Mount Holyoke and the Community
Mount Holyoke and South Hadley
Since 1837, we鈥檝e been located in South Hadley, Massachusetts. And we wouldn鈥檛 have it any other way. Together, the town and the campus create a vibrant intellectual hub with international character, where you might hear four different languages on your walk to get coffee. You鈥檙e guaranteed to run into people you know, and it鈥檚 just those sorts of chance connections that could inspire a groundbreaking idea 鈥 or maybe just dinner plans.
Around town
You鈥檒l discover your favorite spots all on your own, but here鈥檚 a list of some of the community鈥檚 top picks to get you started, from museums and shopping to dining.
Whether with a class, with a friend or on your own, a visit to the Art Museum always promises a new discovery.
The wide-ranging collection at the Skinner Museum 鈥 yes, it includes the door from Mary Lyon鈥檚 childhood home 鈥 offers unexpected and often surprising sources of inspiration.
From great food to banks to window shopping, the Village Commons offers you a little bit of everything.
The bookshop has been a renowned, independent retailer of books since 1963. Chances are good you鈥檒l come out with something, even if you鈥檙e 鈥渏ust looking.鈥
A fall favorite, McCray鈥檚 Farm features a pumpkin patch, hayrides and homemade ice cream.
To gain a whole new perspective on our region, there鈥檚 nothing like a relaxing boat cruise.