Downtown Northampton

Visit Northampton

Northampton's walkable downtown is just steps from the Smith College campus. Main Street is lined with independent shops, bookstores, cafes, and restaurants -- it's consistently rated one of the best small-town downtowns in New England.

Friday lunch is on your own. See the restaurant recommendations on the main schedule for ideas, or just wander Main Street and follow your nose.

The town is also home to a thriving arts scene, live music venues, and the Academy of Music Theatre, one of the last remaining municipal theaters in the country.