Editing Easthampton, Massachusetts (section)

==Points of interest==
Easthampton has a number of points of interest.

The [[Mount Tom (Massachusetts)|Mount Tom]] State Reservation extends into the eastern part the city, and many local residents hike up to enjoy the view of the [[Pioneer Valley]] from the rock ledges. Mount Tom, with a summit elevation of {{convert|1202|ft}}, is the highest traprock peak on the [[Metacomet Ridge]], a linear  mountain range that extends from [[Long Island Sound]] to the [[Vermont]] border. Mount Tom is characterized by its high cliffs, sweeping vistas, and [[microclimate]] ecosystems. The {{convert|110|mi|km|adj=on}} [[Metacomet-Monadnock Trail]] traverses the mountain.

The Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the [[Massachusetts Audubon Society]], is split between Easthampton and neighboring Northampton. Recently, the [[Manhan Rail Trail]] bicycle path was built over an old railroad line, and there are plans to connect the path to others in the area. Near the rail trail and wildlife sanctuary are three conservation areas owned by the local non-profit land trust, Pascommuck Conservation Trust, part of the trust's {{convert|200|acre|km2}} of holdings in Easthampton.
 
The Old Town Hall is a historic building located in the [[Main Street Historic District (Easthampton, Massachusetts)|Main Street Historic District]] in Easthampton, Massachusetts. The High Victorian Gothic town hall was built in 1869 by Boston architect [[Charles Edward Parker]]. In 1987, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Old Town Hall is managed by the nonprofit CitySpace, Inc. as a center for the arts.

In and around downtown Easthampton, attractions include:
* The Cottage Street Cultural District, named by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2013.
* The [[Emily Williston Memorial Library]], listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, provides a collection of over 45,000 books, movies, and other media for Easthampton and the surrounding towns. Designed by [[Peabody & Stearns]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ewmlibrary.org/|title=Emily Williston Memorial Library}}</ref>
* The [[Williston Northampton School]], a [[private school|private]] [[secondary school|secondary]] [[University-preparatory school|prep school]]
* [[One Cottage Street]], an old factory building, renovated in the late 1970s to make workshops and studios for artists and craftspeople
* [[Riverside Industries]], also at One Cottage Street, a human service organization offering a variety of innovative programs for people with disabilities<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsi.org/|title=Riverside Industries, Easthampton MA - Home|website=www.rsi.org}}</ref>
* [[Eastworks]], the old [[Stanley Home Products]] factory building, recently converted into artists' studios, offices, and restaurant space
* The historic old fire station, recently made into a workshop by local [[marquetry|furniture maker]] [[Silas Kopf]]