Free & Cheap Things to Do in Amherst, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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43.8 Miles
19% 21 votes
Music Venue 31 Webster Street, Hartford, CT 06114 MoreLess Info
Featuring a concert stage with clear acoustics, Webster Theater functions as a venue for performing artists of all kinds. They also have a bar that is separate from the theater area.
43.9 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 109 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
Along with multiple bowling lanes for general public bowling the Cove Bowling and Entertainment complex features cosmic bowling on the weekends. There is also an on-site bowling pro shop and mini golf course.
43.9 Miles
50% 28 votes
Movie Theaters 330 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
Showing a mix of blockbuster hits and indie films, Bow-tie Palace 17 & Odyssey Theater offers stadium seating and digital sound. They also have a special theater featuring the BTX Giant Screen that is 70 x 50 feet.
43.9 Miles
20% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 330 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with a BTX giant screen auditorium, Palace 17 & BTX Theater displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, 3D movies, party rooms and a snack bar.
43.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 524 Bell Street, Glastonbury, CT 6033 MoreLess Info
Located on 37 acres of land, Hillside Stable is an equestrian center offering a number of services for horses and their owners. Services that the center offers include boarding, riding lessons, and horses for lease/sale.
43.9 Miles
63% 8 votes
Bowling 109 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 MoreLess Info
A 24-lane bowling center, Cove Bowling Lanes features cosmic bowling and an 18-hole miniature golf course. The center has a sports bar, arcade game machines, a snack bar and facilities for private parties and events.
44.0 Miles
85% 27 votes
Specialty Museums 211 Murphy Road, Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
A must visit for anyone interested in the history and methods of garbage disposal, energy conservation, and recycling, plan your visit to Hartford: CRRA Trash Museum today. Featuring over 6,500 square feet of educational exhibits, your tour will be one to remember.
44.1 Miles
95% 20 votes
Walking Trails Pomfret, CT MoreLess Info
The Air Line State Park Trail offers biking, hiking, cross country skiing, and horseback riding opportunities. The trail, which is named for an imaginary 'line' from New York to Boston, was previously a heavily-traveled railroad line.
44.1 Miles
74% 27 votes
Trampoline Parks 91 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT 06114 MoreLess Info
Providing family amusement, Launch Trampoline Park is an indoor jumping facility. Along with open jumping hours, the park features exercise classes, dodgeball and basketball activities. Birthday parties and other group gatherings are also held here.
44.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 75 Main Street, Putnam, CT 6260 MoreLess Info
Silver Circle Llc is a launching pad for local artists that features rotating art displays, sculptures, art glass and assemblage. They also have a boutique area with handcrafted jewelry, textiles, pottery, and gifts by local and regional artisans.
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