UMass Facilities
Fitness Centers
UMass Recreation Center: Visitors to UMass can purchase a day pass to the UMass Recreation Center for $10 a day. If you intend to go more than four times during your workshop, a summer pass is only $40. Passes are sold at the front desk. Cash, credit or checks are accepted.)
PLEASE NOTE: Non-UMass guests need a Gym Waiver to use the gym. Please pick up a waiver at the workshop registration.
Wireless Internet
Wireless internet access is available throughout the UMass campus. You will be able to obtain a wireless password at the workshop registration or at your hotel/dorm reception.
Dining
During the summer months, UMass has several dining options available on-campus. Click on the links below for hours and menus:
Campus Center
Worcester Dining Commons
Amherst Area Guide
TripAdvisor offers a local guide to eating and other activities in Amherst.
Local Transportation
UMass Transportation Services (UMTS) and the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) run bus service in and around Amherst.
Bike Rentals
Laughing Dog Bicycles and the Hampshire Bicycle Exchange rent bicycles in Amherst.
Shopping Guide
We have several local supermarkets and a shopping mall close to Amherst. Both are accessible by PVTA buses from the University campus.
- Hampshire Mall
Target, Cinemark theater, Bath & Body Works, JoAnn's Fabric, Dick's Sporting Goods, American Eagle Outfitters, JCPenney and Trader Joes
- Mountain Farms Mall
Whole Foods Market, Panera Bread, The Paper Store, Barnes & Noble/Starbucks, Old Navy, Pier 1 Imports, Eastern Mountain Sports, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshall's and Michael's
- Big Y Shopping Center
Big Y, CVS and Dunkin' Donuts
PVTA Route 33 or B43
Dining
Here are a just a few of our favorites:
The Hangar
10 University Drive Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-4400
http://wingsoveramherst.com/zgrid/proc/site/sitep.jsp
Dinner menu ranges from $7 to $15 for grill/pub food. ABC Brews its own beer on site.
Oriental Flavor 25 S Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-7673
http://www.orientalflavoramherst.com
Authentic, delicious Chinese cuisine. Offering classics like all-day dim sum and crispy duck.
Antonio’s Pizza 31 N Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-0808
www.antoniospizza.com
Menu ranges from $2 to $4 for slices of pizza. Usually standing room only, so grab a seat fast!
Bistro 63 at the Monkey Bar 63 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 259-1600
http://www.bistro63.com
Menu ranges from $15 to $23 for Choice Steaks, Chops, and Market Fresh Fish and Seafood.
Chez Albert 178 N Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3811
http://www.chezalbert.net
Dinner menu ranges from $24 to $26 for upscale French food. Bon appétit!
Fresh Side 39 S. Main St., Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 256-0296 | Menu available @ https://www.facebook.com/Freshsideamherst Dinner menu ranges from $4 to $7 for tea rolls. Menu also includes pastas, rice, soups and salads.
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Johnny's Tavern
30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 230-3818
http://www.johnnystavernamherst.com
Dinner menu ranges from $8 to $25.
Judie’s 51 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3491
http://www.judiesrestaurant.com/
Dinner menu ranges from $10 to $20 for burgers, sandwiches, and full entrees. Best known for its popovers.
High Horse 24 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA
Menu available @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/High-Horse/251673314898565
(413) 230-3034
Dinner menu ranges from $7 to $15 for grill/pub food. Brews its own beer on site.
La Veracruzana Mexican Restaurant 63 S Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-6900
http://www.laveracruzana.com/
Dinner menu ranges from $5 to 10 for authentic Mexican tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more.
Miss Saigon 96 N Pleasant St # 5, Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-9988
http://amherstpho.com/
Dinner menu ranges from $8.50 to $11.50 for large Vietnamese noodle bowls.
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