The City Side
Easthampton
Easthampton is not up-and-coming; it’ s arrived, and we can’ t get enough of this artsy, hip, surprising city.
The city is brimming with eclectic businesses, including a local butcher, vintage clothing stores, a tattoo parlor, and even a table tennis club. Easthampton residents are daring and inventive, which is showcased in our street murals and sculptures. We even commissioned artists to make our bike racks look cool.
In Easthampton’ s cultural district, artists and creative types churn out art and pottery from factory buildings once famed for textiles, buttons, and rubber. We love our new hot spots, but we’ re still crazy for our tried-and-true pizza joints and eateries. Here’ s a tidbit for your next trivia night: Easthampton was named the city with the best tasting water in the nation. Thanks to this clean, crisp H2O, we’ ve got a thriving micro-brewing scene, with three craft breweries serving up distinctive lagers, ales, and ginger beers.
Rising above the city, Mount Tom beckons, reminding you to get out and enjoy Easthampton’ s open spaces and hiking trails. The Nashawannuck Pond boardwalk is the ideal place to catch the sunset, fish from the dock, jump in a paddleboat, or watch a stranger hula hoop. Get your greens at the summer farmer’ s market and take the kids to the area’ s most epic playground in Nonotuck Park. The bike trail cuts right through the center of town, making it easy to come and go— though many people get here and stay.
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