Area Attractions
The Emily Dickinson Museum
The museum is dedicated to educating visitors about Emily Dickinson’s life (1830–1886), family, creative work, and the era she lived in. Tour the home where she grew up and see where most of her poems were inspired.
Beneski Museum of Natural History
Dinosaur skeletons, footprints, dazzling minerals, and more await you at the Beneski Museum.
Eric Carle Museum
The Eric Carle Museum inspires a love of art and reading through picture book art. It is the only full-scale museum of its kind in the United States and celebrates picture books and illustrations from around the world.
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory
Nearly 4,000 butterflies from across the globe inhabit this unique living display.
Central Rock Gym
CRG Hadley features 17,000 sq. ft. of climbing area and over 100 stations for top rope, lead climbing, and bouldering—great for beginners and experts.
Yankee Candle Factory Tour
Known as the “Scenter of New England,” the flagship store has large showrooms filled with scented candles, home accessories, and New England crafts.
The Montague Bookmill
A used bookstore housed in an 1842 gristmill on the Sawmill River, located a few miles north of Amherst and Northampton.
Mt. Sugarloaf – Hike or Drive
Offers sweeping views of the Connecticut River, the Pioneer Valley, and the Pelham and Berkshire Hills.
Mount Tom State Reservation
Features miles of trails and some of the best views of the Connecticut River Valley.
Skinner State Park – Hike or Drive
Home to the historic Summit House and numerous trails with beautiful vistas. (The auto road is closed during winter months.)
Candlepin Bowling
A New England classic! Players roll three balls per frame at ten slender pins; fallen pins remain on the lane, adding to the challenge. Established in 1906.
Bridge of Flowers
A former trolley bridge transformed into a garden that blooms spring through fall.
Mass MoCA
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art showcases innovative work across all artistic media.
Smith College Art Museum
Features four floors of galleries, a study center for prints and photographs, and rotating exhibitions with family-friendly resources.
Smith College Botanical Gardens
Includes thousands of plants grown in the Lyman Conservatory, the outdoor arboretum, and specialty gardens throughout campus.
Basketball Hall of Fame
Home to interactive exhibits, skills challenges, live clinics, shooting contests, and more than 300 inductees.
North Hadley Sugar Shack
A must-visit for fresh pancakes drizzled with local New England maple syrup.
Quabbin Reservoir
Explore paved and natural trails, scenic overlooks, and exhibits at the Visitor Center detailing the reservoir’s history, wildlife, and water system.