Introducing Northampton
In a region famous for its charming college towns, you’ll be hard-pressed to find anything more appealing than the crooked streets of downtown Northampton. Old red-brick buildings, buskers and lots of pedestrian traffic provide a lively backdrop as you wander into record shops, restaurants, cafés, rock clubs and bookstores. Move a few steps outside of the picturesque (and sizable) commercial center and you’ll stumble onto the bucolic grounds of Smith College, whose lake and buildings are well worth exploring.
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These days, the presence of college students and their professors gives the town a distinctly liberal political atmosphere. The lesbian community is famously large and outspoken, making Northampton a favorite destination for the gay community.
Last updated: Oct 3, 2008
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