Weird. I'm visiting Northampton for a few days and thought I'd check out their museum. When I…read morewalked in I was greeted and informed that part of the museum was closed for a new exhibit. The greeter looked me up and down and said flatly "you can leave your stuff on that table". The table she referred to was small and I asked if I could put my backpack near the coat rack. She responded "I don't care about the backpack. Im worried about that coffee" and pointed to the coffee in my hands. I suppose the vague description "stuff" was to imply my cup of coffee? She then asked me if I would give a donation stating "we're broke and could use all the money we can get". I said "sure" and dropped in the little amount of cash I had and entered the museum. The greeter then turned and walked into another room. The museum is one, very small room that has probably 4-5 cases that display some antiques donated by community members. I was less than impressed with not only the small state of the museum but also the service. The one thing this place has going for it is that it's free.

I just visited Historic Northampton today to see the Making it on Main Street exhibit. It was very…read moreinformative, giving a great deal of information on the formation and development of Northampton's Main Street. It did not shy away from unpleasant topics such as treatment of Native Americans and slavery. The quality of the displays rivals those found in larger museums. Kudos to Historic Northampton. You need to make time to see this exhibit before it is gone!

The startup here has been a little rocky but my wife and I have been here 4 times now and have…read morealways found the service pleasant and friendly. Tonight the place is packed and our server although busy as heck was still great. The food is good, the bar is phenomenal, and the environment is Irish for sure. We really enjoy time spent here.. Update.. My wife and I are frequent flyers now at the ICC and have become patrons. It continues to please us..

While we enjoyed the food, our last two experiences were not the most memorable…read more My husband and I have been to this establishment four times since its Soft Opening, and had wonderful experiences the first two times. The food was delicious, and our server was Jessica. She was a joy. Smiley, upbeat, funny and gave the most wonderfully animated recommendations of the menu... a true asset to the establishment. We returned the last two times with other family members, hoping to have Jessica serve us and show them a great experience, only to be disappointed to find out she was no longer employed there. Our experience with the other servers was mediocre at best. Slow service, bland personalities and couldn't be found 90% of the time. Please bring Jessica back so that we can come back knowing we'll have another great experience and feel like we're more than just a "tip".

Cindy is a quality human! She was so warm and attentive throughout the planning of (and during) my…read moreson's fifth birthday *dance party,* which took place at her sweet center for a truly reasonable price. She took care to determine all the particulars, including dress-up costume preferences and the playlist for the kids to dance to. She even supplied great prizes for some fun games she'd organized and recruited some teenage students of the studio to help lead the group, and so graciously, through the dancing/gaming. Everyone in our pack got a kick out of the afternoon, and I've already recommended the spot several times. Also, a week out my son is still talking about how he wants to go back, so.

Another outstanding show. Thank you John S. for helping to produce the hobby's best train show…read more Despite the cold, it was a strong showing as many attendees decided to arrive on Saturday ahead of the snow. I recommend stopping by the Eastern States' Wine Bar and getting a glass of Coco Noir to warm you up. Will return in 2027. Highly recommended. Something for everyone to see.

I have been going to this show for decades, first as a casual attendee, lately as part of a crew…read morethat runs a model railroad at the show. I have watched it expand from one building to four. If you have not been, you will be overwhelmed with the experience. Too many layouts to absorb in one day, all the big manufacturers with their latest projects, clinics, children's activities, small manufacturers selling great stuff at a discount, every little thing you need to start or expand in model railroading. THE place to see the latest innovations in tech, as well as discover that long lost kit you were looking for. New layouts every year, changes every year. I have no idea what show Bob T. went to, but clearly not this one. As a layout presenter for the past fifteen years or so I can certify that the kids will be enchanted and adults overwhelmed. I see the faces every year. It is a highlight of my model railroading calendar. Not to be missed!

Excellent casting, acting, directing. So much fun! 5his was our first OHP experience and we were…read moremore than impressed. We will now be looking forward to attending many more of these musicals. Bravo!

"Come on up to the house And your singin' lead soprano"…read more(Willie Nelson) We heard a whole lot of altos and tenors and sopranos singing in the House last night, and loved them all. One of my work buddies mentioned that a family member was appearing in a show here, so we decided to check it out last night. I had not heard of the Opera House Players before. I learned they had a pretty impressive history. They are a nonprofit volunteer-based community theater group dating back to 1968. Oh, and they specialize in musical theater and perform it exclusively, presenting four shows per season. Their shows are currently presented at the Enfield Annex (the old Enrico Fermi School) at 124 N. Maple Street, but they are planning a move to 100 High Street. We saw the show "Newsies" last night, and we were so impressed by the set, sound quality, orchestra, and the overall talent on the stage. There was a lot of talented folks up there, ranging from about 20 children, all the way up to a few senior citizens, like those who played Joseph Pulitzer and Theodore Roosevelt. Of course the real stars of the night were the children, who seemed to be singing and dancing all night long. A few of the kids capped off their dance moves with cartwheel, somersault, and handstand flourishes on top of their dances. It was quite an impressive display of young talent across the entire stage. Bravo!

Had the virtual reality experience for my daughter's 9th Birthday. It was great. The kids and…read moreadults had a blast. The staff was punctual and very accommodating.They made sure everyone had a fun time!!!

I don't know his last name but a employee named Noah was amazing he treated us with the up most…read morerespect I want him at every single party also he gave us extra time at the end because we left a 20 tip thanks arcade on wheels for hiring the best employees and the greatest games

Simsbury Historical Society was founded in 1911. They moved to the current 2-acre location which…read morehas a home, tavern, and barn on it; this property belonged to the Phelps family. A school house, another home, and probate building were brought to this location later on. They offer tours, special events, and workshops. They're open from Thursday to Saturday from 12-4. My family and I enjoyed walking through the property and seeing the old buildings and artifacts. There was a replica of a native American wig-wam which was really cool to walk inside of. I love history and old buildings so it was fun seeing the old school house and historic single homes. The tavern had a beautiful garden in the backyard. There were plenty of parking and we look forward to going back and taking a tour.

"Don't know much about history" (Sam Cooke)…read more Simsbury is an old town, I mean a really old town. It goes back to 1670. And it's very fitting that such an old town has a historical society to display and preserve its three and a half centuries of history. The Simsbury Historical Society is "a non-profit educational corporation" that was founded in 1911. The complex includes over a dozen structures, and the museum has regional artifacts, archives and collections on the state's earliest settlements. As expected, they do focus on the town's founding and early history. It's a very interesting place to visit and walk the grounds, check out the Native American structures and visit the museum store. That store was hosting a Holiday Market today.