Anything cool in Springfield/Hadley Mass?

[gooneygoogoo]

Thought about posting in the social forum but my trip is coming up pretty soon and didn't know if anybody would see it in there. Anyway, I will be in the area in a couple weeks. Any liquor store or bar & restaurant recommendations...or even sight seeing recommendations? I'll have a little time to kill so if anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it.

[sutton]

Haven't been out that way in some time, but downtown Northhampton is interesting to explore.

Don't know if they do tours, but I think Valley Malt is out in the Hadley area - they supply mostly local craft brewers - I've had some great beers in a few brewpubs in the area made from their grains/malts. Maybe they do tours?

[JKLS]

Table & Vine in Springfield is a nice store with a fair amount of single barrel selections.

[gooneygoogoo]

Thanks! Funny, the purpose of our visit is to meet with Valley Malt. I'll check out Table & Vine too!

[upStomp]

Table & Vine 2nded. I haven't been in the store, but I buy from them online. Great folks and seem to have a nice selection.

[IBLSKeith]

Not bourbon related.....but in Southwick, MA there is the Pioneer Valley Live Steamers. http://www.pvls.org/

They are a neat group that builds miniature steam locomotives that actually pull live passengers. The little locomotives burn coal and will haul an amazing number of adults and children.

[WhiskyRI]

Two non-whisky activities are the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Springfield Armory.

[gooneygoogoo]

Thanks for the suggestions, looks like lots of fun stuff!