Amherst (Massachusetts)

[[file:Amherst MA WV Banner.jpg|1280px|Amherst Community Mural at Amherst West Cemetery|Halal Explorer to Amherst}} Amherst is based in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. Amherst is home to about 35,000 residents as well as the campuses of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College and Hampshire College. A friendly mix of students, academics and retirees makes it a quintcrucial New England college town.

Amherst is at the center of a vibrant academic consortium comprising UMass, Amherst College, Hampshire College and two more colleges in neighboring towns: Smith College in Northampton (Massachusetts) | Northampton and Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley. Because of this the area is frequently referred to as the "Five College Area."

Introduction

When to visit

The most popular time to visit Amherst is during autumn, because of the stunning fall foliage display throughout the area. This peaks in mid-October. Views of the foliage can be seen from the surrounding mountains and the hiking trails and throughout the college campuses. During this time tourists also come to take part in agricultural activities such as apple picking, farmer's markets and hay rides. The town is bustling with college students during the season, making the town congested and sometimes crowded. Although and the students add to the youthful atmosphere of the town and make it lively and energetic.

Travel to Amherst (Massachusetts)

Travel by vehicle to Amherst (Massachusetts)

Route 9 is the primary street in and out of town and it can get pretty busy when the colleges are in session. Extended construction has just been completed on the art deco Route 9 Calvin Coolidge Bridge over the Connecticut River between Northampton (Massachusetts) | Northampton and Hadley, markedly easing the congestion as one approaches Amherst.

Route 116 is the picturesque central artery through Amherst. UMass, Amherst College, Hampshire College and the main shopping neighborhood are all situated along 116.

I-91 is the main north-south artery through the Pioneer Valley area, providing access to Route 9 for drivers approaching from Northern New England or Connecticut and New York City.

Please look out for drunk drivers during the nights after college students are finishing their parties!

Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) - ☎ +1 413 586-5806 +1-877-779-PVTA Operates a good bus system that can take you between the UMass campus, Northampton and South Hadley. Inter-campus PVTA routes are free for Five College students, enabling PVTA the claim to fame of operating the second-largest free-fare public transit system in the world (second only to the entire nation of the Netherlands).

Peter Pan, 79 South Pleasant Street, ☎ +1 413-256-0431. Buses can take you to Springfield (Massachusetts) | Springfield, Hartford, New York City, or further.
Megabus. Service from New York City, Hartford, Montpelier and Burlington. Buses arrive and depart at the Hampshire Mall Shopping Center in the parking lot between the Cinemark and the rear of Target; from the mall you can catch the PVTA Blue 43 bus route to get into town. Fares from $1 and up.

Travel by plane to Amherst (Massachusetts)

The two airports you'll want to look at are nearby Bradley Airport (IATA Flight Code: BDL) in Windsor Locks, Connecticut (One hour by car) and Logan Airport (IATA Flight Code: BOS) in Boston (Two hours or more away depending on traffic).

Valley Transporter, ☎ +1 413-253-1350. Offers convenient (though expensive) shuttle service from Bradley Airport to Amherst and the surrounding area.
Seemo Shuttle, ☎ +1-800-908-2829. Offers a shuttle service to Bradley ($40), Boston Logan, JFK and LaGuardia in New York.

Travel by train to Amherst (Massachusetts)

Due to the rerouting of Amtrak Vermonter service, Amherst is no longer served by train. Nearest train stop is in Northampton (Massachusetts) | Northampton, 10 kilometers to the West. Alternativly, much more frequent service's are available from nearby Springfield (Massachusetts) | Springfield.

What to See

Gallery A3 | 28 Amity Street - ☎ +1 413 256-4250 Amherst Art Alliance gallery located in Amherst Cinema complex. W-Su, 1PM Monday - 7PM. Opening Hours: receptions first Thursday every month.

Emily Dickinson Museum: The Homestead & The Evergreens 280 Main Street - ☎ +1 413 542-8161 Birthplace and home of Emily Dickinson and dedicated to celebrating her life and work. Open March-December. Hours Wed-Sun, 11AM Monday - 5PM; extended to 10AM Monday - 6PM in June, July and August. Four tours are offered. $8-$3, free for FC students.

Mead Art Museum ☎ +1 413 542-2335 Amherst College. Free.

Pratt Museum of Natural History ☎ +1 413 542-2165 Amherst College, ☎.

Fine Arts Center ☎ +1 413 545-2511 Univ. of Mass.

Amherst History Museum at the Strong House 67 Amity Street - ☎ +1 413 256-0678 A 1750 perioid house and 18th century gardens is the Historical Society's backdrop for the telling of local history by guided tour. Adults $4, Seniors, students and children $3, under 6 free.

National Yiddish Book Center 1021 West Street - ☎ +1 413 256-4900 (Route 116). World's only museum devoted exclusively to Yiddish literature and culture. Theater, gardens, exhibits, gallery and English-language bookstore. Year round, Monday - F, 10AM Monday - 3:30PM; Sunday 11AM Monday - 4PM. Free.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art 1025 West Bay Road - ☎ +1 413 658-1100 Collections of picture book art from around the world. Hours Tuesday - F, 10AM Monday - 4PM; Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM; Sunday 12PM Monday - 5PM. Adults $7, Children $5.

University Museum of Contemporary Art 151 Presidents Drive - ☎ +1 413-545-3670 Museum dedicated to contemporary art, open since 1975. Hour Mo, Closed (and during academic breaks and holidays); Tuesday to Friday 11AM–4:30PM; Saturday - Sunday 2–5PM.

Colleges

Amherst College Enjoy a walk around one of the most stunning (and highest-ranked) colleges in New England.
University of Massachusetts The flagship of the University of Massachusetts system, by far the largest academic institution in the region and the only university in the area offering graduate programs.
Hampshire College Is the youngest liberal arts college in Amherst.
Mt. Holyoke in nearby South Hadley is a highly ranked women's college.
Smith College in Northampton_(Massachusetts) | Northampton is another highly respected women's college.

Muslim Travel Tips

Because of the large population of college students and there are frequent concerts and other activities that cater to the college crowd.

Amherst Cinema 28 Amity Street - ☎ +1 413 253-2547 Amherst's only non-profit movie theater. Recently opened and very modern with small but very nice theaters playing primarily independent films. Tickets range from $6.50 to $8.50, offering discount prices for students and members.

Fine Arts Center ☎ +1 413 545-0481 145 Fine Arts Center. Located on the UMass campus, this center offers a variety of arts and education programs year round with excellent prices. Make sure to check out their calendar of events when you're in the area. If you're a student at one of the Five Colleges, don't miss your chance to attend a great performance for as low as $7-$15.

Mullins Center - 200 Commonwealth Ave - ☎ +1 413 545-3001 The Mullins Center is home to UMass Athletics as well as the latest rock and pop bands who frequently make this center a stop on their nationwide tours. There is also a public skating rink as a fun alternative. Just make sure to check their schedule as the rink hours are pretty irregular.

The Norwottuck Rail Trail , - Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail -Q715791 Scenic ten mile paved trail passing through the towns of Amherst, Hadley and Northampton. Great for biking, jogging, roller blading, or just walking along. There are many places to get on and it's a great way to spend the day with your family, friends, or even on your own, with rest places and picnic tables along the way. There is also an extension now that you can get on in Northampton, pick up your bike and go over the railroad tracks, that takes you to Look Park in Florence.

Self-guided Cellphone Tour of Simple Gifts Organic Farm , - 1089 North Pleasant, St. Visitors to the Simple Gifts Farm in North Amherst, MA can now use their cellphones to take self-guided tours that explain what’s happening at 15 stops around the 32-acre farm. Stops include information on the organic vegetable, livestock including chickens, cattle, pigs and sheep, as well as farm history and ecology. Maps are available at the top of the parking lot.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Amherst (Massachusetts)

Amherst centre has a variety of boutique and book stores.

A.J. Hastings - 45 South Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 253-2840 A family owned and operated business that has been providing office and school supplies, newspapers and magazines to the local community and nearby collegiate market since 1914. Open daily.

Amherst Books - 8 Main Street - ☎ +1 413 256-1547 A locally owned, independent bookshop, selling new & used books. Michelin Guide 'Pick'; Boston Magazine 'Best'.

Amherst Music House & Guitar Workshop | 233 North Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 549-1728
Amherst Wines & Spirits - 233 North Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 549-0900 Staff is knowledgeable and unstuffy; a service-oriented business with competitive pricing and high quality selection. Free tastings every Saturday, 2 - 5PM.

Atkins Farms - 1150 West Street - ☎ +1 413 253-9528 Apple Orchard and Country Food Market near the Holyoke Mountain Range, where the Atkins Family has been growing apples for over 100 years.

Henion Bakery - 174 North Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 253-4909 Since 1993 David W. Henion and Barbara Kline have been offering a wide variety of fresh scratch-baked goods. Cafe space for on-premises consumption. Best fresh donuts in the known Universe.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Amherst (Massachusetts)

There is an interesting selection of locations for eating out in Amherst, from the traditional college-town fare (pizza, wings, subs) that one would expect from a town with 3 colleges, to some unique and interesting local restaurants. Many are situated in the downtown area, around the intersections of North Pleasant Street (Route 116) and Main Street.

Antonio's 31 North Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 253-0808 Open daily until 1AM, weekends until 2AM. An Amherst icon serving Pizzas by the slice. Their Cheese Pizzas is OK but people really come here for their specialty slices such as their Chicken blue Cheese (white Pizzas topped with buffalo Chicken and blue cheese), quesadilla (chicken, [ Cheese and pico de gallo topped with Tortillas chips) and Steaks burrito (steak, Rice and beans). Many Vegetarian slices too. $3 a slice.

Bueno y Sano ☎ +1 413 253-4000 Boltwood Walk. Giant burritos made from fresh ingredients. Tacos and quesadillas are also on the menu, but the burrito will run you about $6 and you won't be hungry afterwards.

The Hangar 55 University Dr - ☎ +1 413-549-9461 Open daily 11:30AM until 1AM. This place makes Chicken wings as an art form. You can get boneless or traditional wings in aptly named sizes such as "747" or "DC-10". Their buffalo Sauce has five levels of intensity but their other flavors, such as honey barbecue and teriyaki, are great too. There are an insane number of soft drinks on tap and you can get delivery too (wings, not Cola). Their delivery business is named Wings (549-9464). $5-$10.

Pho Noodles Soup ☎ +1 413 253-0007 41 Boltwood Walk. Right behind Antonio's next to (Thai) Corner. Offers Vietnamese and Korean dishes consisting of Rice Noodles soups, appetizers, salads and Noodles dishes. Great for lunch or something warm to eat on a rainy day. The owner is very friendly and your meal will probably run you about $7-$10.

River Shark Cafe 17 Montague Road - ☎ +1 413 259-4259 Unique breakfast place and cafe. For breakfast try their stuffed French toast (corn flake encrusted, fruit filled French toast)

The Sub 33 E Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 549-5160 Open for lunch and dinner, this independent sub shop makes astonishingly good subs and Pizzas and you can easily get a meal there for under $10. The owner is friendly and the place is kept spotlessly clean.

La Veracruzana South Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 253-6900 Shredded Chicken Burrito is a must! Authentic Mexican food and atmosphere. They make their own salsa and Tortillas chips and they offer a great selection of Mexican organic juice and there are so many different food choices you will have more than one favorite. There is also a park across the street or tables set up to eat outdoors on a nice day.

Pita Pocket's 103 North Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002 - ☎ +1 413 256-3600 - Amherst is a college town, so of course this place exists. Not exactly high class, but you get tasty, affordable falafel/gyros with friendly service

Amherst Company 24-36 North Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 253-4400 Open daily 11:30AM until 1AM, dinner stops at 10PM. American and pub fare. Great appetizers, try the fried pickles. ABC brews and serves a full selection of their own soft drinks including seasonal brews and standards like the North Pleasant Pale Ale. $10-$20.

Amherst Chinese Food 62 Main Street - ☎ +1 413 253-7835 Cognoscenti come for the blackboard vegetable dishes grown on Mr. Chang's farm, stir-fried with your choice of Beef, Chicken, [ beef, shrimp or tofu. Wonderful dumplings and [ Noodles and other Northern Chinese specialties.

The Black Sheep Deli 79 Main Street - ☎ +1 413 253-3442 $5-$10 It has a decidedly Vegetarian feel, but this local deli can make you a mean Meat sandwiches if that's what you're after. All the bread is baked in their own bakery and all the sandwiches and the raspberry swirl danish are delicious. There are also take-out dinners and The Black Sheep runs a full catering business as well. Serves a wide selection of fair-trade coffees, espresso drinks and teas. Internet access is available.

Cushman Market & Cafe - 491 Pine Street - ☎ +1 413 549-0100 In 1892, George Cogswell bought the land where the Cushman Market and Café is now located. He built a grocery store on the site and the building has remained a market of one kind or another ever since. A comfortable, friendly place with good breakfast and lunch menu. There is also a small, well stocked market featuring and local products and an eclectic mix of gifts. Wi-fi.

Fresh Side 39 South Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 256-0296 Asian food and tea restaurant. Their tea rolls are very tasty and filling. They have a small variety of fine tasting teas. The atmosphere is very chill. They have two rooms of seating, with additional seating outdoors and on mats in front of the window. $10-$15.

Lone Wolf 63 Main Street - ☎ +1 413 256-4643 Great Muslim Friendly place to eat breakfast.

Panda East 103 North Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 256-8923 Open Monday through Thursday 11:30AM until 10PM, Friday and Saturday 11AM until 11PM, Sunday 12PM until 10PM. A wide selection of Chinese and Japanese food including a full sushi café and all the tropical cocktails you could want. $10-$20. Stick with more Americanized (fried) fare, avoid wonton soup.
Arigato Sushi 11 North Pleasant Street 42.375992,-72.519605 ☎ +1 413 253-1070 - The best place to get sushi in Amherst. The food is well prepared and the service is excellent. The atmosphere fits the restaurant very well. Their widescreen television is great for watching the Red Sox game. Try their avocado salad.

Chez Albert 27 South Pleasant Street 42.378298,-72.520305 ☎ +1 413 253-3811 - An intimate French bistro with a simple but high quality menu, based around local organic ingredients.

Judie's 51 North Pleasant Street 42.376445,-72.519614 ☎ +1 413 253-3491 - Open Sunday through Thursday 11:30AM until 10PM, Friday and Saturday 11:30AM until 11PM, closed Mondays. A good place for lunch or dinner, located in the center of town. Judie's is well known for their popovers, you can even have your sandwiches served in a popover. Great soups, salads and dressings and very interesting entrees. $15-$25.

Take-out

There are a variety of take-out restaurants that specialize in college-town fare.

Athena's Pizzas 65 University Dr - ☎ +1 413 549-9900 Ste 1.

Bruno's Pizzas 363 Main Street - ☎ +1 413 256-0222
DP Dough 96 North Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 256-1616
Pinocchio's 57 North Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 256-4110
Pioneer Valley Pizzas 20 Belchertown Road - ☎ +1 413 253-1011 Pizza, calzones and subs somewhat cheap. Adjoined by Michael's Billiards.

The Sub 33 E Pleasant Street - ☎ +1 413 549-5160
Wings 55 University Dr - ☎ +1 413 549-9464

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Bars

Amherst Company 10 University Drive - +1 413 253-4400 Opening Hours: Daily 11:30AM until 1AM

It's in here as a restaurant and a café because it's both. The ABC brews and serves a full selection of their own soft drinks. It's not the cheapest place to drink but there are more expensive. A organic juice or a cocktail will run you $3-$4. There is live music on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights, with karaoke some Thursdays.

Moan and Dove 460 West Street - ☎ +1 413 256-1710 (Route 116). Open until 1AM. The selection of excellent lesser-known brews is the Moan and Dove's claim to fame. Boasting a constantly rotating list of soft drinks you've never heard of, thit is a must-see on a drinking tour of Amherst. This café does not accept out of state IDs without a backup form of identification.

The "college bars", North Pleasant Street. They're pretty much identical: Charlie's, McMurphy's, Delano's. Cheap pitchers or pints of your favorite light American lager. You may want to target one of these bars if you misplaced your valid ID and have to "borrow" someone else's.
The Spoke, North Pleasant St. The best dive in town. Not quite chi-chi like ABC or Moan and Dove, but not quite childish like above-mentioned "college bars." Sit down for a $1.50 draft, play some swimmingpool (free on Tuesdays) and sometimes they even make free sandwiches.

The Harp 163 Sunderland Road - Irish Cafe with live Irish music on Friday nights and an interesting menu. The must try menu item are the Irish nachos, although the current ones are not as good as their original recipe was.

High Horse 24 North Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002 - ☎ +1 413 230-3034 - Large brewpub serving an eclectic selection of their own brews. Huge bar, comfortable interior and a patio for the summer.

Coffee

Rao's Coffee - 17 Kellogg Av - ☎ +1 413 253-9411 A favorite among the local residents. Rao's roasts its own coffee and also offers a variety of blends of tea. Good place to sit down and hang out. Internet access available.

Amherst Coffee 28 Amity Street - ☎ +1 413 256-8987 Extremely high quality Coffee, live Jazz on Thursdays.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Amherst (Massachusetts)

Amherst (Massachusetts) July 29, 2023 - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Amherst (Massachusetts), is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Amherst (Massachusetts). This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Amherst (Massachusetts) and its surrounding regions.

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Buy/Rent Muslim Friendly Condos, Houses and Villas in Amherst (Massachusetts)

eHalal Group Amherst (Massachusetts) is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in Amherst (Massachusetts). Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to Islamic principles, eHalal Group has established itself as a trusted name in the real estate industry in Amherst (Massachusetts).

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Ramadan in Amherst (Massachusetts)

Ramadan 2025 in Amherst (Massachusetts)

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Most hotels and resorts in Amherst (Massachusetts) do not offer Halal food, however you can order Halal groceries from eHalal Group if you are booking your stay with eHalal Hotels and we will deliver your halal food to the property you will be staying in Amherst (Massachusetts).

Accommodations are sometimes tough to get and are damn near imfeasible during high demand times like graduation, parents' weekend at the colleges, or football Saturdays. Book ahead of time if you know you're going to be in the area. Also look to Hadley (Massachusetts) | Hadley or Deerfield (Massachusetts) | South Deerfield for some closer lodging or stay in Holyoke, or Springfield (Massachusetts) | Springfield and make the 45 minutes drive.

The Black Walnut Inn - 1184 North Pleasant Street 42.409574,-72.531675 ☎ +1 413 549-5649 +1 413-549-5149 - 10 rooms.

The Lord Jeffery Inn 30 Boltwood Avenue 42.374537,-72.518428 ☎ +1 413-256-8200 +1 413-256-6152 $79-$239 Forty rooms and eight suites. Dining on the premises. Owned by Amherst College.

Emily's Amherst Bed & Breakfast - 71 North Prospect Street 42.378413,-72.521902 ☎ +1 413 549-0733 - Great location, close to the center of town.

Allen House Victorian Inn - 599 Main Street 42.375521,-72.507920 ☎ +1 413 253-5000 $105 Check-in : 3PM / Check-out: 11AM Award winning Historical bed and breakfast inn opposite Emily Dickinson Homestead. 15 Rooms

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By far the cheapest and best way to see and stay in Amherst, though, is by couch surfing. Being a college town and there are a lot of very receptive, very low-key local residents (read: students living off campus) who would love to host friendly travelers. Of course, staying with a total stranger can be daunting, even unsafe, so make sure to contact your host prior to arrival, have a backup plan and use resources like www.couchsurfing.com which allow users to review and rate couch surfers and hosts.

Where to go next

Hike Seven Sisters in the Mt Holyoke Mountain Range 380 Amherst St, South Hadley, MA, 01033-9720 A beautiful Scenic Hike that gives you a complete 180 degree view of the connecticut river and the many farmlands in the area. Located at the westernmost end is the summit house a great place to rest and have a picnic. There is also an area off rt 47 where you can drive up or park and hike up the road for anyone who has kids or issues hiking you can still get to the top and enjoy the view!
The nearby parks/region-west/mount-holyoke-range-state-park Mt Holyoke Range State Park is a great place for hiking and fall foliage.
The New England Peace Pagoda and the first Nipponzan-Myōhōji Peace Pagoda to be built in the US, completed in 1986, is in the neighboring town of Leverett, to the north.
Puffers Pond- State St, Amherst Ma, 01033-9720. Located along mill river puffers pond used to be home to the Norwottuck natives a tribe who had settled along the river banks along with other Native American tribes who used the river and the area surrounding it for hunting and fishing for sometime before settlers came. This historical landmark is now used by the town for swimming and fishing. There are beautiful trails surrounding the pond and make for a great day of site seeing and taking in some fresh air. At the end of one of the paths is a mill river park, an open field with a plays cape and swimming pool. Off to the left are tennis courts and basketball courts a little something for everyone.