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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39.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA 2155 MoreLess Info
Located along the Mystic River, the Medford Condon Shell acts as a showcase for many local performers and musicians. The outdoor theater even has connections to the regional trail system and a canoe launch on the river.
39.9 Miles
83% 23 votes
Farms & Ranches Route 4, Durham, NH 03824 MoreLess Info
Durham, New Hampshire's Emery Farm is a working produce farm that has many attractions for visitors. It is open seven days a week and includes a large petting zoo and a produce market.
39.9 Miles
25% 4 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 128 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824 MoreLess Info
At Whittemore Center Arena, visitors can see a variety of sporting events hosted by the University of New Hampshire. The arena is home to the university's hockey team, the Wildcats. The arena also doubles as a concert venue.
39.9 Miles
81% 102 votes
Movie Theaters 204 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474 MoreLess Info
A great place to watch the latest movie releases, Capitol Theater offers beautiful architecture and a relaxing, warm ambiance. Classics and holiday shows are also often shown at this venue.
39.9 Miles
67% 6 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 110 Alewife Brook Parkway, Somerville, MA 02144 MoreLess Info
Home to many sports clubs in the area, Dilboy Stadium consists of a synthetic turf field surrounded by a running track. Visitors can watch one of the many local football games from one of the 2,000 seats in the grandstand.
39.9 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks 199 Capen Street, Medford, MA 2155 MoreLess Info
The playground at the Capen Street Park recreational park is a tot lot that is best suited for children under the age of 6. The park features two climbing structures that are situated in the sand.
39.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 15 Edgewater Park, Newton, MA 2466 MoreLess Info
A scenic area, Auburndale Park is included in the conservation lands of Newton Parks. The park features 40 acres of ball fields, a horseshoe pit, playgrounds, grills, and river frontage with ice skating in the winter.
40.0 Miles
52% 86 votes
Fishing State Pier, Hampton, NH 03842 MoreLess Info
Hampton, New Hampshire is the home of Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching. Captain Al accepts charter reservations and sells single tickets on mixed-group excursions. Reservations are highly recommended.
40.0 Miles
96% 103 votes
Movie Theaters 637 Main Street, Chatham, MA 2633 MoreLess Info
Originally opened in 1916, the Chatham Orpheum Theater was the first movie house in the area. It continues to serve the community with updated projection technologies including 3-D and 6.1 Surround Sound on two theater screens.
40.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Swimming Pool Alewife Brook Pkwy at Hight Street, Somerville, MA 02144 MoreLess Info
A public swimming facility, the Dilboy Memorial Swimming & Wading Pool features both a large swimming pool suitable for kids and adults as well as a smaller kiddie pool. Guests to the pool can bring their own beach chairs.
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