Food Scene
This is decent no-nonsense place to get lunch or dinner. Best place for a view of the sunset. Fireplace in winter.
13 locals recommend
Tavern On the Hill
100 Mountain RdThis is decent no-nonsense place to get lunch or dinner. Best place for a view of the sunset. Fireplace in winter.
Really good restaurant open for dinner only. Nine stars (on the Richter scale)
28 locals recommend
Coco and The Cellar Bar
95 Main StReally good restaurant open for dinner only. Nine stars (on the Richter scale)
Galaxy
60 Main StBrand new restaurant (Feb 2014) that has become popular rather quickly.
Nick's Nest
1597 Northampton StLocals love this place for it's skinless white hotdogs and French meat pies.
An unassuming restaurant with the best Cajun food in a 42 mile radius.
6 locals recommend
Chef Wayne's Big Mamou
63 Liberty StAn unassuming restaurant with the best Cajun food in a 42 mile radius.
Everything Else
Wistariahurst
238 Cabot StThis historic house museum is a Holyoke gem.
Greater Holyoke YMCA
171 Pine StSemi-Olympic pool. Steam. Sauna. Squash. Etc.
International Volleyball Hall of Fame
444 Dwight StHolyoke is the birthplace of volleyball.
Housed in Holyoke's oldest mixed-use mill complex, this salon has a knowledgable and talented staff.
Serene Salon & Spa
Housed in Holyoke's oldest mixed-use mill complex, this salon has a knowledgable and talented staff.
Essentials
Chicago kielbasa, bigos, tee wurst, Westphalian ham, old fashioned service (don't go if you're in a hurry).
Polish Delicatessen
214 Lyman StChicago kielbasa, bigos, tee wurst, Westphalian ham, old fashioned service (don't go if you're in a hurry).
Arts & Culture
Gateway City Arts
92 Race StIf you have the time, take a one day art class or tango lesson.
Dr. Seuss. Indian Motorcycles. The Armory. Natural history and fine art museums.
23 locals recommend
Springfield Museums
21 Edwards StDr. Seuss. Indian Motorcycles. The Armory. Natural history and fine art museums.
Shopping
Holyoke Mall At Ingleside
One stop shopping... including an Apple store.