Western Massachusetts

Hampshire County

Welcome to Hampshire County.

Locals adore it here. Guests daydream about us. Why all the love? Hampshire County is just one of those pockets on the planet where you can be yourself -- any side, any shade, any shape.

We’ve got the music, museums, and martinis to make city slickers feel at home; and the mountains, humanely-raised meats, and home-brewed mead to rival any farm town.

Hampshire County is salt of the earth meets on the rocks with salt.

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Dig It! Free Family Day

Don't miss this free family event. “Dig It! A Festival of Discovery with Art, Books and Fossils!” at the Mead Art Museum and Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College.

Music By The Vines

Black Birch Vineyard’s Summer Music Series combines some of Hampshire County’s most stunning views with live music and locally made wine of course!

Taste What Amherst’s Cooking

The Taste of Amherst on the Amherst Common happens annually on Father's Day Weekend.

Event Calendar More

Calendar by Daily Hampshire Gazette

LGBT

LGBT

Learn more about Hampshire County’s LGBT community — The Out Side of Massachusetts.

The Five Colleges

The Five Colleges

Discover Hampshire County’s rich history as a renowned center of higher education.

50 under $50

50 under $50

50 Great Ideas for Under $50 in Massachusetts for couples and families.

Hotel Spotlight

Hotel Spotlight

The historic Lord Jeffery Inn has been a treasured landmark in Hampshire County since 1926.

Win a getaway

Win a getaway

Our gift to you! Enter now to win a fantastic Hampshire County vacation package.

Restaurant Spotlight

Restaurant Spotlight

The Eastside Grill: A little New England, a little New Orleans. Serving dinner seven nights a week.

Meet Our Western Mass Neighbors

We’ve got great neighbors – the kind that would lend us a cup of sugar if we ran out. Berkshire County is to our west; Franklin County is just above us; the Mohawk Trail is to our northwest; and Hampden County is to the south. Show them some love when you visit Western Massachusetts. And say hello from us.

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The Pool Side of Massachusetts

Chesterfield Gorge
Photo by Lynne Graves