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Smith College

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Smith College Botanic Garden

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Smith College Museum of Art

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Downtown Northampton

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Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park

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Norwottuck Rail Trail

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Thornes Marketplace

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Academy of Music Theatre

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Farmers’ Markets

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Tunnel Bar

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