- TripBuzz found 116 things to do with kids in or near Amherst, Massachusetts, including 98 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Shelburne Falls.
- From Mullins Center to UMass Practice Rink, the Amherst area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities and History Museums.
- Home to three of the colleges in the Five College Consortium, Amherst has housed many notable residents, including Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost. The University of Massachusetts Amherst holds the annual Apple Harvest Festival, which is set up like an old fashioned New England community fair. The city is just over an hour from Worcester, MA.
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Meeting at North Riverfront Park, Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club provides visitors with opportunities for rowing, dragon boating, and bicycling. The club hosts an annual dragon boat festival where visitors can watch or participate in three 200 meter races.
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One Armory Square, Springfield, MA 01105
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Springfield Armory National Historic Site initially operated as a major manufacturer of weapons till 1968 and was later converted into a historic site which features the largest collection of antique American firearms in the world.
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Springfield Science Museum, initially known as the Springfield Ethnological and Natural History Museum, houses a range of natural and physical science exhibits coupled with scientific and astronomical displays. The oldest American-built planetarium is also a part of the museum.
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Springfield College is an private and independent educational institution and learning complex. Home to approximately 5,000 students, the college offers a variety of subjects including physical education and scientific study.
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220 State Street, Springfield, MA
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Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden was built in the honor of the famous illustrator and author, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. The garden features multiple statues of Dr. Seuss's characters such as the Lorax, the Grinch, Yertle the Turtle and more.
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Catch an off-Broadway musical or comedy show at City Stage. Other entertainment options offered vary, including everything from magic shows to educational series. Theatre rental space is available for group events.
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220 State St., Springfield, MA 01103
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A large museum dedicated to local and state history and culture, the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum features a variety of collections. One notable exhibit is of Indian motorcycles, a brand founded in Connecticut.
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The Paramount Theater is a large, historic, theater space. The venue, which was built in 1926, has undergone several name changes in its history, including the Julian Sanderson Theater and The Hippodrome.
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220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
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The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a collection of bronze Doctor Seuss related sculptures created by Sculptor Lark Grey Dimond-Cates. Among the various sculptures are Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat, Horton Court, and The Storyteller.
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1500 Main St., Springfield, MA 01115
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Pan African Historical Museum U.S.A showcases a variety of museum exhibits. Patrons can view artifacts including a slave sales receipt, authentic photos, letters and other items. The PAHMUSA also displays murals and other African American artwork and sculptures.