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Thornes Marketplace Northampton
Can ’ t take it with you when you go ? We think you can shove a lot of Hampshire County in your suitcase if you really try .
Our locally owned stores aren ’ t just any old retail — they ’ re forms of expression for owners who lovingly curate them . You can shop for fair trade , handmade , museumquality goods ; hand-woven hip clothing ; repurposed and modern furniture and home decor ; and inventive toys to calm the kids on the car ride home . Our thriving downtowns and artist studios put Amazon and Etsy to shame — and hey , you ’ ll get same-day delivery if you make your purchase right in the shop .
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Bucket List

1 Shop Northampton ’ s famed Thornes Marketplace , the gateway to Main Street stores
2 Become well-read at Amherst Books
3 Play the fashionista at Zanna , a chic women ’ s clothing store
4 Redecorate with luxurious furniture from KW Home
5 Sip while you peruse the treasures in Easthampton at Water ’ s Fine Goods & Coffee and Vintage Cellar East visithampshirecounty . com 35