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Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Hampshire County, Massachusetts is a sightseeing stop in Northampton, MA, part of the Western Massachusetts guide. Cost: free.

· Northampton, MA

Why you should go…

Hampshire County covers Northampton, Amherst, and surrounding Pioneer Valley towns known for their independent arts scene, farmers markets, and five-college culture. Visitors come for the Emily Dickinson Museum, the Yiddish Book Center, and a busy calendar of jazz and folk festivals. Outdoor options include the Silvio O. Conte Nature Trail along with regional hiking and paddling routes.

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    The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

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    First US museum dedicated to picture book art, founded by Eric Carle.

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    Emily Dickinson Museum

    $25–$50

    Tour the poet Emily Dickinson's Amherst home and see original manuscripts and family artifacts.

    8.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

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    Yankee Candle Village

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    Yankee Candle's flagship store, with 400,000 candles, hands-on candlemaking and a Bavarian Christmas village where indoor snow falls.

    9.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

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    Franklin County Visitors Information Center

    Free

    The chamber of commerce and official visitor information center for Franklin County in western Massachusetts.

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    Central Connecticut

    Free

    Connecticut's official tourism district for the central river valley and Greater Hartford region, spanning 60-plus towns.

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    Public Art CT

    Free

    A free guide to public art installations, sculptures, and historic architecture around Greater Hartford.

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