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Get Outside the Ordinary
Imagine a place in the heart of New England…where you can stay close to everything in vibrant villages and city centers, and also find yourself next to nothing in the great outdoors. Imagine a unique region where year-round outdoor recreation opportunities meet a vibrant art, culture, and dining scene; where you’ll get your fill of outdoor adventure by day, and explore spirited downtowns by night…all within a few minutes drive. Explore Western Mass Outdoors.
Hampshire Holidays: Shopping
Find your go-to gift (and maybe a little something for yourself!) in Hampshire County.
September in Hampshire County
Indoors and out, we've got it going on this September! Museum visits, block parties, jazz festivals and more!
Jump into June in Hampshire County
Enjoy all that summer offers with Summer on Strong in Northampton! This season-long party transforms a downtown street into a pedestrian-only oasis filled with outdoor dining and live music. Check out the new exhibit at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Hear the furiously inventive Deerhoof during their concert at The Drake, or experience the jazz legacy of Django Reinhardt at the Academy of Music! Top it off with locally made ice cream…
Art Abounds in April!
Celebrate the arts all month long! Rediscover the genius of Bach at The Drake’s Bach Festival & Symposium. Explore artist studios at the annual Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail, a self-guided studio tour featuring 20+ potters. Sign up for a collage workshop at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, or a cooking class at The Baker’s Pin. Catch music legend Dweezil Zappa at the Academy of Music in Northampton. When the day is done, top it off with a nightcap at the new Amherst Oyster Bar!
