The Eric Carle Museum in Amherst is a popular choice when you want to remember your favorite childhood books.Students at the Five Colleges - including Mount Holyoke College - have free admission. Nearby Smith College also has its own art museum. The Mount Holyoke College Art Museum right on campus has over 17,000 works of art and objects of material culture.

Looking for a new restaurant favorite? Food-focused blogs such as Explore Western Mass and Eater Boston have lists for you.Ī 2022 exhibit of work by vanessa german in the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum.

Don't forget to stop at Atkins Farm Country Market for some cider donuts, local produce or other baked goods to bring back to your room.

Ride the bus to Amherst to enjoy delicious Italian food at Pasta E Basta, authentic Mexican food at Mission Cantina, a slice of pizza at Antonio's or addictive baked goods at Insomnia Cookies.

Top off your meal with a trip to Herrell's Ice Cream & Bakery and a dish of M&C's - Mount Holyoke's own ice cream flavor.įind your favorite slice at Antonio's Pizza in Amherst

Car access can also get you to nearby Northampton, where student favorites include Local Burger and Familiars Coffee & Tea.

Catch a ride with a friend to Master Chef in South Hadley for great Japanese and Korean food.

Another James Beard Award nominee is Daily Operation in Easthampton.Or go on an even fancier date at the James Beard Award–nominated Blue Heron Restaurant.Take your partner on a fancy date at Food 101 Bar & Bistro.Other popular restaurants in the Village Commons include Johnny’s Bar & Grille and Taproom, Duro West African Cuisine, Iya Sushi and Noodle Kitchen, Tailgate Picnic and Batch Ice Cream.Need a broader range of coffee options? EaterBoston has a whole guide to Northampton coffee shops.Thirsty Mind Coffee & Wine Bar serves beverages and more just off campus at the Village Commons in South Hadley.IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen in the Village Commons Frances Perk is Mount Holyoke College’s on-campus café, serving Indigo Coffee and organic, fair trade and kosher food and treats.

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