Sapphire Estate guidebook
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Welcome to the Pioneer Valley!
A great place to shop when you are looking for a unique gift, perfect pair of shoes, vintage vinyl or farmer's market fare. Wander along main street and beyond and pop into welcoming shops!
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Northampton
A great place to shop when you are looking for a unique gift, perfect pair of shoes, vintage vinyl or farmer's market fare. Wander along main street and beyond and pop into welcoming shops!
Youthful, lively downtown boasts an independent movie theater, diverse restaurants, a handful of coffee shops, museums, art galleries and bookstores set against the backdrop of historical architecture.
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Amherst
Youthful, lively downtown boasts an independent movie theater, diverse restaurants, a handful of coffee shops, museums, art galleries and bookstores set against the backdrop of historical architecture.
This farming community boasts specialty crops like asparagus, tobacco and sweet corn while providing all the conveniences you need. RT9 has many stores and chain restaurants from Walmart to LLBean.
Hadley
This farming community boasts specialty crops like asparagus, tobacco and sweet corn while providing all the conveniences you need. RT9 has many stores and chain restaurants from Walmart to LLBean.
My favorite dinner spots
Alina's
96 Russell StHomemade Italian food; live piano music on the weekends
Great pizza, sandwiches & wraps; Gluten Free pizza crust is good!
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Hillside Pizza
77 Church StGreat pizza, sandwiches & wraps; Gluten Free pizza crust is good!
Johnny's Tavern
30 Boltwood WalkDelicious, seasonal American cuisine in a casual atmosphere
Vibrant cantina - housemade margaritas with traditional Mexican fare
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Mission Cantina
485 West StVibrant cantina - housemade margaritas with traditional Mexican fare
Homey indoor/outdoor setting for hardwood-fired steaks paired with Argentinean wines and live music
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Caminito Steakhouse
7 Old S StHomey indoor/outdoor setting for hardwood-fired steaks paired with Argentinean wines and live music
Moshi Moshi
4 Main StVibrant nook plating classic sushi & cooked Japanese dishes
New American cuisine made with local ingredients at this upscale, elegant establishment. Great wine list!
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30 Boltwood AveNew American cuisine made with local ingredients at this upscale, elegant establishment. Great wine list!
Food scene
Best Homemade Ice cream! Enjoy a sweet treat while viewing the cows that made the milk!
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Flayvors of Cook Farm
129 S Maple StBest Homemade Ice cream! Enjoy a sweet treat while viewing the cows that made the milk!
Vegan - All plant based food that is life giving, artful & delicious
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Pulse Cafe
270 Russell StVegan - All plant based food that is life giving, artful & delicious
Delightful farm market; fresh baked goods, local meats, maple syrup, stop in for a maple creamy!
North Hadley Sugar Shack
181 River DrDelightful farm market; fresh baked goods, local meats, maple syrup, stop in for a maple creamy!
Great spot for breakfast, lunch or coffee and baked goods. Amazing outdoor seating area.
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Esselon Café and Coffee Roasting
99 Russell StGreat spot for breakfast, lunch or coffee and baked goods. Amazing outdoor seating area.
Things to Do
Burgers, bar bites & cocktails in a retro-chic space with over 20 vintage arcade games
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The Quarters
8 Railroad StBurgers, bar bites & cocktails in a retro-chic space with over 20 vintage arcade games
Hike and or drive to the Summit House where you will experience 360 degree vistas of the area including the Connecticut River Valley.
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Skinner State Park
10 Skinner State Park RdHike and or drive to the Summit House where you will experience 360 degree vistas of the area including the Connecticut River Valley.
Beautiful and fully accessible boardwalk that features several different ecosystems, great place for bird watching.
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge-Massachusetts
Beautiful and fully accessible boardwalk that features several different ecosystems, great place for bird watching.
Exhibits focus on interactivity and play, making this a great place to wait out a rainy or snowy day.
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Children's Museum at Holyoke
444 Dwight StExhibits focus on interactivity and play, making this a great place to wait out a rainy or snowy day.
National Historic Landmark, cultural center and museum. Don't skip the tour of the main house or gardens. You can book a private tour of the library which contains Wharton's personal book collection. For a less literary experience reserve a ghost tour!
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The Mount, Edith Whartons Haus
2 Plunkett StNational Historic Landmark, cultural center and museum. Don't skip the tour of the main house or gardens. You can book a private tour of the library which contains Wharton's personal book collection. For a less literary experience reserve a ghost tour!
Shopping
Thornes Marketplace
150 Main StElectic shopping mall in downtown Northampton
New England inspired gifts, food items, Christmas ornaments and of course candles
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Yankee Candle
25 Greenfield RdNew England inspired gifts, food items, Christmas ornaments and of course candles
Lee Premium Outlets
17 Premium Outlet BoulevardOutdoor outlet shopping mall
Groceries
Local Supermarket Chain; Terrific premade food options including fish & chips - yep.. they are delicious!
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Big Y World Class Market
175 University DrLocal Supermarket Chain; Terrific premade food options including fish & chips - yep.. they are delicious!
Grocery chain offering "whole foods" & great selection of beer & wine
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Whole Foods Market
327 Russell StGrocery chain offering "whole foods" & great selection of beer & wine
Trader Joe's
375 Russell StNational Chain
Millstone Farm Market
24 S Main StFresh local meats, fruits and vegatables
Sightseeing
Bridge repurposed into a community garden; blooms from April to October; plan to wander the shops of Shelburne Falls and grab some lunch at one of the local eateries.
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Bridge of Flowers
22 Water StBridge repurposed into a community garden; blooms from April to October; plan to wander the shops of Shelburne Falls and grab some lunch at one of the local eateries.
This structure is a memorial containing a relic of the
Buddha, but it is open to all faiths. Open sunrise to sunset year round.
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The New England Peace Pagoda
100 Cave Hill RdThis structure is a memorial containing a relic of the
Buddha, but it is open to all faiths. Open sunrise to sunset year round.
Situated in a former 19th century factory, this is the largest space for contemporary visual art in the country. Also a destination for the performing arts.
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WaySituated in a former 19th century factory, this is the largest space for contemporary visual art in the country. Also a destination for the performing arts.
Charming Bookstore in a converted old mill on the river. Buy a book and order lunch or a snack at the Lady Killigrew Cafe, sit in view of the waterfall outside, and enjoy your new books!
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Die Montague Bookmill
440 Greenfield RdCharming Bookstore in a converted old mill on the river. Buy a book and order lunch or a snack at the Lady Killigrew Cafe, sit in view of the waterfall outside, and enjoy your new books!