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Scenic ten-mile paved trail passing through the towns of Amherst, Hadley, and Northampton. Great for biking, jogging, roller blading, or just walking along. There are many places to get on and it's a great way to spend the day with your family, friends, or even on your own, with rest places and picnic tables along the way. There is also an extension now that you can get on in Northampton, pick up your bike and go over the railroad tracks, that takes you to Look Park in Florence.
The Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail is an 11-mile (18 km) combination bicycle/pedestrian paved rail trail running from Northampton, Massachusetts, through Hadley and Amherst, to Belchertown, Massachusetts. It opened in 1993, and is now part of the longer Mass Central Rail Trail. It is considered to be part of the Northampton Rail Trail System which continues from the western terminus, and is proposed to connect to the Belchertown Greenway from the eastern terminus.
Birthplace and home of Emily Dickinson, and dedicated to celebrating her life and work. Four tours are offered.
Amherst College. Free.
Amherst College.
A 1750-era house and 18th-century gardens is the Historical Society's backdrop for the telling of local history by guided tour. Adults $4, Seniors, students and children $3, under 6 free.
World's only museum devoted exclusively to Yiddish literature and culture. Theater, gardens, exhibits, gallery and English-language bookstore.
Collections of picture book art from around the world.