Community Information & Resources

Living and working in the Northamtpon area is a unique experience. The "Paradise City" has deep historical roots dating to mid-seventeenth century colonial Massachusetts (est. 1654). The city has long been home to Smith College and the birth place of U.S. President Calvin Coolidge. More recently, Northampton has become an artist destination and shopping hub of Western Massachusetts accumulating national recognition as an outstanding place to live.

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We know that Northampton is a wonderful city, but here is what others have found.

Northampton is:

  • The number one #1 small arts town in a nation-wide rating 9 years ago for "Perfect places to live big, play hard and work."
  • One of the 10 "dream towns" featured in Outside magazine in search of places that havent' bulldozed their character. (2001)
  • Welcomed by Mike Grudowski's regional survey looking for affordability and outdoor activity and is described as one of the "One of the artiest cities" (2003)
  • Known by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to reflect the best of urban life. (2001)
  • Mentioned by Offspring magazine that our schools were rated in the top 100 of the 16,000 communities surveyed. (2000)
  • Named number one #1 arts town by a freelancer in his book "The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America". (1999)
  • Rated by Parenting magazine as one of the 10 great places to raise a family. (1997)
  • Recognized by National Geographic last fall as one of the best small adventrue towns in the nation. (2007)

More Information

Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
99 Pleasant Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Phone: 413-584-1900
www.explorenorthampton.com


Northampton City Hall
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
www.northamptonma.gov


Greater Springfield Convention and Visitor Bureau
1441 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Phone: 800-723-1548
www.valleyvisitor.com