Northampton has 10 dispensaries licensed by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). Anyone 21 or older with a valid government photo ID can buy, including visitors from New York and Connecticut. 2 Northampton stores also serve registered medical patients, who pay no marijuana taxes. Northampton was one of the first two places on the East Coast to sell legal recreational cannabis, on November 20, 2018.
That history still shapes the city. On opening day, New England Treatment Access (NETA) in Northampton and Cultivate in Leicester opened their doors at 8 a.m., and then-Mayor David Narkewicz made the first recreational purchase at NETA. Today Northampton has 10 licensed stores, all in one ZIP code, which makes it easy to visit a few in one trip downtown.
All 10 Licensed Dispensaries in Northampton, MA
Every Northampton store is in the 01060 ZIP code. King Street, the main road north out of downtown, and North King Street have three stores. Conz Street and Strong Avenue have two each, and the others are on Pleasant Street, Main Street and Damon Road near Interstate 91.
King Street: Embr is at 144 King Street and Turning Leaf Centers at 261 King Street, with ToroVerde licensed on North King Street.
Downtown, Conz Street and Strong Avenue: Neta and The Hempest are both on Conz Street. Resinate is on Pleasant Street and Balagan Cannabis on Main Street. Strong Avenue has Cannabis Culture and Honey.
Damon Road: Enlite Cannabis Dispensary is near I-91.
Best Northampton Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Embr (4.9 stars, about 1,200 reviews), Cannabis Culture (4.9, about 390), Turning Leaf Centers (4.8, about 780) and Resinate (4.8, about 720).
- Most reviewed: Neta, with about 4,000 reviews and 4.6 stars, followed by Embr.
- Open earliest (8 a.m.): Neta and Embr.
- Open latest (10 p.m.): Embr and Resinate. Turning Leaf Centers closes earliest, at 6:30 p.m.
- Medical patients: Neta and Resinate hold medical licenses.
Visiting a Dispensary in Northampton: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: Bring a valid government photo ID showing you are 21 or older. Out-of-state licenses and passports are fine.
- Hours: Most stores open between 8 and 10 a.m. and close between 8 and 10 p.m.
- Payment: Cash works everywhere and many stores take debit; credit cards are rare.
Northampton and Massachusetts Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
You can buy up to 2 ounces of flower a day, or the equivalent of 10 grams of active THC in concentrates or 1,000 mg in edibles. The limit doubled on April 19, 2026. Our Massachusetts marijuana laws guide covers possession and growing at home.
- Public use: Using cannabis on Main Street, in parks or on the rail trails carries a civil fine of up to $100.
- Driving: Driving high is OUI. An open container in the passenger area carries a fine of up to $500.
- State lines: Connecticut, Vermont and New York have legal markets too, but carrying cannabis across any state line is illegal under federal law.
- Question 8: If voters approve it on November 3, 2026, adult-use sales would end on January 1, 2028.
Cannabis Taxes in Northampton
Northampton charges the 3% local tax on adult-use cannabis, on top of the 10.75% state excise and 6.25% sales tax, for 20% in total. The city has been one of the top collectors of local cannabis tax revenue in Massachusetts. Registered medical patients pay none of these taxes on medical marijuana. Compare states in our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Northampton
Northampton's market began with medical cannabis: NETA was a medical dispensary before it started adult-use sales in 2018. 2 stores in the city serve CCC-registered patients today.
Dispensaries Near Northampton
- Dispensaries in Easthampton: 5 stores just to the southwest.
- Dispensaries in Holyoke: 9 stores south on I-91.
- Dispensaries in Amherst: 2 stores across the Connecticut River.
- Dispensaries in Greenfield: 4 stores north in Franklin County.
- Dispensaries in Springfield: 8 stores at the south end of the valley.
Browse every city and town on our Massachusetts dispensary directory.
Northampton Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Northampton?
Yes, for adults 21 and older at licensed stores.
How many dispensaries are in Northampton?
Our directory lists 10 licensed stores in Northampton, all in the 01060 ZIP code.
Can tourists buy weed in Northampton?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state license or a passport.
What time do dispensaries close in Northampton?
Embr and Resinate close at 10 p.m., most others at 8 or 9 p.m., and Turning Leaf Centers at 6:30 p.m.
Do Northampton dispensaries take cards?
Many take debit, and all take cash.
How much weed can I buy in Northampton?
Up to 2 ounces of flower a day, or the equivalent in concentrates and edibles.
Where can I smoke weed in Northampton?
Only on private property where the owner allows it.
Can I get weed delivered in Northampton?
Yes, where a licensed delivery business serves your address, but not between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.
What is the best dispensary in Northampton?
Embr and Cannabis Culture hold 4.9 stars, and Neta has the most reviews. See our ratings list above.
Was Northampton the first place to sell legal weed in Massachusetts?
Yes, jointly with Cultivate in Leicester. Both began recreational sales on November 20, 2018, the first on the East Coast.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses, license numbers and medical designations come from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores whose licenses are no longer active.