Whether you're in the mood for a day-trip, weekend getaway or a longer visit, the possibilites are unlimited in the Northampton area.

Take a tour of Northampton's one-of-a-kind downtown, packed with a mix of arts, entertainment, shopping, dining and historic adventure. A creative pastime for anyone, shoppers will find Northampton home to dozens upon dozens of shops and galleries ranging from the eclectic and whimsical to the classic and quaint. For a respite from shopping and sightseeing be sure to visit one of our many book and coffee houses.

For outdoor enthusiasts, our recreation tour winds you through hiking and biking, boating and skiing, or enjoy one of our golf courses or tennis courts. Winter offers skating ponds and ski slopes. Enjoy our mountains, hillsides, rivers & streams, and public gardens, with plenty of spots to lay a blanket and absorb the pastoral views.

Unless you take a lengthy sabbatical in Northampton, you won't have time to see all the Valley offers because its history and heritage is as rich as the soil that grows its many varied harvests, many of which are used at our endless list of gourmet restaurants and eclectic cafes offering ambience, style and comfort. Our establishments are so appealing, so charming, that many of them have been written up in The New York Times, the Boston Globe, and Bon Appetit magazine. You won't have to worry about the quality of food in Northampton. You'll only need worry about how much you can fit in.

Culture-rich Northampton has offerings that will entertain everyone from the art collector to the Zydeco dancer with museums and galleries, theaters and perfomance houses. With its museums and antique stores that offer glimpses into Northampton's rich history and its funky college atmosphere complete with fine arts, theater, and first-class dining, Northampton is a destination that will please the well-traveled and entertain even the staunchest homebody.