Northampton

Ashfield Massachusetts MA
Country Code
USA
State Code
MA
Aids Group
AIDS CARE Hampshire County 413/586-8288.
Gay Pride
May. 413/586-5602, www.northamptonpride.org.
Annual Events
October - Paradise City Arts Festival 800/511-9725, www.paradisecityarts.com.
Airport
Hartford, Connecticut is the nearest, with limo/shuttle services into Northampton. Boston's Logan Airport is less than 2 hours away.
Taxi
The Taxi 413/585-8259.
Super Shuttle
Peter Pan Shuttle 413/781-2900, 800/343-9999, www.peterpanbus.com.
Public Transport
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) 413/781-7882, www.pvta.com.
Tourist Attraction
Visitors Bureau
Weather
Late summer/early fall is the best season, with warm, sunny days. Mid-summer gets to the low 90°s, while winter brings snow from November to March, with temperatures in the 20°s and 30°s.
Best Views
At the top of Skinner Mountain, up Route 47 by bus, car, or bike.
Where The Girls Are
Just off Main St., browsing in the small shops, strolling down an avenue, or sipping a beverage at one of the cafes.