- The list below includes 115 free or cheap things to do in or near Amherst, Massachusetts, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
- From Amherst College to Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Amherst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Shelburne Falls.
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100 Bidwell Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
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A full arcade featuring over 60 electronic games are offered at the Nomads Adventure Quest Family Fun Center. A lunch and dinner tavern provides on-site meals, and there is even a miniature golf course, laser tag, bounce house, and rock climbing wall.
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Separate areas for both small and large dogs are available at the Paw Meadow Dog Park. Both of the areas are fenced-in so that dogs cannot run away when off their leashes, and there are benches for owners who want to relax.
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Dedicated to the life, works and legacy of Herman Melville, Herman Melville's Arrowhead is a beautiful museum located in the author's former home. This is a must-see attraction for literature enthusiasts, especially fans of Melville's 'Moby Dick.'
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Created in 1910, Springside Park is the largest park in Pittsfield, and it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It consists of nearly 200 acres for nature lovers, as well as the Hebert Arboretum.
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Choose from a wide selection of books, magazines and newspapers at Lee Library. Chairs and tables are offered for reading, or guests can check materials out to bring back later. Computers with Internet access are also available.
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Constructed in 1874, Memorial Hall is the location of the city's town offices and police station. A Civil War memorial is located within the hall, listing the names of the local resident soldiers whose lives were lost in the bloodshed.
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Located in the former St. George's Church, the Spectrum Playhouse is a versatile performance space. It hosts plays, concerts, lectures, and a variety of community functions. The Playhouse also hosts a variety of classes.
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Offering hands-on exhibits and demonstrations, AniMagic is a museum dedicated to computer-generated art, animation, and special effects. Highlighting especially the contributions of this media to modern motion pictures, they specialize in activities geared towards children and adults alike.
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135 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238
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The Animagic Museum of Animation Special Effects & Art offers a journey through the world of animation. Visitors can take a tour highlighted with models and technologies from famous films and can even make their own animated movies.
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Showcasing the paintings of various artists, Good Purpose Gallery offers fine art for its visitors to view and purchase. The gallery has a special program where part of its exhibits feature work from young adults with autism.