Guidebook for Belchertown

Loren & Tracy
Loren & Tracy
Guidebook for Belchertown

Sightseeing

Bike the rail trail to Amherst or Northampton.
6 locals recommend
Norwottuck Rail Trail
Norwottuck Rail Trail
6 locals recommend
Bike the rail trail to Amherst or Northampton.
Bicycling, fishing.
48 locals recommend
Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam Rd
48 locals recommend
Bicycling, fishing.
Well marked trails run near the Scarboro Loft and all around Amherst. Three-state Metacomet-Monadnock trail connects to Robert Frost trail system.
9 locals recommend
Robert Frost Trail
Robert Frost Trail
9 locals recommend
Well marked trails run near the Scarboro Loft and all around Amherst. Three-state Metacomet-Monadnock trail connects to Robert Frost trail system.
Beautiful 1.25 mile walk from Scarboro Loft to Scarboro Pond Conservation Area. Beavers!
Scarboro Pond
Beautiful 1.25 mile walk from Scarboro Loft to Scarboro Pond Conservation Area. Beavers!
Hiking trails. 2 miles from Scarboro Loft.
Cadwell Memorial Forest
Hiking trails. 2 miles from Scarboro Loft.
Dramatic gorge, waterfall and ridge hike through Belchertown Historic Site area.
Holland Glen
Dramatic gorge, waterfall and ridge hike through Belchertown Historic Site area.
Summit hike with 360-degree vista just ten minutes away. You can summit Bare Mtn (west side of Rt 116) in <45 min or take a longer hike up the higher Mt. Norwottuck (east side).
17 locals recommend
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
1500 West St
17 locals recommend
Summit hike with 360-degree vista just ten minutes away. You can summit Bare Mtn (west side of Rt 116) in <45 min or take a longer hike up the higher Mt. Norwottuck (east side).
Drive or hike to the "Summit House." Nice hiking and great picnic sites. Views of the Pioneer Valley and CT River.
Skinner State Park Road
Skinner State Park Road
Drive or hike to the "Summit House." Nice hiking and great picnic sites. Views of the Pioneer Valley and CT River.

Essentials

Great country market and cafe.
Atkins Farms Bakery
1150 West St
Great country market and cafe.
4 miles south on Route 9. Bus service available.
27 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
470 N Main St
27 locals recommend
4 miles south on Route 9. Bus service available.

Arts & Culture

Great for kids and adults, too.
49 locals recommend
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 W Bay Rd
49 locals recommend
Great for kids and adults, too.

Drinks & Nightlife

Epic craft beer selection. Short drive or bike ride from Scarboro Loft.
9 locals recommend
The Moan & Dove
460 West St
9 locals recommend
Epic craft beer selection. Short drive or bike ride from Scarboro Loft.

Everything Else

Nice, short hike to streams and waterfall.
Buffam Falls
Nice, short hike to streams and waterfall.
Newly renovated cinema in the center of Amherst.
48 locals recommend
Amherst Cinema Arts Center
28 Amity St
48 locals recommend
Newly renovated cinema in the center of Amherst.

Food Scene

Great, organic country breakfasts and craft breads.
13 locals recommend
Roadhouse Cafe
176 Federal St
13 locals recommend
Great, organic country breakfasts and craft breads.
Great Mexican/El Slavadorian takeout food. 10-minute drive or delivery available.
7 locals recommend
El Comalito
460 West St
7 locals recommend
Great Mexican/El Slavadorian takeout food. 10-minute drive or delivery available.
Delivers food from many Amherst restaurants. http://www.deliveryexpress.com/mall/amherstlobby.htm
Delivery Express
150 Fearing St
Delivers food from many Amherst restaurants. http://www.deliveryexpress.com/mall/amherstlobby.htm
Good Mexican food, big margaritas, hip atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Mission Cantina
485 West St
28 locals recommend
Good Mexican food, big margaritas, hip atmosphere.
Great tea rolls! Outside seating.
13 locals recommend
Fresh Side
39 S Pleasant St
13 locals recommend
Great tea rolls! Outside seating.
They deliver! (413) 256-6100 http://www.sibiespizza.com/
Sibie's Pizza
481 West St
They deliver! (413) 256-6100 http://www.sibiespizza.com/