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Food scene

Great "authentic Texas pit-style" barbeque, ten minutes away, one of the closer restaurants, country-style setting featuring bar and live music as well.
North Village Smokehouse
32 Federal St
Great "authentic Texas pit-style" barbeque, ten minutes away, one of the closer restaurants, country-style setting featuring bar and live music as well.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, creative grilled sandwiches and salads, adjoining the Montague Book Mill.
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The Lady Killigrew Cafe
440 Greenfield Rd
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner, creative grilled sandwiches and salads, adjoining the Montague Book Mill.
Top notch burger joint with creative options and an extensive drink menu. Great milkshakes! Veggie options too.
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Black Cow Burger Bar
127 Avenue A
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Top notch burger joint with creative options and an extensive drink menu. Great milkshakes! Veggie options too.
Excellent thai food in downtown Greenfield, take out only during pandemic.
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Thai Blue Ginger
298 Main St
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Excellent thai food in downtown Greenfield, take out only during pandemic.
James Beard Foundation 2022 Semi-Finalist, upscale, farm-to-table dining, a stones throw from Mt. Sugarloaf and historic Deerfield. Indoor and outdoor dining as well as curbside pick up available. Reservations highly recommended!
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Blue Heron Restaurant
112 N Main St
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James Beard Foundation 2022 Semi-Finalist, upscale, farm-to-table dining, a stones throw from Mt. Sugarloaf and historic Deerfield. Indoor and outdoor dining as well as curbside pick up available. Reservations highly recommended!
Excellent family Italian food with nice views at sunset over a golf course.
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Terrazza Restaurant at CCG
244 Country Club Rd
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Excellent family Italian food with nice views at sunset over a golf course.
Extensive Chinese menu as well as excellent sushi. Currently curbside only during pandemic.
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Ginger Garden
351 Northampton Rd
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Extensive Chinese menu as well as excellent sushi. Currently curbside only during pandemic.
Excellent Indian cuisine in downtown Amherst. Currently open for takeout only during pandemic.
Paradise of India
87 Main St
Excellent Indian cuisine in downtown Amherst. Currently open for takeout only during pandemic.
Fine farm-to-table dining in the center of Gill. Indoor and outdoor seating, we recommend calling for a reservation.
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The Gill Tavern
326 Main Rd
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Fine farm-to-table dining in the center of Gill. Indoor and outdoor seating, we recommend calling for a reservation.
Coffee shop in downtown Greenfield serving up excellent coffee brews.
Greenfield Coffee
1 Bank Row
Coffee shop in downtown Greenfield serving up excellent coffee brews.
Cozy breakfast nook in downtown Millers Falls, locally owned and operated.
The Whistle Stop Cafe
29 East Main Street
Cozy breakfast nook in downtown Millers Falls, locally owned and operated.
Local diner serving up breakfast and lunch in the heart of Turners Falls.
Shady Glen
7 Avenue A
Local diner serving up breakfast and lunch in the heart of Turners Falls.
Excellent Mexican cuisine in the heart of downtown Athol. 30 min drive from the cottage. Take out available along with indoor dining. A favorite of ours after hiking in the Athol/Royalston/Tully Lake area or playing tennis at the Athol tennis courts. There are EV chargers at the nearby Athol Public Library and Millers River Environmental Center.
Los Agaves Grill
491 Main St
Excellent Mexican cuisine in the heart of downtown Athol. 30 min drive from the cottage. Take out available along with indoor dining. A favorite of ours after hiking in the Athol/Royalston/Tully Lake area or playing tennis at the Athol tennis courts. There are EV chargers at the nearby Athol Public Library and Millers River Environmental Center.
Excellent breakfast options nestled near the Connecticut River in Sunderland, a stone's throw from Mt. Sugarloaf Reservation, Yankee Candle and antiquing in Deerfield.
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Bridgeside Grille
9 Amherst Rd
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Excellent breakfast options nestled near the Connecticut River in Sunderland, a stone's throw from Mt. Sugarloaf Reservation, Yankee Candle and antiquing in Deerfield.
Best sushi in the valley, stop in while shopping in Amherst if you are a sushi lover, you won't regret it.
Arigato Japanese Restaurant
11 N Pleasant St
Best sushi in the valley, stop in while shopping in Amherst if you are a sushi lover, you won't regret it.
Authentic Korean food in the heart of Greenfield, try their tofu dumplings or bulgogi!
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Manna House
27 Bank Row
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Authentic Korean food in the heart of Greenfield, try their tofu dumplings or bulgogi!
Excellent traditional Korean food on Rte. 9 in Hadley.
Gohyang Korean Restaurant
113 Russell St
Excellent traditional Korean food on Rte. 9 in Hadley.
Authentic Mexican food using house-made tortillas - you can buy some to bring home to your fridge as well as enjoying it in excellent Mi Tierra cooking.
Mi Tierra
48 Russell St
Authentic Mexican food using house-made tortillas - you can buy some to bring home to your fridge as well as enjoying it in excellent Mi Tierra cooking.

Local Grocery and Supply

Groceries and supplies, prepared foods, local coffee and maple syrup, liquor. Family owned!
Wendell Country Store
57 Lockes Village Rd
Groceries and supplies, prepared foods, local coffee and maple syrup, liquor. Family owned!
Groceries and supplies. Breakfast and lunch, pizza on Wednesday and Friday nights (call early, closes at 7pm). Coffee. Wine and Beer. Closest take out.
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Leverett Village Co-Op
180 Rattlesnake Gutter Rd
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Groceries and supplies. Breakfast and lunch, pizza on Wednesday and Friday nights (call early, closes at 7pm). Coffee. Wine and Beer. Closest take out.
Frozen and chilled prepared meals, famous turkey and chicken pot pies, eggs, local milk, coffee, and maple syrup. Local and family-owned!
Diemand Farm
126 Mormon Hollow Rd
Frozen and chilled prepared meals, famous turkey and chicken pot pies, eggs, local milk, coffee, and maple syrup. Local and family-owned!
Groceries, sandwiches, pizza on some nights, liquor. Easy stop on your way out to the Quabbin.
New Salem General Store
410 Daniel Shays Hwy
Groceries, sandwiches, pizza on some nights, liquor. Easy stop on your way out to the Quabbin.

Recreation

Miles of hiking trails, Ruggles pond for swimming, picnic area, canoeing and kayaking at Wickett Pond (bring your own boat), scenic views from the Lookouts.
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Wendell State Forest
392 Montague Rd
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Miles of hiking trails, Ruggles pond for swimming, picnic area, canoeing and kayaking at Wickett Pond (bring your own boat), scenic views from the Lookouts.
Public beach, popular swimming and boating spot. 15-17 minute walk or 2 minute drive from the cottage.
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Lake Wyola State Park
94 Lakeview Rd
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Public beach, popular swimming and boating spot. 15-17 minute walk or 2 minute drive from the cottage.
Hiking trails and local swimming hole, 2 minute walk from the cottage.
Fiske Pond
Hiking trails and local swimming hole, 2 minute walk from the cottage.
Popular swimming lake in Erving State Forest, surrounded by hiking and mountain biking trails.
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Laurel Lake
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Popular swimming lake in Erving State Forest, surrounded by hiking and mountain biking trails.
Largest inland water body in Massachusetts, historic area, with hiking trails at various gates, spans several towns, boat rentals for fishing available, designated shore fishing areas (consult website).
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Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam Rd
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Largest inland water body in Massachusetts, historic area, with hiking trails at various gates, spans several towns, boat rentals for fishing available, designated shore fishing areas (consult website).
Canoe rentals on the Connecticut River.
Barton Cove Campground and Canoe Rental
82 French King Hwy
Canoe rentals on the Connecticut River.
Boat rentals on the Millers River, interpretative canoe trail going through downtown Orange and Athol.
Billy Goat Boats (At the Orange Community Boathouse)
25 E River St
Boat rentals on the Millers River, interpretative canoe trail going through downtown Orange and Athol.
Ski mountain with summer activities including rafting, zipline, ropes course and bike park.
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Berkshire East Mountain Resort
66 Thunder Mountain Rd
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Ski mountain with summer activities including rafting, zipline, ropes course and bike park.
Extensive bike rail trail extending from Amherst and Belchertown to Northampton. Electric assist bike rental available in Amherst or Northampton.
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Norwottuck Rail Trail
Norwottuck Rail Trail
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Extensive bike rail trail extending from Amherst and Belchertown to Northampton. Electric assist bike rental available in Amherst or Northampton.
Bike and walking rail trail along the Connecticut River in Turners Falls.
Canalside Rail Trail
2 Avenue A
Bike and walking rail trail along the Connecticut River in Turners Falls.
Beautiful Army Corps of Engineers lake with option to rent canoes and kayaks. Tully Lake Campground is also nearby.
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Tully Lake
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Beautiful Army Corps of Engineers lake with option to rent canoes and kayaks. Tully Lake Campground is also nearby.

Entertainment

In addition to shopping, entertainment includes movie theater, roller skating, laser tag, go carts, escape rooms and bowling.
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Hampshire Mall
367 Russell St
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In addition to shopping, entertainment includes movie theater, roller skating, laser tag, go carts, escape rooms and bowling.
Cinema showing mainstream and current films.
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Cinemark at Hampshire Mall and XD
367 Russell St
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Cinema showing mainstream and current films.
Local cinema in downtown Amherst offering art house films, as well as virtual cinema during pandemic.
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Amherst Cinema Arts Center
28 Amity St
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Local cinema in downtown Amherst offering art house films, as well as virtual cinema during pandemic.
Cinema offering current and eclectic films, in the heart of downtown Greenfield.
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Greenfield Garden Cinemas
361 Main St
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Cinema offering current and eclectic films, in the heart of downtown Greenfield.
Popular retro arcade serving up a menu eclectic pub fare off Rte. 9 in Hadley.
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The Quarters
8 Railroad St
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Popular retro arcade serving up a menu eclectic pub fare off Rte. 9 in Hadley.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Beautiful view of the Connecticut River Valley and Holyoke Mountain range. Accessible by hiking or via an automobile service road.
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Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
300 Sugarloaf St
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Beautiful view of the Connecticut River Valley and Holyoke Mountain range. Accessible by hiking or via an automobile service road.
Tour of historic Deerfield, galleries and museum.
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Historic Deerfield
80 Old Main St
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Tour of historic Deerfield, galleries and museum.
Quaint and quintessential New England town, explore the Bridge of Flowers, see the glacial potholes, and visit the local shops, galleries and artisans.
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Shelburne Falls
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Quaint and quintessential New England town, explore the Bridge of Flowers, see the glacial potholes, and visit the local shops, galleries and artisans.
Beautiful Army Corps of Engineers Lake, with trails and boating available.
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Tully Lake
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Beautiful Army Corps of Engineers Lake, with trails and boating available.
Seasonal apples and preserves, gorgeous views of Orchard and the Quabbin Reservoir, their hard cider garden is open weekends during the summer as well!
New Salem Preserves & Orchards
67 S Main St
Seasonal apples and preserves, gorgeous views of Orchard and the Quabbin Reservoir, their hard cider garden is open weekends during the summer as well!

Shopping

Flagship store of the world famous Yankee Candle, with a candle shop, home store, Christmas Village, and candy.
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Yankee Candle
25 Greenfield Rd
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Flagship store of the world famous Yankee Candle, with a candle shop, home store, Christmas Village, and candy.
Shopping at name brand department stores and mall shops.
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Hampshire Mall
367 Russell St
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Shopping at name brand department stores and mall shops.
Historic town center, home of Smith College and many downtown shops and restaurants.
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Northampton
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Historic town center, home of Smith College and many downtown shops and restaurants.
Historic town center, home of UMass Amherst, Hampshire and Amherst College, and many downtown shops and restaurants.
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Amherst Center
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Historic town center, home of UMass Amherst, Hampshire and Amherst College, and many downtown shops and restaurants.
Locally owned and operated outdoor recreation supply company and gift shop, also features a cafe in the back of the store.
Trail Head Outfitter & General Store
1 S Main St
Locally owned and operated outdoor recreation supply company and gift shop, also features a cafe in the back of the store.
Small shops, ice cream and candy shops, artisans and restaurants in the quaint village of Shelburne Falls.
Main St, Shelburne Falls, MA, USA
Small shops, ice cream and candy shops, artisans and restaurants in the quaint village of Shelburne Falls.

Supermarkets

Located in Greenfield just after the Turners Falls bridge.
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Stop & Shop
876 State Rd
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Located in Greenfield just after the Turners Falls bridge.
Located on the Orange-Athol line. On the way in if coming from Rte. 2 East.
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Hannaford Supermarket
896 Putney Rd
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Located on the Orange-Athol line. On the way in if coming from Rte. 2 East.
Located in Hadley, 10 minutes from Amherst. If you have an Amazon Prime account, this Whole Foods will deliver.
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Whole Foods Market
327 Russell St
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Located in Hadley, 10 minutes from Amherst. If you have an Amazon Prime account, this Whole Foods will deliver.
Located in Hadley, 10 minutes from Amherst.
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Trader Joe's
375 Russell St
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Located in Hadley, 10 minutes from Amherst.
On the way in if coming from Rte. 2 West, Berkshires.
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Big Y World Class Market
237 Mohawk Trail
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On the way in if coming from Rte. 2 West, Berkshires.