Things to Do with Kids in Amherst, NH

  • TripBuzz found 183 things to do with kids in or near Amherst, New Hampshire, including 181 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lowell, Manchester, Nashua and Concord.
  • From Jasper Valley Swim & Tennis Club to Joe English Reservation, the Amherst area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Tennis, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • Created from a land grant to soldiers in 1728, Amherst was settled around 1733 and enjoyed a population boom after World War II, largely due to its location an hour outside of Boston. The city contains Federal, Georgian and Greek Revival houses and buildings. Amherst also pays homage to its part in the Civil War, with monuments and other artifacts throughout the city.
  • TripBuzz found 183 things to do with kids in or near Amherst, New Hampshire, including 181 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lowell, Manchester, Nashua and Concord.
  • From Jasper Valley Swim & Tennis Club to Joe English Reservation, the Amherst area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Tennis, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • Created from a land grant to soldiers in 1728, Amherst was settled around 1733 and enjoyed a population boom after World War II, largely due to its location an hour outside of Boston. The city contains Federal, Georgian and Greek Revival houses and buildings. Amherst also pays homage to its part in the Civil War, with monuments and other artifacts throughout the city.
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31.1 Miles
96% 26 votes
Bike Tours Meet in Concord Center, Concord, MA MoreLess Info
Cycling fans love hitting the road with Concord Bike Tours, an active tourism company headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts. The company provides a selection of bicycling tours with set itineraries, and also accepts custom chartered bookings.
31.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bike Paths Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, PO Box 1192, Concord, MA 01742 MoreLess Info
Consisting of forest and wetland scenery, Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is a paved trail for joggers, cyclists, and roller-skaters. The trail itself is 10 feet wide and has rails to one side.
31.2 Miles
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Theaters 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA 1742 MoreLess Info
Run by the Friends of the Performing Arts organization, The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden hosts performances from its resident orchestra. The center has a dance studio where visitors can sign up for classes like swing dancing and ballet.
31.4 Miles
86% 167 votes
Specialty Museums 200 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742 MoreLess Info
Established in 1886, the Concord Museum is home to a number of literary, decorative and historical artifacts including Emerson and Thoreau memorabilia, Native American stone tools, artifacts of the Revolutionary War and more.
31.4 Miles
82% 55 votes
Historic Homes 28 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742 MoreLess Info
Home of perhaps one of the most famous American Literary pioneers, the Ralph Waldo Emerson House allows visitors the chance to view the surrounding muse of the writer. The property is well maintained, allowing the rooms to remain as they were from the time of Emerson's use.
31.4 Miles
57% 7 votes
Farms & Ranches 780 East Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01830 MoreLess Info
The Kimball Farm Corn Maze is a farm and outdoor amusement facility that offers a variety of farm-related entertainment for families. It features a corn maze, hay rides, and seasonal sleigh rides, as well as games.
31.5 Miles
95% 316 votes
History Museums 399 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742 MoreLess Info
Orchard House is the historic home of the famous author Louisa May Alcott as well as the setting of her novel, 'Little Women'.
31.5 Miles
98% 61 votes
Walking Trails Concord, MA MoreLess Info
Located in Concord, Massachusetts, the Battle Road Trail is a 5 1/2 mile trail along the route that British soldiers used to travel between Boston and Concord. The trail is paved and suitable for walking, biking and wheelchair use.
31.5 Miles
82% 28 votes
Historic Homes 399 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742 MoreLess Info
As the former home of the author of the famous literary work, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House offers guided tours of the historic home by reservation only. During the tour, visitors can learn about the author's life.
31.7 Miles
95% 40 votes
History Museums Kearsarge Mountain Road, Warner, NH MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in Warner, New Hampshire enjoy intriguing displays of Native American art, clothing, weapons and other items used by members of nearby First Nations. The most popular exhibits include intricate feathered headdresses, woven baskets and beaded items.
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