Amherst is a vibrant and lively college town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts with an urban/suburban vibe and a population of approximately 39,000 residents. Amherst, which encompasses 27.7 square miles, is the northernmost town in the Hartford-Springfield Metropolitan Region known as “The Knowledge Corner.” Residents enjoy the many academic, cultural and political events and activities the community has to offer. Its lush open space, rolling hills and crystal-clear lakes provide a wealth of recreation opportunities.
Amherst offers a plethora of opportunities to stay active, from ice skating, sledding and pond hockey during cold-weather months to cooling off in warmer weather along pristine lakes and ponds, or boating and fishing along the Connecticut River. A series of hiking and biking trails include a rail-to-trail which connects Amherst and Northampton. Points of interest include the Amherst Cinema Arts Center, Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College and the Emily Dickinson Museum, which honors the birthplace of Emily Dickinson, poet and lifelong Amherst resident.
Located in the Pioneer Valley encompassing Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden counties, Amherst bustles with amenities including small retail shops, restaurants and bars, music venues, art galleries and museums.
Amherst is a vibrant and lively college town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts with an urban/suburban vibe and a population of approximately 39,000 residents. Amherst, which encompasses 27.7 square miles, is the northernmost town in the Hartford-Springfield Metropolitan Region known as “The Knowledge Corner.” Residents enjoy the many academic, cultural and political events and activities the community has to offer. Its lush open space, rolling hills and crystal-clear lakes provide a wealth of recreation opportunities.
Amherst offers a plethora of opportunities to stay active, from ice skating, sledding and pond hockey during cold-weather months to cooling off in warmer weather along pristine lakes and ponds, or boating and fishing along the Connecticut River. A series of hiking and biking trails include a rail-to-trail which connects Amherst and Northampton. Points of interest include the Amherst Cinema Arts Center, Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College and the Emily Dickinson Museum, which honors the birthplace of Emily Dickinson, poet and lifelong Amherst resident.
Located in the Pioneer Valley encompassing Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden counties, Amherst bustles with amenities including small retail shops, restaurants and bars, music venues, art galleries and museums.
Amherst is a vibrant and lively college town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts with an urban/suburban vibe and a population of approximately 39,000 residents. Amherst, which encompasses 27.7 square miles, is the northernmost town in the Hartford-Springfield Metropolitan Region known as “The Knowledge Corner.” Residents enjoy the many academic, cultural and political events and activities the community has to offer. Its lush open space, rolling hills and crystal-clear lakes provide a wealth of recreation opportunities.
Amherst offers a plethora of opportunities to stay active, from ice skating, sledding and pond hockey during cold-weather months to cooling off in warmer weather along pristine lakes and ponds, or boating and fishing along the Connecticut River. A series of hiking and biking trails include a rail-to-trail which connects Amherst and Northampton. Points of interest include the Amherst Cinema Arts Center, Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College and the Emily Dickinson Museum, which honors the birthplace of Emily Dickinson, poet and lifelong Amherst resident.
Located in the Pioneer Valley encompassing Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden counties, Amherst bustles with amenities including small retail shops, restaurants and bars, music venues, art galleries and museums.
