Guidebook for Belchertown
Sightseeing
Norwottuck Rail Trail
Norwottuck Rail TrailBike the rail trail to Amherst or Northampton.
Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam RdBicycling, fishing.
Well marked trails run near the Scarboro Loft and all around Amherst. Three-state Metacomet-Monadnock trail connects to Robert Frost trail system.
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Robert Frost Trail
Robert Frost TrailWell 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!
Cadwell Memorial Forest
Hiking trails. 2 miles from Scarboro Loft.
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).
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Mount Holyoke Range State Park
1500 West StSummit 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 RoadDrive or hike to the "Summit House." Nice hiking and great picnic sites. Views of the Pioneer Valley and CT River.
Essentials
Atkins Farms Bakery
1150 West StGreat country market and cafe.
Stop & Shop
470 N Main St4 miles south on Route 9. Bus service available.
Arts & Culture
Great for kids and adults, too.
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 W Bay RdGreat for kids and adults, too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Epic craft beer selection. Short drive or bike ride from Scarboro Loft.
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The Moan & Dove
460 West StEpic craft beer selection. Short drive or bike ride from Scarboro Loft.
Everything Else
Buffam Falls
Nice, short hike to streams and waterfall.
Newly renovated cinema in the center of Amherst.
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Amherst Cinema Arts Center
28 Amity StNewly renovated cinema in the center of Amherst.
Food Scene
Roadhouse Cafe
176 Federal StGreat, organic country breakfasts and craft breads.
Great Mexican/El Slavadorian takeout food. 10-minute drive or delivery available.
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El Comalito
460 West StGreat 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 StDelivers food from many Amherst restaurants.
http://www.deliveryexpress.com/mall/amherstlobby.htm
Mission Cantina
485 West StGood Mexican food, big margaritas, hip atmosphere.
Fresh Side
39 S Pleasant StGreat tea rolls! Outside seating.
Sibie's Pizza
481 West StThey deliver!
(413) 256-6100
http://www.sibiespizza.com/