- 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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Part of the Metacomet Ridge range, Rattlesnake Mountain is a popular destination for both hikers and rock climbers. Managed by a state park commission, the mountain features numerous marked trails and climbing faces for a variety of skill levels.
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Ward Park was named after the late Artemas Ward and stretches almost 20 acres. The park has a 2-foot wading pool, a local museum, a playground, a yoga studio, and tennis courts.
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Lincoln St & Highland Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
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Featuring six miles of paved trails, the Assabet River Rail Trail is suitable for skateboarding, biking, jogging, or hiking. It passes through some downtown areas as well as some wilderness areas, and some spots are suitable for bird watching.
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As an indoor ice rink, Navin Skating Rink offers visitors public skating sessions and shoe rentals. After public skating is over, visitors can watch youth and adult hockey leagues practice at various hours.
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Owned and operated by Carmike Cinemas, Cinerom is a local movie theater showing the latest film releases to its guests. Amenities at the theater include theater rentals and a number of concession options.
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Specializing in artwork made out of recycled material, Cake Artisan Gallery has a variety of paintings, sculptures, and pottery for visitors to enjoy. The gallery has a gift shop where visitors can purchase prints and accessories.
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Laser Quest - Newington
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3005 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111
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A Laser Tag entertainment center with a variety of obstacles and structures in the arena, Laser Quest - Newington specializes in birthday and other parties. The arena offers memberships and group deals.
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The Bennington Arts Guild Gallery is devoted to showcasing the work of local artists in a cooperative atmosphere. The gallery hosts various receptions, showcases, and themed shows, as well as special events.
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Fiddlehead At Four Corners is a craft business and gallery that offers a wide variety of unique art for sale. Categories of art include pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber/wood, ceramics, and more.
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The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum features glass, painting, and ceramic collections for visitors to view. The location, which contains a 1930s-style kitchen, offers guided tours that provide information on the history of the building and its former tenants.