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For those of our family and community traveling to Western Massachusetts from afar,
this information should help with your travel arrangements.
The Pioneer Valley area of Western Massachusetts centers around the towns of Amherst, Hadley
and Northampton. Out-of-town guests may choose to stay in any of these three
towns, which are connected by a free bus line and a major road. The drive from Northampton to Hadley
to Amherst is about 15-20 minutes total.
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airports
The closest airport to Amherst is Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut, which is an easy 45-minute
drive. Alternate airports are Boston, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire. Much of Ben's family lives
in the Manchester area and may be able to carpool with guests arriving at the Manchester airport.
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Hartford, CT
45 minutes south of Amherst
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From the airport, take I-91 north to exit 19. Turn right off the exit ramp, onto Route 9. Follow Route 9
through Hadley to its intersection with Route 116. The intersection of Routes 9 & 116 is the center of
Amherst.
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Boston, MA
2 hours east of Amherst
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From the airport, take something west.
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Manchester, NH
2 1/2 hours northeast of Amerst
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From the airport, take I-93 south toward Boston. Exit onto 495 south. Take 495 south until I-90 west
(the Mass Pike). Continue on the Mass Pike past Springfield (about 2 hours) and exit onto I-91 North. Take
exit 19 off of I-91, and turn right onto Route 9. Continue on Route 9 through Hadley until it intersects with Route
116. The intersection of Routes 9 and 116 is the center of Amherst.
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lodging
We strongly urge you to support local business and minimize your environmental impact by staying at a bed and breakfast,
as opposed to a chain hotel. Luckily, the rates at area b&b's start even lower than area hotels, and offer much
more local charm and character. All lodgings listed below are located within 5 miles of downtown Amherst,
and most of them are historic Victorian-style homes.
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A lesbian owned & operated bed and breakfast overlooking the Hadley Town Common. The grounds
include 2 acres of lush gardens, mountain views and a fish pond. Their 3 rooms are available for $70 per night,
with a minimum 2-night stay required.
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Set on 40 acres of farmland just a mile from downtown Amherst. They serve all whole, natural &
organic food and provide an environmentally safe and hypo-allergenic atmosphere. Their 1 suite is available for $95-$115.
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2 miles from Amherst center and features a private pool, shaded garden pathways and *incredible* views from their 2 rooms,
which are available for $80 single occupancy or $90 double occupancy.
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Owned and operated by the Sanderson Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to funding cancer
research. Their 3 rooms are furnished with period antiques and are offered at $160 per evening for double
occupancy. They also offer two suites at $180 (sleeps
4 people) and $190 (sleeps 3 people) per evening. They are located blocks from downtown Amherst.
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Offering gardens, ponds, a waterfall and a swimming pool, in a historic home 5 miles from downtown Amherst.
Their 3 rooms are available for $139-149 per night.
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A pesticide-free farm located 2 miles from the center of Amherst. Their adorable farm stand,
two large barns and acres of flowers and vegetables create a great atmosphere. Their 2 rooms are available for
$100 each.
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Located in South Amherst, 2 miles from downtown Amherst, in a beautiful neighborhood. Their 2 rooms are available
for $80 each or $150 for both, per night.
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An incredibly beautiful flower farm that runs community youth programs. The grounds contain award-winning
flower gardens and pathways, and they are located 2 miles from downtown Amherst. They offer an elaborate 1-bedroom
suite for $150 per night or 2-bedroom suite for $200 per night.
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Located 2 blocks from the center of Amherst, in a gorgeous historic residential neighborhood. They offer 1 very private
suite for $100 per night.
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