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Review:
Amherst is a college town in the Connecticut River valley and is home to two colleges and a university. Several famous people have lived in Amherst , including Emily Dickinson, whose birthplace and home is now a museum about her work and life. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Books can also be found here and features children’s books from all over the world.
Rounding out the museum scene are the Beneski Museum of Natural History and the eclectic Mead Art Museum. Nearby Mount Norwottuck and Bare Mountain as well as Mount Holyoke Range State Park provide ample opportunities to explore the outdoors through hiking and other activities.
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