Three ready-made itineraries to explore at your own pace. Open one for ideas—no request or dates needed.
A Saturday with room to wander.
Start slowly in Amherst. Have coffee, then browse the Amherst Farmers Market when it is in season. Outside market season, make it a café morning instead.
Leave the afternoon open. Choose a museum from Local favorites, or spend a little longer exploring town. You don't have to fit everything in.
Give the evening one good plan. Find a performance in your month's calendar and leave time for dinner beforehand.
A flexible outline, not a timed tour. Check market dates, opening hours, tickets, and travel between stops before setting out.
An afternoon that gives you something to talk about.
Follow your curiosity. Check Art & museum exhibits before choosing. Give one exhibition your attention instead of rushing between museums.
Let the conversation continue. Find a nearby café or dinner spot and compare the pieces that stayed with you. Add a second stop only if you feel like it.
Choose a day when your museum is open; schedules and holiday closures vary. Admission and special-program requirements should be checked with the museum.
A weekend that feels like time together.
Friday: make arriving enough. Settle in, have dinner, and leave the rest of the evening unplanned.
Saturday: choose one shared experience. Pick a concert, festival, or performance from the calendar. Build the day around it, with space for a walk or a leisurely meal.
Sunday: one more small pleasure. Coffee, a museum, or a final wander through town—something that lets you end the visit without racing the clock.
Explore The Silo’s setting and nearby walks. Outdoor plans depend on weather and trail conditions; check event times and tickets before committing.
This week
Discover by month
Local favorites
Walks, museums, and markets to explore at your own pace.
Outdoors · Weather permitting
Farmland walks beside The Silo
Follow the neighboring mowed trails for open skies and sunset walks.
Curated by The Silo in Amherst, these calendars bring together outings near UMass Amherst and the surrounding Five College area. Use the organizer links to confirm dates, times, tickets, and public access before you go.
