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Ranked #1 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”Engaging, informative“ 04/27/2013
- ”So informative and inspiring“ 04/14/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Specialty Museums
Open for tours from March to mid-December, the birthplace of Emily Dickinson is registered as a National Historic Landmark.
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Ranked #2 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”excellent program: Salsa Jews in Latin...“ 04/23/2013
- ”Worth a detour“ 04/13/2013
Category: Museums
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The Book Center’s 37,000-square-foot heymish-modern building in Amherst, MA, is a lebedike velt – a lively world –...
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The Book Center’s 37,000-square-foot heymish-modern building in Amherst, MA, is a lebedike velt – a lively world – featuring an open Yiddish book repository, theatres, art galleries, museum exhibitions about Yiddish language and culture, and programs in literature, music, art, film, and theater
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Ranked #3 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”Dinosaur Heaven“ 04/08/2013
- ”Hidden Gem“ 04/08/2013
Category: Natural History Museums
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Ranked #4 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”Wonderful walking“ 02/06/2013
- ”Great hiking place“ 01/21/2013
Category: Trails
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Ranked #5 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”It's a Picture Book Museum not a Child...“ 05/16/2013
- ”Great idea for museum but.....“ 04/08/2013
Category: Art Museums
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, a stunning, 40,000 square-foot facility in the heart of the Five College area of...
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, a stunning, 40,000 square-foot facility in the heart of the Five College area of Western MA is loved by families, art aficionados and book lovers alike. The Museum houses three Galleries with rotating exhibitions of picture book art from around the world, and a permanent collection which includes works by artists such as Maurice Sendak, Leo Lionni, and Rosemary Wells. A hands-on Art Studio allows visitors to create their own masterpiece any time the Museum is open. The Auditorium hosts regular live performances, daily films, and frequent lectures and guest appearances by renowned authors and illustrators. The comfortable Reading Library is the perfect spot to settle in with a book and a friend, or take in Storytime. The Museum Shop, called by Parent's Choice "the very best bookstore for picture books in the entire world," is stocked with unique gifts and a beautiful array of picture books.
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Ranked #6 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”Beautiful College Town“ 04/08/2013
- ”TOPNOTCH EDUCATION - BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS“ 03/21/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #7 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”College visit“ 04/01/2013
- ”Hampshire College promotes scholarly e...“ 12/16/2012
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #8 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”Wonderful Indy Movies, Great Movie Exp...“ 04/28/2013
- ”The best in independent films“ 03/20/2013
Category: Movie Theaters
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Amherst Cinema is a non-profit, independent theater. Our mission is to inspire, inform and entertain through the universal...
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Amherst Cinema is a non-profit, independent theater. Our mission is to inspire, inform and entertain through the universal language of cinema arts and to serve as a cultural and educational resource for all. The core of our programming at Amherst Cinema is first-run independent film and classic repertory. We show over 120 superb films each year - most are first-run gems not even considered by commercial cineplexes. Decisions about film selection are made by our programming experts who know film and who know our audiences, not - as with many multiplex theaters - by a central office in a distant location. HISTORY 1926: The Amherst Theater opened in a renovated livery building in downtown Amherst, MA. It screened many classic films and hosted occasional stage performances. 1955: the theater was sold to Samuel Goldstein and renamed Amherst Cinema. Through the 1990s, the building deteriorated due to a lack of basic maintenance. The theater closed in 1999. 2000: a group of local film buffs and arts lovers formed the nonprofit Amherst Cinema entity to save the historic structure from the auction block. With substantial help from hundreds of individuals, institutions and businesses, the group raised funds and developed plans for a cinema center. 2006: With help from hundreds of supporters, we raised nearly $3,000,000 for the Amherst Cinema's home. In May 2006, our nonprofit organization broke ground to build a new, state-of-the-art, three-screen cinema. The Amherst Cinema opened November 22, 2006. 2013: A new studio theater was opened adjacent to the main building.
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Ranked #9 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”Excellent wines!“ 05/09/2013
- ”A great time was had by all“ 05/01/2013
Category: Wineries
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Ranked #10 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”Tucked Away“ 04/13/2013
- ”Best“ 03/26/2013
Category: Art Museums
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Ranked #11 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”Relaxing“ 01/23/2013
- ”A relaxing and beautiful experience“ 10/06/2012
Category: Spas
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Ranked #12 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”Beautiful Theater“ 12/16/2012
Category: Art Galleries
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The Fine Arts Center connects audiences with artists from around the world exposing all generations to the wonders of the...
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The Fine Arts Center connects audiences with artists from around the world exposing all generations to the wonders of the arts. With five performing arts programs, two galleries, and a museum, the UMass Fine Arts Center is one of the most comprehensive art centers in Western Massachusetts. In addition to a robust performance and exhibition schedule, the FAC engages audiences on a much deeper level through countless educational activities.
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Ranked #13 of 15 attractions in Amherst
- ”DO NOT MISS THIS EXPERIENCE“ 03/21/2013
- ”Collection of odds and ends“ 07/21/2012
Category: Museums
On the site of the Strong House, this museum dedicated to the history of Amherst opened in 1916.
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Emily Dickinson Museum: Emily Dickinson’s home and garden where she composed nearly all of her world-famous poetry and her brother’s house next door, a time-capsule of 19th-century life.
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