This New England College Town Is an Ideal Fall Escape, With a Lively Arts Scene, Local Shops, and Wooded Trails

This New England College Town Is an Ideal Fall Escape, With a Lively Arts Scene, Local Shops, and Wooded Trails

Northampton, Massachusetts, offers an enticing mix of culture and nature.Architecture of downtown Northampton, Massachusetts.Credit: DenisTangneyJr/Getty ImagesKey PointsNorthampton, Massachusetts, combines a walkable downtown, independent boutiques, art galleries, and historic performance venues with the cultural attractions of Smith College.Visitors can enjoy botanical gardens, scenic wooded trails, live music, and local history, including a m…