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Northampton
is a vibrant city nestled in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in Western Massachusetts. It has a population of approximately 30,000 and is a renowned arts and entertainment center. Author John Villani named Northampton the "Number One Best Small Arts Town in America," and it was one of the "Top 25 Arts Destinations in the Nation" by AmericanStyle Magazine. Downtown Northampton is home to prestigious Smith College, and another well-respected womens college, Mount Holyoke College, is across the river in South Hadley. The city of Northampton offers one of the most exciting downtown centers in New England with a unique blend of retail shops, art galleries, museums, clubs, theaters and eclectic restaurants and cafes. The Boston Globe said this about Northampton: "This small city offers more restaurants and shops, certainly more galleries, theaters and performance venues than most urban centers dozens of times its size. Add two rivers, mountain views, landscaped parks and meadow walks, and you begin to see why people call it paradise." For outdoor recreation, you can raft the Connecticut River or go tubing or kayaking on the Deerfield River. There are hundreds of hiking trails in the area and biking is available on the Norwottuck Rail Trail and the Northampton Bike Path. Both of these paved bike paths follow the lines of old railroad beds, and offer views of pretty backyard gardens, dairy farms, and mountain ranges. Other activities include hot air ballooning, picking apples or berries at a country farm and antiquing. Northampton is an easy day trip from Boston, New York City and Hartford, Connecticut.
Surrounding areas: Amherst, Massachusetts (7.1 mi), Norwich Pond, Massachusetts (9.9 mi), Mill River, Massachusetts (12.2 mi), Conway, Massachusetts (13.1 mi), Huntington, Massachusetts (13.5 mi), Shutesbury, Massachusetts (14.9 mi), Ashfield, Massachusetts (15.8 mi)
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Northampton Vacation Rentals
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Northampton Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Best Western Valley Inn & Suites | 117 Conz St | Northampton, MA | | (413) 586-1500 | | The Autumn Inn | 259 Elm St | Northampton, MA | | (413) 584-7660 | | The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center | 1 Atwood Dr | Northampton, MA | | (413) 586-1211 | | The Hotel Northampton | 36 King St | Northampton, MA | | (413) 584-3100 | | Hampton Inn | 24 Bay Rd | Hadley, MA | 2.1 mi. | (413) 586-4851 | | Quality Inn | 237 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 3.9 mi. | (413) 584-9816 | | Country Inn And Suites | 1 Country Club Rd | Holyoke, MA | 4.0 mi. | (413) 533-2100 | | Econo Lodge | 329 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 4.9 mi. | (413) 582-7077 | | The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 400 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 5.6 mi. | (413) 582-0002 | | The Howard Johnson | 401 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 5.6 mi. | (413) 586-0114 | | Courtyard By Marriott/Hadley | 423 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 5.8 mi. | (413) 256-5454 | | The Lord Jeffery Inn | 30 Boltwood Ave | Amherst, MA | 7.1 mi. | (413) 253-2576 | | Hampton Inn | 600 Memorial Ave | Chicopee, MA | 8.8 mi. | (413) 593-1500 | | Red Roof Inn South Deerfield | 9 Greenfield Rd | South Deerfield, MA | 10.2 mi. | (413) 665-7161 | | Holiday Inn Holyoke | 245 Whiting Farms Rd | Holyoke, MA | 10.4 mi. | (413) 534-3311 | | Motel 6 | Rt 5 & 10 | South Deerfield, MA | 10.7 mi. | (413) 665-7161 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 375 Whitney Ave | Holyoke, MA | 10.8 mi. | (413) 532-3100 | | Days Inn Chicopee | 450 Memorial Dr | Chicopee, MA | 11.2 mi. | (413) 739-7311 | | Super 8 Hotel Chicopee | 463 Memorial Dr | Chicopee, MA | 11.2 mi. | (413) 592-6171 | | Econo Lodge | 357 Burnett Rd | Chicopee, MA | 12.0 mi. | (413) 592-9101 | | Plantation Inn Of New England Inc | 295 Burnett Rd | Chicopee, MA | 12.0 mi. | (800) 248-8495 | | Motel 6 | Burnett Rd | Chicopee, MA | 12.3 mi. | (413) 592-5141 | | Knights Inn-West Springfield Ma | 1557 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 12.4 mi. | (800) 843-5644 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 106 Capital Dr | West Springfield, MA | 12.9 mi. | (413) 736-5000 | | Red Roof Inn | 1254 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 12.9 mi. | (413) 731-1010 | | Best Western Hotel/conf | 1080 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 13.2 mi. | (413) 781-8750 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 2 Southampton Rd | Westfield, MA | 13.3 mi. | (413) 568-2821 | | Hampton Inn | 1011 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 13.4 mi. | (413) 732-1300 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 321 Center St | Ludlow, MA | 13.7 mi. | (413) 589-9300 | | Econo Lodge | 1533 Elm St | West Springfield, MA | 13.9 mi. | (413) 734-8278 | | Candlewood Suites | 3030 Elm St | West Springfield, MA | 14.0 mi. | (413) 739-1122 | | Rodeway Inn | 572 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 14.1 mi. | (413) 788-9648 | | Elm Motel | 50 Russell Rd | Westfield, MA | 15.0 mi. | (413) 562-9727 | | Holiday Inn- Springfield | 711 Dwight St | Springfield, MA | 15.1 mi. | (413) 781-0900 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 64 Border Way | West Springfield, MA | 15.1 mi. | (800) 331-3131 | | Deerfield Inn | 81 Oldmain St | Deerfield, MA | 15.3 mi. | (413) 774-5587 | | Marriott Springfield | Corner Boland Way & E Columbus Ave | Springfield, MA | 15.7 mi. | (413) 781-7111 | | Sheraton Springfield | One Springfield Ctr | Springfield, MA | 15.7 mi. | (413) 781-1010 | | Regency Inn | 21 Baldwin St | West Springfield, MA | 16.0 mi. | (413) 781-2130 | | Hilton Garden Inn Springfield | 800 W Columbus Ave | Springfield, MA | 16.4 mi. | (413) 886-8000 |
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| Bull Frog Bed & Breakfast | Conway Rd | Ashfield, MA | 15.8 mi. | (413) 628-4493 |
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Northampton 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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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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Northampton Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located about 12 miles southwest of Northampton in Westfield, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 26 miles south of Northampton in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Worcester Regional airport (ORH) located roughly 39 miles east of Northampton in Worcester, Massachusetts, the Albany International airport (ALB) located around 65 miles northwest of Northampton in Albany, New York, Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) located about 69 miles east of Northampton in Bedford, Massachusetts, the Manchester airport (MHT) located approximately 74 miles northeast of Northampton in Manchester, New Hampshire, the Theodore Francis Green State airport (PVD) located roughly 74 miles southeast of Northampton in Providence, Rhode Island, and finally the Schenectady County airport (SCH) located around 74 miles northwest of Northampton in Schenectady, New York.
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Northampton Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 17.7 mi. | | | High Hopes Orchard | Westmoreland | NH | 46.0 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 47.9 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 48.7 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 60.5 mi. | | | Jeepers | Albany | NY | 61.2 mi. | | | Hoffman's Playland | Latham | NY | 64.0 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 67.0 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 72.6 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 73.6 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 78.9 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 80.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 76.7 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 77.6 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 77.7 mi. | | | Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 78.4 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 84.6 mi. | | | Water Slide World | Lake George | NY | 93.5 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 95.5 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 97.3 mi. | | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 105.9 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 108.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Pine Grove Golf Course | Northampton | MA | | | | Northampton Country Club | Leeds | MA | 3.2 mi. | | | Holyoke Country Club | Holyoke | MA | 3.9 mi. | | | Beaver Brook Golf Club | Haydenville | MA | 4.3 mi. | | | Hickory Ridge Country Club | Amherst | MA | 5.7 mi. | | | Ledges Municipal Golf Course | South Hadley | MA | 6.3 mi. | | | Amherst Golf Club | Amherst | MA | 7.3 mi. | | | Westover Golf Club | Granby | MA | 8.5 mi. | | | Cherry Hill Golf Course | North Amherst | MA | 8.9 mi. | | | Southampton Country Club | Southampton | MA | 9.1 mi. | | | East Mountain Country Club | Westfield | MA | 12.0 mi. | | | Mill Valley Country Club | Belchertown | MA | 12.9 mi. | | | Chicopee Country Club | Chicopee | MA | 13.0 mi. | | | Tekoa Country Club | Westfield | MA | 15.1 mi. | | | Edge Hill Golf Course | Ashfield | MA | 15.2 mi. | | | Shaker Farms Country Club | Westfield | MA | 15.2 mi. | | | Veterans Memorial Golf Course | Springfield | MA | 15.8 mi. | | | Country Club of Greenfield | Greenfield | MA | 17.7 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Course | Greenfield | MA | 17.7 mi. | | | Country Club of Wilbraham | Wilbraham | MA | 17.8 mi. | | | Southwick Country Club | Southwick | MA | 18.1 mi. | | | Agawam Country Club | Feeding Hills | MA | 18.4 mi. | | | St Anne Country Club | Feeding Hills | MA | 18.4 mi. | | | Franconia Golf Course | Springfield | MA | 18.9 mi. | | | Pine Knoll Executive Golf Course | East Longmeadow | MA | 19.5 mi. | | | Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club | Turners Falls | MA | 19.6 mi. | | | Oak Ridge Golf Club | Feeding Hills | MA | 19.8 mi. | | | Oak Ridge Golf Club | Gill | MA | 19.8 mi. | | | Edgewood Golf Club | Southwick | MA | 20.1 mi. | | | Ranch Golf Club | Southwick | MA | 20.1 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 8.4 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 23.9 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 24.8 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 36.1 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 36.6 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 36.6 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 38.0 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 39.9 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 46.4 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 48.5 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 51.5 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 51.8 mi. | | | Stratton | Stratton Mountain | VT | 56.3 mi. | | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 61.3 mi. | | | Bromley | Manchester Center | VT | 62.5 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 63.8 mi. | | | Willard Mountain | Greenwich | NY | 68.5 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 72.2 mi. | | | Okemo Mountain Resort | Ludlow | VT | 74.0 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 74.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Elwell State Park | | MA | 1.1 mi. | | | Skinner State Park | | MA | 3.6 mi. | | | Holyoke Heritage State Park | | MA | 8.9 mi. | | | Hampton Ponds State Park | | MA | 11.0 mi. | | | Gardner State Park | | MA | 11.8 mi. | | | Chicopee Memorial State Park | | MA | 12.1 mi. | | | Red Bridge State Park | | MA | 15.5 mi. | | | Robinson State Park | | MA | 15.8 mi. | | | Robinson State Park | | MA | 16.3 mi. | | | Windsor James State Park | | MA | 22.7 mi. | | | Scantic River State Park | | CT | 24.6 mi. | | | Wahconah Falls State Park | | MA | 26.2 mi. | | | Sweet Pond State Park | | VT | 29.4 mi. | | | Mill Brook State Park | | CT | 32.3 mi. | | | Wells State Park | | MA | 32.4 mi. | | | Penwood State Park | | CT | 32.8 mi. | | | Stratton Brook State Park | | CT | 33.6 mi. | | | Fort Dummer State Park | | VT | 33.8 mi. | | | Balance Rock State Park | | MA | 34.3 mi. | | | Bigelow Hollow State Park | | CT | 34.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Smith College Museum of Art | Northampton | MA | | (Art) | | | Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art | Amherst | MA | 7.1 mi. | (Art) | | Mead Art Museum | Amherst | MA | 7.1 mi. | (Art) | | Wistariahurst Museum | Holyoke | MA | 8.4 mi. | (History) | | Hidden Hills Historical Museums | Chesterfield | MA | 11.2 mi. | (History) | | Historic Deerfield | Deerfield | MA | 15.3 mi. | (History) | | Springfield Museums | Springfield | MA | 15.7 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Springfield Science Museum | Springfield | MA | 15.7 mi. | (Science) | | George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum | Springfield | MA | 15.7 mi. | (Art) | | Springfield Museum of Fine Arts | Springfield | MA | 15.7 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Valley Historical Museum | Springfield | MA | 15.7 mi. | (History) | | Somers Mountain Museum of Natural History and Primitive Technology | Somers | CT | 25.5 mi. | (Science) | | Hancock Shaker Village | Pittsfield | MA | 32.0 mi. | (History) | | Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge | Stockbridge | MA | 34.8 mi. | (Art) | | Lutz Childrens Museum | Manchester | CT | 38.4 mi. | (Children's) | | Wadsworth Atheneum | Hartford | CT | 38.9 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Historical Society | Hartford | CT | 38.9 mi. | (History) | | Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute | Williamstown | MA | 39.2 mi. | (Art) | | Ballard Istitute and Museum of Puppetry | Storrs | CT | 41.0 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Higgins Armory Museum | Worcester | MA | 43.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 65.7 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 71.9 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 75.5 mi. | | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 80.8 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 80.8 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 85.1 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 120.0 mi. | |
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