Explore the Shops

Balanced Birch Studio engages students in authentic instruction in Classical Pilates® and the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® through hands-on, personalized, boutique instruction for clients of all abilities.

This local spot is a favorite for American-style breakfast and lunch with a Salvadoran flair. Cisco's is BYOB from 12 - 2 PM every day, so be sure to grab a bottle or a local brew from Provisions before you come!

The Closet brings chic, eclectic style to North Amherst, with their curated collection of vintage, new, and new-to-you pieces. The boutique aims to make fashion more accessible by pricing new and previously loved designergarments at a more affordable price point. With a wide variety of styles and sizes, there is something for everyone in the shop, with each piece being unquestionably unique!

Part art gallery, part experiential retail store: the General Store is an array of household items, gardening, pet supplies, games, art supplies, gifts, and locally sourced items. Check it out! Try the one-way glass bathroom, fill a bag with penny candy, and get lost for an hour.

Mill District Local Art Gallery creates a community hub for emerging and established artists to show and sell their work, lead pop-up classes & conversations, and learn from one another.

The Mill District welcomes the North Amherst Library to North Square while their historic building up the road is renovated. Follow for programming and pop by to borrow books and more.

There is an unmistakable elegance to the experience at The Lift, with stylists’ attention to detail and one-on-one consultations. The education and training that their stylists receive abroad at the L’Oreal International Hairdressing Academy in Paris, France, and Rome, Italy, as well as at L’Oreal’s SOHO Academy in New York City, means that your hair looks impeccable every time.

Provisions keeps you in the best for pantry and cellar. Get advice on fine beer and wine, chat with their cheese monger, and find local culinary treasures at their new location in North Amherst!

Owner Janelle Taylor offers expertly customized skin care and waxing, as well as specialty treatments like micro-needling, LED Therapy, Dermaplaning, and Lash & Brow services. Whether you're simply seeking relaxation, or looking for support with aesthetic questions and challenges, Smooth Affairs is the spot!

Boasting one of the best menus in town, The Harp is the place in North Amherst to gather with friends, enjoy a beer and great entertainment, and sit outside on the patio. With yard games and beautiful landscaping, this is one of the best kept secrets in Amherst. Tell your friends!

Cowls Building Supply serves the residents of Western Massachusetts with a unique combination of lumber, building materials, paint, hardware, and expert, friendly service. And don’t leave your dog-friends in the car, they’re welcome in the store. Treats available at the counter!

WD Cowls Land Management Company has called this land home since 1741. They sustainably manage, conserve, and develop land for a healthy, diversified ecosystem that produces wood, quality water, recreational opportunities, and wildlife habitat.

A local favorite, AHOP offers more than just great pizza. The restaurant boasts a full menu ranging from pizza and calzones, to grinders, wings, burritos, and more!

Locally owned and operated, Big Basket Market brings bulk spices, rice, noodles, and beans; fine chocolate; prepared Indian, Arabic, Pakistani, and Chinese foods; and frozen items such as naan, roti, samosas, and kabab to the neighborhood. And much more!

Offering a selection of beer, liquor, and limited wine, Big Guy is the neighborhood spot for your home and party needs.

With her private, one-chair studio, Mindy offers service that is friendly and personal, with styling that is classic and well-priced. Located in the Riverside Plaza, you can get your hair done, grab a pizza, pick up your laundry, and be home before you know it!

Vital Milk employs certified lactation counselors and offers peer counseling, encouraging mothers to not only work with Vital Milk for their lactation needs, but also become lactation counselors and supporters in their own communities!

Shine is not only a self-service laundromat, but also a full service Wash, Dry, and Fold spot in the neighborhood! Drop your laundry off in their Big Blue Bin outside the shop, and pick it up, 24 hours a day, in the Cubby Room. You’re charged per pound, with no hidden fees! Sign up for their subscription service.