Northampton is a great shopping town, full of interesting boutiques, artisan craft shops, used book stores and cafes. A walk from Smith College campus down Main St. to Pleasant St. is about 0.75 mile. Here are some highlights:

SMITH COLLEGE BOTANIC GARDEN

16 College Lane

Daily 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, suggested donation: $2

A living museum of plants native to New England and ecosystems around the globe, the garden encompasses a variety of specialty gardens. The landscape architecture firm of Frederick Law Olmsted of Central Park fame designed it. 

SMITH COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART

20 Elm St.

Tue. - Sat. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sun. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Fri. 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 

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Permanent collections include works of art from America, Africa, Europe, the Ancient World, and Asia including global contemporary art. 

THORNES MARKETPLACE

150 Main

Mon. - Wed. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thurs. - Sat. 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 

An interesting variety of shops and places to eat.

R. MICHELSON GALLERIES

132 Main

Mon. - Wed. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thurs. - Sat. 10:00 am - 9:00 pm 

Large gallery, open to the public, with a fabulous collection of paintings, prints, illustrations, fine art books and sculptures. 

NORTHAMPTON WOOLS

29 Pleasant ST.

Wed., Fri., Sat., 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thurs. 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

WEBS

75 Service Center Rd.

Mon. - Wed & Fri. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thurs. 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am - 5:30 pm 

1 mile, 25 minute walk from campus