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Amherst (/ ˈ æ m ər s t / ⓘ) is a city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Connecticut River valley. Amherst has a council–manager form of government, and is considered a city under Massachusetts state law.
Aug 27, 2022 · In the Connecticut River Valley, and skirted in the south by the long ridge of the Holyoke Range, Amherst is a town known for institutions of higher education, famous poets and progressive thought. To call Amherst a college town would sell it short.
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Amherst’s youthful, lively downtown boasts an independent movie theater, diverse restaurants, and a handful of coffee shops, museums, art galleries, and bookstores set against the backdrop of historical architecture and blooming flower gardens.
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You’ll find plenty of things to do in Amherst MA, including wandering through museums, exploring nature, visiting shops and restaurants, and touring college campuses.
May 8, 2024 · Amherst, town (township), Hampshire county, west-central Massachusetts, U.S. It lies in the Connecticut River valley just northeast of Northampton. It includes the communities of North Amherst, Amherst, and South Amherst. The town of Hadley adjoins it on the west.
Feb 11, 2021 · Amidst the vastness of the North American land, It’s really easy to overlook a small town deep in the heart of rural Massachusetts. Located 90 miles west (144 kilometres) of the state’s capital, Boston, Amherst is a lively educational hub, housing three important schools of the Connecticut River valley, and a hikers destination with plenty ...
Amherst is the thriving heart of Western Massachusetts and offers visitors access to amazing activities such as: Learning opportunities in the National Yiddish Book Center or The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.
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Located in the Pioneer Valley, Amherst is a diverse, inclusive community offering a rich array of educational and cultural opportunities. Home to the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College, and Hampshire College, Amherst has a storied literary history that includes poet Emily Dickinson.