Holyoke, Massachusetts
Holyoke is a city of 37,813 people in Hampden County, Massachusetts, founded in 1850.
Why visit Holyoke
Townapedia lists 57 museums and landmarks, 106 parks and trails, 50 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 19 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include E.M. Loew's State Theatre, Joseph E. Muller Bridge, Al's Diner and Chapin School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Holyoke
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About Holyoke
Holyoke () is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, that lies between the western bank of the Connecticut River and the Mount Tom Range. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 38,238. Located 8 miles (13 km) north of Springfield, Holyoke is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Area, one of the two distinct metropolitan areas in Massachusetts.
From the Wikipedia article Holyoke, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do19
E.M. Loew's State Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
Demolished movie theater in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States
Joseph E. Muller Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in Massachusetts, Hampden County; Massachusetts
Mount Tom Ski Area
Ski area · 2.7 mi
Abandoned ski resort in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Mountain Park
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
Defunct amusement park
Scott Tower
Monument and historic site
Monument in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Victory Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States
Vietnam Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Willimansett Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge in Massachusetts to Holyoke, Massachusetts
Mountain View Farm CSA
Farm and orchard · 3.5 mi
393 East Street, easthampton
We-Sa 08:00-18:00
7 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks57
Al's Diner
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Diner in Chicopee, Massachusetts
14 Yelle Street
Chapin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Ames Manufacturing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
United States historic place
Cabotville Common Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Caledonia Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Center Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Cemetery in Southampton, Massachusetts
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Seat of government in Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States
Clovis Robert Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Commercial building in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States
Dwight Manufacturing Company Housing District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Edward Bellamy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Friedrich Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States of America
Hadley Falls Company Housing District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
45 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds106
Dinosaur Footprints
Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi
1099 Northampton Street, Holyoke
Apr-Nov: Mo-Su sunrise-sunset; Dec-Mar closed
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Prospect Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Park in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Mount Tom State Reservation
Park · 3.6 mi
State park in Massachusetts, United States
Veterans Park (Holyoke, Massachusetts)
Park · 1.8 mi
Park in Holyoke originally known as Hampden Park
94 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes50
Gigantic
Bar and pub · 3.8 mi
A neighborhood cocktail bar with a D.I.Y glam aesthetic.
78 Cottage Street, Easthampton
Tu 17:00-23:00, We-Sa 17:00-24:00, Su 17:00-23:00
Nini's Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 3.8 mi
124 Cottage Street, Easthampton
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00, Su 16:00-20:00
Mt. Tom's Homemade Ice Cream & Candy Store
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 3.9 mi
Su 12:00-21:30; Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr, Sa 11:30-22:00
Tavern on the Hill
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-21:00; Sa 16:30-22:00; Su 16:00-20:00
The Dam Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Breakfast, American · 1.4 mi
2014 Northampton Street, Holyoke
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa-Su 06:00-14:00
Parthenon
Restaurant · Greek · 3.5 mi
475 Newton Street, South Hadley
38 more on the map.
History
The Indigenous people of Holyoke and South Hadley Falls were the Algonquian peoples. Though records are incomplete, the area was settled by the Pocomtuc, sometimes referred to as the Agawam or Nonotuck.
From the History section of Holyoke, Massachusetts on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship41
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries78
Healthcare7
Map of Holyoke
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 16°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 55°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 39°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 30°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 22°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hampden County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-01-06: Severe Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Easthampton 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Chicopee 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Springfield 8 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Agawam Town 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Amherst Town 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Windsor Locks 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Greenfield 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Hartford 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- West Hartford 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Manchester 31 mi south, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Holyoke Skyline (cropped), Simtropolitan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scott Tower Holyoke Winter 2024, Reconrabbit, CC BY 4.0
- Reardons Garage, Holyoke MA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- First Lutheran Church (Holyoke, Massachusetts), User:Simtropolitan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pleasant Street, Holyoke MA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Holyoke Massachusetts City Hall, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Al's Diner, Chicopee MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChicopeeMA ChapinSchool, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChicopeeMA DwightCompanyHousing, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Town Hall, Easthampton MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- The Commons, Chicopee MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maplewood Hotel, Holyoke MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HolyokeMA CompanyHousing, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caledonia Building-Caledonian Hall Holyoke Mass, User:Simtropolitan, CC0
- Clovis Robert Block, Holyoke MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Friedrich Block, Holyoke MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edward Bellamy House Chicopee Falls MA, National Park Service, Public domain
- Lyman Pond, Lockville, Southampton MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Chicopee City Hall, Tessier Architects, Public domain
- Ames Privilege, Chicopee MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pulaski Park, Holyoke MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North High Street, Holyoke MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChicopeeMA ChristsCommunityChurch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- United States Post Office, South Hadley MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edwards Library, Southampton MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- ChicopeeMA ThomasDPageHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrance Monument, DyanFrench, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holyoke, MA - central post office 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wistariahurst, Holyoke MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Polish National Home, Chicopee MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Daniel Stebbins House, September 2016, South Hadley MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- United States Post Office, Easthampton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChicopeeMA ValentineSchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EasthamptonMA NashawannuckMill, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Drain - panoramio, Hanley Wilcoxen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Foot Bridge - panoramio (1), Hanley Wilcoxen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Foot Bridge - panoramio, Hanley Wilcoxen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Drain Source - panoramio, Hanley Wilcoxen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lower Wall - panoramio, Hanley Wilcoxen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Water Basin Leading to Dam - panoramio, Hanley Wilcoxen, CC BY-SA 3.0
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