Northampton Downtown Historic District, Northampton

Name: Northampton Downtown Historic District
Address: Northampton, United States

#26 among attractions in Northampton

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The Northampton Downtown Historic District encompasses most of the central business district of Northampton, Massachusetts. This area, which has been a center of commerce and industry in the area since colonial days, extends from the railroad tracks on the east side of the downtown, and west along Main Street to its junction with West Street and Elm Street. When the district was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it ended at the railroad tracks, and included properties on a number of other downtown streets; this was extended in 1985 to include a few properties just east of the railroad tracks on and near Bridge Street. The district includes such notable buildings as the 1891 Academy of Music Theatre, and Northampton's castle-like City Hall. ()

Coordinates: 42°19'15"N, 72°37'45"W

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Northampton United States

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Northampton Downtown Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iron Horse Music Hall, Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail, The Botanic Garden of Smith College, Smith College Museum of Art.

~920 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton
5 min walk • The Iron Horse Music Hall is a music venue located in Northampton, Massachusetts, west of Boston and north of Springfield, Massachusetts. Its motto is Music Alone Shall Live.
1.1 miN
Hiking, Trail, Bike trail
Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail, Northampton
27 min walk • The Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail, formerly the Norwottuck Rail Trail, is an 11-mile combination bicycle/pedestrian paved rail trail running from Northampton, Massachusetts, through Hadley and Amherst, to Belchertown, Massachusetts.
0.6 miW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
The Botanic Garden of Smith College, Northampton
15 min walk • The Botanic Garden of Smith College is located on the campus of Smith College, in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. It consists of a fine selection of woody trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and an excellent collection of tropical and subtropical plants in The Lyman Conservatory.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum
Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton
10 min walk • The Smith College Museum of Art, is an art museum in Northampton, Massachusetts connected with Smith College.
~1760 ftSW
Theater, Cinema, Historical place
Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton
9 min walk • The Academy of Music Theatre is located in and owned by the City of Northampton, Massachusetts, which received the deed in 1892 from former owner and builder Edward H. R. Lyman. It opened in 1891 and was the first municipally owned theater in the United States.
~1780 ftSE
Museum
Beer Can Museum, Northampton
9 min walk • The Beer Can Museum, located in East Taunton, Massachusetts, is a collection of more than 5,000 different beer cans, along with beer can folk art and crafts, beer can clothing, beer can telephones and radios, and a beer can and breweriana related library.
1.2 miNE
Trail, Bike trail, Bridge
Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge, Northampton
31 min walk • The Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge is a former crossing of Boston and Maine Railroad over the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, connecting the towns of Northampton and Hadley, by the Norwottuck Rail Trail, which is currently used for bicycle and foot traffic.
1.2 miNE
Bridge, Vernacular architecture
Calvin Coolidge Bridge, Northampton
32 min walk • The Calvin Coolidge Memorial Bridge is a major crossing of the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, connecting the towns of Northampton and Hadley. The bridge carries Route 9 across the river, where it connects to Interstate 91.
~1690 ftSW
Park
Pulaski Park, Northampton
9 min walk • Pulaski Park is a small urban park located in the city of Northampton, Massachusetts. It is situated on Main Street between the City Hall and the Academy of Music Theatre.
0.4 miSW
Library of presidential and private items
Forbes Library, Northampton
12 min walk • The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library of 30th U.S. president Calvin Coolidge.
0.4 miSW
Universities and schools
Smith College, Northampton
11 min walk • Smith College is a private liberal arts women's college in Northampton, Massachusetts. It was chartered in 1871 by Sophia Smith and opened in 1875.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Northampton Downtown Historic District?

Nearby attractions include William Baczek Fine Arts, Northampton (2 min walk), The Calvin Theater, Northampton (2 min walk), Pearl Street, Northampton (5 min walk), Historic Northampton, Northampton (5 min walk).

How to get to Northampton Downtown Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northampton Downtown Historic District:

Train

Northampton (5 min walk)

Bus

Peter Pan (9 min walk)