Venue + Accommodations

Smith College is located in Northampton, a lively town of 30,000 in the Connecticut River valley of western Massachusetts.

By Car

Note: State highway exit numbers are changing state-wide to align with the practice of using mile markers to inform exit numbers. The new signs, when present, will be accompanied by a yellow sign below with the former exit number. For clarity, both exit numbers are provided.

From the South

Northampton is on Route I-91 in Massachusetts. From I-91 North take Exit 23 (old exit 18) and turn left onto Route 5. Follow Route 5 into the center of town. At the intersection of Route 5 and Route 9, turn left onto Route 9 (Main Street). Go straight through four sets of traffic lights, turning left into Smith’s main entrance (College Lane) shortly after the seventh set. The Office of Admission is on your right, overlooking Paradise Pond. Parking is available next to the office or along Route 9.

From the North

From I-91 South, take Exit 26 (old exit 20), and follow onto Route 5 South into the center of town. At the intersection of Route 5 and Route 9 (Main Street), turn right onto Route 9. Then follow the same directions as above from Route 9 to campus.

From the East or West via the Massachusetts Turnpike

Northampton is on Route I-91 North (Mass Pike exit 45 [old exit 4]). Once on I-91, follow the directions above for visitors from the south.

* Please Note, due to the gathering taking place in the Summer, some of the information on the Smith website will not directly apply to We The Land! Parking will be free and available on campus during the duration of the gathering.

By Bus

Peter Pan, Greyhound and Vermont Transit serve the area. Most routes go to the main bus terminal in Springfield, where you can catch another bus to Northampton. Buses run almost hourly between Springfield and Northampton. Smith is a 10-minute walk or a short taxi ride from the bus station. Call 413-586-1030 for bus schedules.

By Train

Amtrak’s Vermonter and Valley Flyer stop in Northampton, with three northbound and three southbound stops per day. Smith is a short taxi ride from the train platform. For more information, visit Amtrak’s website or call 800-872-7245.

Taxi and Transportation Services*

Transportation to Smith from the Boston or Hartford airports is available from a number of services. Advance reservations may be required.

*This listing of area taxi and transportation services does not imply an endorsement by Smith College of any of these businesses.

By Air

The closest airport is Bradley International (BDL). It is served by most major airlines and is located about 35 miles south of Northampton near Hartford, Connecticut. Flying into Bradley rather than to Boston’s Logan Airport gives you a shorter drive to Northampton and spares you city traffic congestion.

Accessibility

Accessible Parking

Visitors who require accessible parking may use any of the designated spaces on campus with a properly displayed state-issued plate or placard from any state. If you are visiting and need a temporary pass for an acute situation, please contact ODS@smith.edu.

A map of the accessible spaces on campus can be obtained from campus safety or by looking at the online interactive campus map.

Wheelchair Access

Events open to the public are scheduled in wheelchair accessible locations to the greatest extent possible.

Sign Language Interpreters

Persons needing sign language interpreters are asked to submit a specific request via the We the Land! registration form at least 4 weeks in advance so that interpreters can be selected to meet your specific communication needs.

If you wish to learn more about Smith College’s commitment to Accessibility, please click here

Accommodations

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Approximately 3-5 miles away from campus:

Approximately 4-6 miles away from campus:

Approximately 6-10 miles away from campus: