Mountain Farms,

335 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 01035

"Having visited here for the majority of my sheltered western mass life, Mountain Farms has something for everyone who isn't willing to travel to Holyoke's Ingleside Mall. Walmart needs no introduction but their kitchen wares and tech sections are highlights for me. Barnes and Noble is my go-to place for art books and inspiration. There's always something there that surprises me. Panera Bread had decent drinks and sandwiches but isn't my go-to. (That would be Big Y up the street). Eastern Mountain Sports is a bit on the pricy side for specialty weather and travel clothes but I consider them top quality. Gamestop is hit or miss but sometimes surprises me. Michael's Art Supplies had everything a casual traditional artist could need for a new project. Whole Foods isn't my cup of tea but it's there if you're a health nut. Marshall's has decent used clothes and variety products. Don't buy electronics there. Also Bed Bath and Beyond went out of business which is a shame since I got lots of cool stuff there over the years. I probably missed some stores but those are the ones I can think of. The Hampshire Mall is also up the street."

"The whole plaza is about 95%occupied. You can do all your shopping and grab a bite to eat in the plaza. Plenty of parking."

"The Walmart here is usually semi-busy, most of the time. The plaza has a lot of other good stores in it too, that draws more people here. They have a Subway inside also, in case shopping makes you hungry. You can find clothes & household items here too, which is nice for a one stop shop."

"This shopping center offers many good choices for good deals on clothing, food, craft supplies, pet supplies, and more."

"It's come a long way since the days of the mountain farm movie theater and flea market. I miss the coy fish. Stores here are all decent. It gets better in terms of variety as time progresses."