RISE Dispensaries sits on Meadow Street in North Amherst, near the intersection of MA-116 and the west side of Mill River — about a four-minute drive from the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus and within easy reach of Northampton, Sunderland, Pelham, and Shutesbury. The store is operated by Green Thumb Industries (GTI), one of the largest multi-state cannabis operators in the country, and was GTI’s first Massachusetts location when it opened as a medical dispensary in May 2018. The building is marked by a mural and has ample free parking, making it a straightforward stop for both UMass-area residents and Hampshire County shoppers coming from the Pioneer Valley corridor. The menu covers flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, vaporizer cartridges, edibles, tinctures, and accessories, with GTI’s own house brands — RYTHM, Incredibles, and Dogwalkers — available alongside curated Massachusetts partner products. Online ordering is available for in-store pickup. Discounts apply for veterans, seniors, and patients experiencing financial hardship, and new and renewing medical patients receive 20% off. RISE Amherst suits recreational adults and medical cardholders throughout Hampshire County — including Northampton, Hadley, Belchertown, and the broader UMass community — who want a well-stocked national chain with reliable daily hours and a central North Amherst location.

Phone: (413) 825-9770 Address: 169 Meadow St, Amherst, MA 01002 Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–7:00 PM | Sun 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Payment: Cash only; ATM on-site Nearby neighborhoods served: Amherst, Northampton, Hadley, Sunderland, Belchertown, Hampshire County Last verified: May 2026 Notes: Near MA-116 / Meadow St, North Amherst; 4-minute drive from UMass Amherst; near Mill River Recreation Area; GTI’s first MA location (est. May 2018); national multi-state chain (Green Thumb Industries / RISE); RYTHM, Incredibles, Dogwalkers house brands; online ordering for in-store pickup; free parking; mural exterior; ADA accessible; cash only; ATM on-site; 10% veteran/senior/financial hardship discount; 20% new/renewing patient discount; Google 4.5 (412 reviews); license MR281254 / RMD645-R; medical and recreational Website: risecannabis.com