For the Family in Amherst

El Comalito (Amherst)

Unassuming, family-run restaurant making tacos, pupusas & other classics from Mexico & El Salvador.

Amherst House Of Pizza

Puffers Pond

Swimming, fishing & boating are popular in this 11-acre pond with a perimeter trail & beaches.

Groff Park

14-acre green space with ball fields, picnic areas & BBQs, plus a playground, trail & shallow river.

3 Amigos

Hangar Pub And Grill

American pub grub & specialty ales served in a 2-story space featuring a game room & trivia nights.

Bistro 63

New England eatery highlights local ingredients & regional brews in a cozy setting.

Antonio's Pizza by the Slice

Casual pizzeria chain serving traditional, thin-crust & Sicilian pies, plus wings, pasta & subs.

Primo Too Pizzeria Amherst

Informal parlor supplying Italian eats, including pies with gourmet toppings, plus free WiFi.

The Harp Irish Pub

Mill River Recreation Area

Park with basketball/tennis courts, a toddlers' play area & pool, plus trails, picnic tables & BBQs.

Amherst Cinema

Cinema screening independent, classic & current films, plus theater, dance & music performances.

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Vast picture book collection & visiting exhibits at museum founded by famed illustrator Eric Carle.

Johnny's Tavern

Casual mainstay with a dark, warm atmosphere preparing a select, thoughtfully sourced American menu.

Fresh Side

Many teas & wide range of tea rolls, a bite-size house specialty, share a menu with Pan-Asian fare.

Athena's Pizza

Beneski Museum of Natural History

Museum with over 1,700 species tracing the history of life on earth, from bacteria to giant mammals.

Amethyst Brook Conservation Area

Popular hiking & dog-walking destination along a brook, offering forest trees & wildlife sightings.

IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen - Amherst

The Works Bakery Cafe

Local counter-serve cafe chain offering breakfast & artisan sandwiches, plus coffee & smoothies