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Amherst
is located in the picturesque Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. This lovely town is home to Amherst College, Hampshire College and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and offers numerous cultural opportunities, art, music and theater. Amherst has a thriving downtown with museums, art galleries, boutiques, antique shops, bookstores and various entertainment venues. In addition, the town offers fine restaurants and traditional, charming New England style inns. The Amherst History Museum is housed in the 1750 era Strong House and is a journey into the town's colonial past. The Emily Dickinson Museum, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the National Yiddish Book Center celebrates the written word, while the town's college libraries host rare and special book collections. For outdoor recreation in Amherst, the Norwottock Rail Trail is an 8.5-mile path that links Amherst, Northampton and Hadley along the former Boston & Main Railroad right-of-way. The path is perfect for jogging, walking, skating, biking and cross-country skiing. The level terrain also provides safe passage for wheelchairs. Motorcycles and horses are prohibited on the trail. Historic Deerfield is located near Amherst, a 330-year-old, mile long street that preserves and interprets the architecture, artifacts and lifestyle of an early New England town.
Surrounding areas: Northampton, Massachusetts (7.1 mi), Shutesbury, Massachusetts (7.8 mi), Mill River, Massachusetts (10.3 mi), Conway, Massachusetts (12.7 mi), Norwich Pond, Massachusetts (16.6 mi), Ashfield, Massachusetts (16.9 mi), Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts (19.0 mi)
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Amherst Vacation Rentals
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Amherst Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| The Lord Jeffery Inn | 30 Boltwood Ave | Amherst, MA | | (413) 253-2576 | | Courtyard By Marriott/Hadley | 423 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 1.4 mi. | (413) 256-5454 | | The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 400 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 1.7 mi. | (413) 582-0002 | | The Howard Johnson | 401 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 1.7 mi. | (413) 586-0114 | | Econo Lodge | 329 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 2.3 mi. | (413) 582-7077 | | Quality Inn | 237 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 3.4 mi. | (413) 584-9816 | | Hampton Inn | 24 Bay Rd | Hadley, MA | 5.1 mi. | (413) 586-4851 | | The Hotel Northampton | 36 King St | Northampton, MA | 6.9 mi. | (413) 584-3100 | | Best Western Valley Inn & Suites | 117 Conz St | Northampton, MA | 7.0 mi. | (413) 586-1500 | | The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center | 1 Atwood Dr | Northampton, MA | 7.3 mi. | (413) 586-1211 | | The Autumn Inn | 259 Elm St | Northampton, MA | 7.4 mi. | (413) 584-7660 | | Red Roof Inn South Deerfield | 9 Greenfield Rd | South Deerfield, MA | 7.8 mi. | (413) 665-7161 | | Motel 6 | Rt 5 & 10 | South Deerfield, MA | 8.0 mi. | (413) 665-7161 | | Country Inn And Suites | 1 Country Club Rd | Holyoke, MA | 8.5 mi. | (413) 533-2100 | | Deerfield Inn | 81 Oldmain St | Deerfield, MA | 12.1 mi. | (413) 774-5587 | | Hampton Inn | 600 Memorial Ave | Chicopee, MA | 12.2 mi. | (413) 593-1500 | | Days Inn Chicopee | 450 Memorial Dr | Chicopee, MA | 14.8 mi. | (413) 739-7311 | | Econo Lodge | 357 Burnett Rd | Chicopee, MA | 14.8 mi. | (413) 592-9101 | | Super 8 Hotel Chicopee | 463 Memorial Dr | Chicopee, MA | 14.8 mi. | (413) 592-6171 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 184 Shelburne Rd | Greenfield, MA | 14.8 mi. | (413) 773-0057 | | Plantation Inn Of New England Inc | 295 Burnett Rd | Chicopee, MA | 14.9 mi. | (800) 248-8495 | | Howard Johnson Inn | 125 Mohawk TRL | Greenfield, MA | 14.9 mi. | (413) 774-2211 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 321 Center St | Ludlow, MA | 15.0 mi. | (413) 589-9300 | | Holiday Inn Holyoke | 245 Whiting Farms Rd | Holyoke, MA | 15.4 mi. | (413) 534-3311 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 375 Whitney Ave | Holyoke, MA | 15.9 mi. | (413) 532-3100 | | Motel 6 | Burnett Rd | Chicopee, MA | 16.6 mi. | (413) 592-5141 | | Knights Inn-West Springfield Ma | 1557 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 17.1 mi. | (800) 843-5644 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 106 Capital Dr | West Springfield, MA | 17.5 mi. | (413) 736-5000 | | Red Roof Inn | 1254 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 17.5 mi. | (413) 731-1010 | | Best Western Hotel/conf | 1080 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 17.8 mi. | (413) 781-8750 | | Hampton Inn | 1011 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 18.0 mi. | (413) 732-1300 | | Econo Lodge | 1533 Elm St | West Springfield, MA | 18.4 mi. | (413) 734-8278 | | Candlewood Suites | 3030 Elm St | West Springfield, MA | 18.6 mi. | (413) 739-1122 | | Rodeway Inn | 572 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 18.6 mi. | (413) 788-9648 | | Holiday Inn- Springfield | 711 Dwight St | Springfield, MA | 19.1 mi. | (413) 781-0900 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 64 Border Way | West Springfield, MA | 19.5 mi. | (800) 331-3131 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 2 Southampton Rd | Westfield, MA | 19.5 mi. | (413) 568-2821 | | Marriott Springfield | Corner Boland Way & E Columbus Ave | Springfield, MA | 19.6 mi. | (413) 781-7111 | | Sheraton Springfield | One Springfield Ctr | Springfield, MA | 19.6 mi. | (413) 781-1010 | | Hilton Garden Inn Springfield | 800 W Columbus Ave | Springfield, MA | 20.2 mi. | (413) 886-8000 |
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| Bull Frog Bed & Breakfast | Conway Rd | Ashfield, MA | 16.9 mi. | (413) 628-4493 |
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Amherst Weather & Climate
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Central Massachusetts has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and snowy and summers are warm and humid. There is a large seasonal temperature variance in central Massachusetts, because places further inland do not have the moderating influence of the ocean. West-central Massachusetts has colder winters and cooler summers than areas along the coast. Summer thunderstorms are common, on average about 30 per year. Nor-easters (winter storms with winds coming from the Northeast) can drop a foot or more of snow. In summer, central Massachusetts is slightly more humid than the coast. In autumn, the air becomes crisp and sunny days bring bright and colorful foliage to the dense forests.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
33°F |
11°F |
3.76 in. |
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| February |
36°F |
13°F |
2.85 in. |
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| March |
45°F |
23°F |
3.59 in. |
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| April |
57°F |
33°F |
3.83 in. |
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| May |
69°F |
45°F |
4.11 in. |
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| June |
78°F |
54°F |
3.81 in. |
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| July |
83°F |
59°F |
3.95 in. |
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| August |
80°F |
57°F |
4.10 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
48°F |
4.06 in. |
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| October |
61°F |
36°F |
3.96 in. |
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| November |
49°F |
28°F |
3.93 in. |
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| December |
38°F |
18°F |
3.62 in. |
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Amherst Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located about 18 miles southwest of Amherst in Westfield, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 31 miles southwest of Amherst in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Worcester Regional airport (ORH) located roughly 33 miles east of Amherst in Worcester, Massachusetts, Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) located around 63 miles east of Amherst in Bedford, Massachusetts, the Manchester airport (MHT) located about 67 miles northeast of Amherst in Manchester, New Hampshire, the Albany International airport (ALB) located approximately 69 miles northwest of Amherst in Albany, New York, and finally the Theodore Francis Green State airport (PVD) located roughly 72 miles southeast of Amherst in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Amherst Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 22.0 mi. | | | High Hopes Orchard | Westmoreland | NH | 41.2 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 41.7 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 53.6 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 59.9 mi. | | | Jeepers | Albany | NY | 65.6 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 66.6 mi. | | | Hoffman's Playland | Latham | NY | 67.8 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 71.9 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 72.9 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 73.0 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 74.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 75.1 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 77.8 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 78.0 mi. | | | Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 84.2 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 91.7 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 92.7 mi. | | | Water Slide World | Lake George | NY | 94.1 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 101.3 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 101.4 mi. | | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 101.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Amherst Golf Club | Amherst | MA | | | | Hickory Ridge Country Club | Amherst | MA | | | | Cherry Hill Golf Course | North Amherst | MA | 2.8 mi. | | | Holyoke Country Club | Holyoke | MA | 8.5 mi. | | | Westover Golf Club | Granby | MA | 9.0 mi. | | | Beaver Brook Golf Club | Haydenville | MA | 9.1 mi. | | | Northampton Country Club | Leeds | MA | 9.1 mi. | | | Ledges Municipal Golf Course | South Hadley | MA | 9.3 mi. | | | Pine Grove Golf Course | Northampton | MA | 9.3 mi. | | | Mill Valley Country Club | Belchertown | MA | 9.9 mi. | | | Country Club of Greenfield | Greenfield | MA | 14.3 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Course | Greenfield | MA | 14.3 mi. | | | Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club | Turners Falls | MA | 15.2 mi. | | | Southampton Country Club | Southampton | MA | 15.7 mi. | | | Edge Hill Golf Course | Ashfield | MA | 16.3 mi. | | | Chicopee Country Club | Chicopee | MA | 17.1 mi. | | | Dunroamin Country Club | Gilbertville | MA | 17.2 mi. | | | East Mountain Country Club | Westfield | MA | 17.8 mi. | | | Country Club of Wilbraham | Wilbraham | MA | 18.6 mi. | | | Petersham Country Club | Petersham | MA | 18.8 mi. | | | Veterans Memorial Golf Course | Springfield | MA | 19.7 mi. | | | CrumpinFox Club | Bernardston | MA | 20.1 mi. | | | Ellinwood Country Club | Athol | MA | 20.7 mi. | | | Shaker Farms Country Club | Westfield | MA | 21.4 mi. | | | Tekoa Country Club | Westfield | MA | 21.6 mi. | | | Northfield Golf Club | Northfield | MA | 21.7 mi. | | | Franconia Golf Course | Springfield | MA | 22.0 mi. | | | Hampden Country Club | Hampden | MA | 22.1 mi. | | | Pine Knoll Executive Golf Course | East Longmeadow | MA | 22.1 mi. | | | Quaboag Country Club | Monson | MA | 22.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 13.1 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 24.6 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 31.8 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 32.5 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 32.5 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 33.3 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 39.7 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 44.6 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 44.8 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 53.1 mi. | | | Stratton | Stratton Mountain | VT | 54.5 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 55.5 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 57.0 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 57.2 mi. | | | Bromley | Manchester Center | VT | 61.4 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 65.7 mi. | | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 67.7 mi. | | | Willard Mountain | Greenwich | NY | 69.7 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 70.2 mi. | | | Okemo Mountain Resort | Ludlow | VT | 70.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Elwell State Park | | MA | 6.0 mi. | | | Skinner State Park | | MA | 6.3 mi. | | | Holyoke Heritage State Park | | MA | 13.1 mi. | | | Chicopee Memorial State Park | | MA | 14.5 mi. | | | Red Bridge State Park | | MA | 15.0 mi. | | | Hampton Ponds State Park | | MA | 16.9 mi. | | | Gardner State Park | | MA | 18.8 mi. | | | Robinson State Park | | MA | 21.2 mi. | | | Robinson State Park | | MA | 21.3 mi. | | | Sweet Pond State Park | | VT | 26.1 mi. | | | Windsor James State Park | | MA | 26.2 mi. | | | Scantic River State Park | | CT | 27.7 mi. | | | Wells State Park | | MA | 28.9 mi. | | | Fort Dummer State Park | | VT | 29.8 mi. | | | Wahconah Falls State Park | | MA | 30.7 mi. | | | Pisgah State Park | | NH | 32.0 mi. | | | Rhododendron State Park | | NH | 32.4 mi. | | | Bigelow Hollow State Park | | CT | 33.1 mi. | | | Bigelow State Park | | CT | 34.0 mi. | | | Pierces Island State Park | | NH | 36.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art | Amherst | MA | | (Art) | | | Mead Art Museum | Amherst | MA | | (Art) | | | Smith College Museum of Art | Northampton | MA | 7.2 mi. | (Art) | | Historic Deerfield | Deerfield | MA | 12.1 mi. | (History) | | Wistariahurst Museum | Holyoke | MA | 13.1 mi. | (History) | | Hidden Hills Historical Museums | Chesterfield | MA | 16.2 mi. | (History) | | Springfield Museums | Springfield | MA | 19.6 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Springfield Science Museum | Springfield | MA | 19.6 mi. | (Science) | | George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum | Springfield | MA | 19.6 mi. | (Art) | | Springfield Museum of Fine Arts | Springfield | MA | 19.6 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Valley Historical Museum | Springfield | MA | 19.6 mi. | (History) | | Somers Mountain Museum of Natural History and Primitive Technology | Somers | CT | 27.6 mi. | (Science) | | Hancock Shaker Village | Pittsfield | MA | 37.2 mi. | (History) | | Higgins Armory Museum | Worcester | MA | 37.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | EcoTarium | Worcester | MA | 37.7 mi. | (Science) | | Worcester African Cultural Center | Worcester | MA | 37.7 mi. | (Art) | | Worcester Art Museum | Worcester | MA | 37.7 mi. | (Art) | | Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge | Stockbridge | MA | 41.3 mi. | (Art) | | Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute | Williamstown | MA | 41.6 mi. | (Art) | | Lutz Childrens Museum | Manchester | CT | 41.8 mi. | (Children's) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 68.7 mi. | | | Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 72.8 mi. | | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 74.7 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 74.7 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 76.5 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 90.9 mi. | |
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