New England’s most uncommon destination is definitely Northampton. It surprises you with its sophistication, diversity and eclectic flavor, its small-town ambiance and big-city features, all housed within typical New England clapboard and masonry architecture. This city possesses a unique downtown “walking Main Street”, with one-of-a-kind boutiques, galleries, restaurants, antique stores, nightclubs and art theaters - certainly not the ubiquitous chain stores that make downtowns all over America look and feel the same. Each of Northampton’s small businesses brings a unique vision to this city of 30,000, from high-style clothing to sophisticated crafts, from a choice of six different sushi restaurants to the friendly neighborhood tattoo parlor. Academy of Music, featuring live performances, film festivals and community activities