Situated 20 miles north of Springfield, it is a politically liberal city of 29,473 residents with a thriving cultural center and lively arts and music scene. This college town is part of a cross-state cultural and economic partnership with Connecticut River Valley communities known as the Knowledge Corridor and is home to Smith College, Northampton High School, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School and the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech.
Northampton’s motto, “Caritas, educatio, justitia,” translates to “Caring, education and justice,” a fitting description for this Pioneer Valley community, also nicknamed “the Paradise City.” The community is a popular tourist destination and is home to the Paradise City Arts Festival as well as Django, a week-long, gypsy jazz music camp held annually at Smith College. The city also boasts numerous live music venues featuring popular bands and musicians, weekly farmers markets and is host each May to the annual LGBTQ+ Parade and Pride event.
Northampton is a rail trail hub, and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy its protected open space, recreational parks and walking paths. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority operates bus service to nearby towns as well as to local colleges and universities, and rail service is provided by Amtrak.
Situated 20 miles north of Springfield, it is a politically liberal city of 29,473 residents with a thriving cultural center and lively arts and music scene. This college town is part of a cross-state cultural and economic partnership with Connecticut River Valley communities known as the Knowledge Corridor and is home to Smith College, Northampton High School, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School and the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech.
Northampton’s motto, “Caritas, educatio, justitia,” translates to “Caring, education and justice,” a fitting description for this Pioneer Valley community, also nicknamed “the Paradise City.” The community is a popular tourist destination and is home to the Paradise City Arts Festival as well as Django, a week-long, gypsy jazz music camp held annually at Smith College. The city also boasts numerous live music venues featuring popular bands and musicians, weekly farmers markets and is host each May to the annual LGBTQ+ Parade and Pride event.
Northampton is a rail trail hub, and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy its protected open space, recreational parks and walking paths. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority operates bus service to nearby towns as well as to local colleges and universities, and rail service is provided by Amtrak.
Situated 20 miles north of Springfield, it is a politically liberal city of 29,473 residents with a thriving cultural center and lively arts and music scene. This college town is part of a cross-state cultural and economic partnership with Connecticut River Valley communities known as the Knowledge Corridor and is home to Smith College, Northampton High School, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School and the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech.
Northampton’s motto, “Caritas, educatio, justitia,” translates to “Caring, education and justice,” a fitting description for this Pioneer Valley community, also nicknamed “the Paradise City.” The community is a popular tourist destination and is home to the Paradise City Arts Festival as well as Django, a week-long, gypsy jazz music camp held annually at Smith College. The city also boasts numerous live music venues featuring popular bands and musicians, weekly farmers markets and is host each May to the annual LGBTQ+ Parade and Pride event.
Northampton is a rail trail hub, and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy its protected open space, recreational parks and walking paths. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority operates bus service to nearby towns as well as to local colleges and universities, and rail service is provided by Amtrak.
