continental breakfast is served in a cozy dining room with a fireplace. microwaves and minifridges are available upon request (fee). parking and hot drinks are complimentary. all offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with cable channels. studios add additional living space and kitchenettes. rooms and suites are simply decorated in traditional style, and some come with exterior access. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this colonial-style b&b is a 5-minute walk from smith college and an 8-minute walk from downtown northampton Bradley International Airport 43 min
Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary (11 min) Children's Museum at Holyoke (20 min) Engaging art, science & daily life exhibits, plus mock TV studio & popular, elaborate climbing area Skinner State Park (24 min) Home to the Summit House, a historic hotel, this park offers hiking trails with scenic river views. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (17 min) Vast picture book collection & visiting exhibits at museum founded by famed illustrator Eric Carle. Mount Tom State Reservation (15 min) State park with scenic views boasts premier spot for hawk-watching, plus skiing, fishing & skating. Dinosaur Footprints (13 min) Fossil, park, and wilderness Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation (16 min) Hiking trails & an auto road ascend the summit, where a picnic pavilion affords mountaintop views. International Volleyball Hall of Fame (20 min) In the city where the sport was invented, this museum is dedicated to the history of volleyball. Look Memorial Park (15 min) Attractions include a steam train, playgrounds, pedal boats, mini-golf, a water park & a small zoo. Smith College Museum of Art (12 min) Distinguished permanent collection & special exhibitions over 4 floors of galleries, plus a cafe. Emily Dickinson Museum (22 min) Birthplace & home of the famous poet & recluse, now offering exhibits, guided tours & a bookshop. The Botanic Garden of Smith College (10 min) On-campus oasis with native New England trees, shrubs & herbs, plus a conservatory & greenhouses. Mount Holyoke (24 min) Mountain peak with various hiking trails, panoramic views & a landmark 19th-century summit house. Mount Holyoke Range State Park (20 min) 3,000-acre lava rock range with thickets of forest, 30 miles of hiking trails & winter sports. Mount Tom (27 min) Mountain & recreation venue with hiking trails & a road for cycling, cross-country skiing & more. |