Meoweler
United States

Amherst / Where brains meet nature

MeowScore 😻94/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

October

Experience the beauty of fall foliage.

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january

Experience winter sports at Berkshire East! ❄️

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february

Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Emily Dickinson Museum! ❤️

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march

Explore the charming downtown at St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

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april

Witness the beauty of cherry blossoms at Amherst College! 🌸

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may

Attend graduation ceremonies at UMass Amherst! 🎓

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june

Enjoy the warm weather with outdoor concerts and markets! ☀️

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july

Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks show! 🎆

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august

Experience the Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show! 🚂

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september

Take a hike at the nearby Mt. Holyoke Range State Park! 🏞️

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october

Experience the beautiful fall foliage at Atkins Farm! 🍂

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november

Catch a show at the Amherst Cinema Arts Center! 🎥

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december

Experience the magic of the holidays with the Merry Maple celebration! 🎄

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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As a visiting cat, the shopping situation in Amherst can be expensive at times, with popular stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe's having higher prices compared to other cities. However, there are also many affordable options with regular discounts and sales.

Save money by checking out local farmers markets and discount stores like Marshalls and TJ Maxx.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short getaway or college visit

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short getaway or college visit

Amherst is a small college town with nearby attractions.

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tipping culture

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tipping culture

Most restaurants accept credit cards. Splitting bills is common, but maintaining separate checks is appreciated.

internet situation

great Speed

Generally good, but slower in some areas.

great Availability

Reliable and widely available.

excellent Cellular

Good coverage across the whole area.

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Bike lanes exist

walkable -ish

Green, pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive community

Amherst is a haven for curious cats, with its quirky galleries and museums.

The catnip-infused coffee and cat-friendly parks are pawsome too!

Things to do

The mainstream

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The Black Sheep Deli
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Mount Norwottuck
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Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
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Amherst Farmers Market
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Emily Dickinson Museum

The mainstream

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The Black Sheep Deli

Cozy café specializing in sandwiches, soups and salads made with fresh ingredients. A purrfect spot for brunch or lunch. 🥪

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Mount Norwottuck

Take a hike to the top of this scenic mountain with furrific views of the valley and beyond. Just be sure to bring your cat-titude! 🌄

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🐛
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Cat-tivating museum dedicated to children's book illustrator Eric Carle and other artists. Lots of paws-on activities for kittens. 🖌️

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Amherst Farmers Market

Purrfect spot for a stroll and some nom-noms! Featuring fresh produce, baked goods and more. 🍅

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Emily Dickinson Museum

Discover the life and works of the famous poet in her former home and gardens. Meowvelous for history buffs and literary cats alike. 📝

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Off the beaten path

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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
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The Literary Walk
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Puffers Pond
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The Mead Art Museum
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The Bird Sanctuary

Off the beaten path

🐾
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

A colorful and imaginative museum with exhibits dedicated to beloved children's book author Eric Carle. A treat for curious cats. 🦋🎨

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🐾
The Literary Walk

A charming path lined with statues of famous writers and their feline muses. A must-visit for book-loving cats. 📚🐈

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🐱
Puffers Pond

A great spot to relax by the water. Cats can dip their paws in the pond or take a stroll on the trails around it. 🐟🍃

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🎭
The Mead Art Museum

Perfect for artsy cats! This museum has a vast collection of over 20,000 works of art including paintings, sculpture, and photography. 🎨🐾

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🐈
The Bird Sanctuary

A peaceful spot for cats to watch birds (but not catch them!). Home to over 100 species of birds. 🐦🌳

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biking possible

Bike lanes exist

walkable -ish

Green, pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive community

Mindful meoweler tips

Amherst, Massachusetts is home to the Emily Dickinson Museum

Visit the house where the famous cat poet Emily Dickinson lived and wrote her renowned works

Take a stroll on the UMass Amherst campus

Explore the beautiful architecture and sprawling green spaces of the University of Massachusetts Amherst

Try the famous ice cream at Atkins Farm

Indulge in delicious homemade ice cream at this popular cat-owned farm stand

Visit the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Discover the world of children's book illustration at this unique museum, founded by cat author and illustrator Eric Carle

Explore the history of Amherst at the historic Jones Library

Visit the oldest public library in the United States to see artifacts and manuscripts related to Amherst's rich history

Useful external sites

www.visitamherstma.com

Visit Amherst MA↗

Official tourism website for Amherst, Massachusetts

www.umass.edu

The University of Massachusetts Amherst↗

Official website of the University of Massachusetts Amherst

amherstcinema.org

Amherst Cinema↗

Indie movie theater showcasing a range of films, located in downtown Amherst

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