50 College St
17 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Smith College
31 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Кућа славних кошарке Нејсмит
1000 Hall of Fame Ave
54 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Yankee Candle
25 Greenfield Rd
71 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Hampshire Mall
367 Russell St
19 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Stop & Shop
470 N Main St
27 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Спрингфилд музеји
21 Edwards St
23 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Hangar Pub And Grill
10 University Dr
11 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Regal MGM Springfield 7
One MGM Wy
44 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Historic Deerfield
80 Old Main St
46 lokalaca preporučuje
One of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Good for hiking and picnics, no fires, no pets. Great photography opportunity.
48 lokalaca preporučuje
Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam Rd
48 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Beneski Museum of Natural History
11 Barrett Hill Dr
15 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Mission Cantina
485 West St
28 lokalaca preporučuje
Our favorite Mexican restaurant! Expect a wait.
Popular Asian cuisine. They also have an "Authentic Menu"
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Ginger Garden
351 Northampton Rd
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Popular Asian cuisine. They also have an "Authentic Menu"
Vegetarian menu and market. Good food, slow service, can be pricey.
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Pulse Cafe
270 Russell St
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Vegetarian menu and market. Good food, slow service, can be pricey.
Full breakfast and lunch. Gluten free options
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Roadhouse Cafe
176 Federal St
13 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Steaming Tender
28 Depot St
14 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Antonio's Pizza
31 N Pleasant St
31 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Teresa's Restaurant
315 Palmer Rd
6 lokalaca preporučuje
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.