Top Attractions & Sights
Smith College Botanic Garden — lovely gardens and greenhouses to walk around.
Look Memorial Park (Frank Newhall Look Park) — a large park with walking paths, miniature railway, paddle boats, playgrounds, spray park, etc.
Smith College Museum of Art — world-class collection and rotating exhibits.
Historic Northampton — museum of local history, old homesteads, etc.
Academy of Music Theatre — historic theater for live performances.
Norwottuck Rail Trail / Shared-Use Paths — great for biking, walking, getting scenic views.
Pulaski Park — a small urban green space; peaceful spot in the downtown area.
Grove Hill Mansion in Leeds (a village of Northampton) — historic architecture and nice views.
Hidden / Unique Spots
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum — for history buffs.
Restroom Works of Art at Smith College Museum of Art — artist-designed restroom installations.
Stout Silver Medal Daylily Garden — part of the college campus gardens, especially pretty in bloom.
Northampton Bank Robbery Mural — a mural commemorating a historic robbery; a local artsy landmark.
Outdoors & Family Friendly Things
Look Park has a lot for kids: playgrounds, a water spray park, mini-golf, picnic shelters, etc.
Trails & walking paths around the city, along rivers, etc.
Culture, Nightlife, Food & Shopping
Downtown Northampton has a vibrant arts scene: galleries, theaters, performance venues.
Unique boutiques & independent shops on Main Street and around town.
Eclectic restaurants & cafes.
Events / markets: farmers markets, art nights, etc.