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Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton is a city in and the county seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of Northampton was 29,571.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Massachusetts, United States.
  • Served by Albert Farms Airport.

History

Northampton is a city in and the county seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of Northampton was 29,571.

Airports

Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) 11 mi to the centre
Chicopee, MA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) 12 mi to the centre
Westfield, MA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ware Airport (UWA) 22 mi to the centre
Ware, MA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Northampton Airport 1.6 mi to the centre
Northampton, MA, US
Outdoor
Albert Farms Airport 15 mi to the centre
Worthington, MA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, Massachusetts
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Albert Farms Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Northampton, Massachusetts. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA)
Bus · Franklin, Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach