UMASS FACILITIES

GYM
Visitors to UMass can purchase a day pass to the UMass Recreation Center for $10 a day. Passes are sold at the front desk (Cash, Credit or Check is accepted.) For more information about the UMass Recreation Center Click Here

WIRELESS  INTERNET
Wireless internet access is available throughout UMass Campus. You will be able to obtain a wireless pass at your workshop registration or at your hotel/dorm reception.

DINING
During the Summer UMass has several dining options available on campus. Click on the links below for hours and menu:
Blue Wall
French Meadow Café
Worcester Dining Commons
Whitmore Café
The University Club & Restaurant

AMHERST AREA GUIDE

For a local guide to eating & things to do in Amherst Click Here

LOCAL TRANSPORT
For a guide to getting around Amherst Click Here

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, Movie Theatres, Dicks, JC Penny & Trader Joes. 
    Catch Bus B43
     
  • Campus Plaza Shopping Center
    Stop & Shop, TJ Max, Dollar Store,     Route 9 Diner & Package Store.
    Catch Bus 37
     
  • Big Y Shopping Center
    Big Y, CVS & Dunkin Donuts.
    Catch Bus B43
     
  • Mountain Farms Mall Shopping Center
    Walmart, Wholefoods, Panera Bread, Barnes & Nobles, Marshalls & Michaels.
    Catch Bus 37

DINING

Here are a just a few of our faviourites:

Delivery Express 
Phone: 413-549-0077
www.deliveryexpress.com
Menu’s & ordering available online.

Amherst Brewing Company
10 University Drive  Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-4400
www.amherstbrewing.com 

Dinner menu ranges from $7 to $15 for grill/pub food. Brews its own beer on site.

Amherst Chinese Food
62 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-7835‎

Dinner menu ranges from $9.95 to $12.95 for delicious Chinese cuisine. Uses all locally grown vegetables.

Antonio’s
31 N Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-0808‎
antoniospizza.com

Menu ranges from $2 to $4 for slices of pizza. Usually standing room only, so grab a seat fast!

Baku's African Restaurant
197 N. Pleasant St., Amherst, MA, 01002
(413) 253-7202
www.bakusafricanrestaurant.com

Menu is about $14 for authentic West African cuisine.

Bistro 63 at the Monkey Bar
63 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 259-1600
www.bistro63.com

Menu ranges from $15 to $23 for Choice Steaks, Chops, and Market Fresh Fish and Seafood.

Chez Albert
27 S Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3811‎
www.chezalbert.net 

Dinner menu ranges from $24 to $26 for upscale French food.  Bon appétit!

Fresh Side
61 Main St., Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-1294
freshsideamherst.com

Dinner menu ranges from $4 to $7 for tea rolls. Menu also includes pastas, rice, soups and salads.

Johnny's Tavern
30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 230-3818
www.johnnystavernamherst.com

Dinner menu ranges from $8 to $25.

Judie’s
51 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3491
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
(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=
www.laveracruzana.com

Dinner menu ranges from $5 to 10 for authentic Mexican tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more.

Lumber Yard
383 Main Street, Amherst, MA, 01002
(413) 253-4200
www.lumberyardamherst.com

Dinner menu ranges from $14-25.

Miss Saigon
96 N Pleasant St # 5, Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-9988
amherstpho.com

Dinner menu ranges from $8.50 to $11.50 for large Vietnamese noodle bowls.

Moti
25 N Pleasant St  Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 259-2150
www.motiamherst.com

Persian Mediterranean Restaurant.

Several chain restaurants including Subway, Wendy’s, Panera Bread,  Applebee’s, Bertucci’s and Friendly’s are also downtown or on nearby Route 9.