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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88% 1052 votes
Parks Charter St., Salem, MA 1970 MoreLess Info
The Salem Witch Trials Memorial provides a place to reflect on the historical significance of the event. Included are 20 benches, one for each of the accused, containing their names as well as the means and dates of execution.
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100% 4 votes
Military Museums 58 Andrew Street, Lynn, MA MoreLess Info
Built in 1885, the Grand Army of the Republic Museum is a great place to visit for history enthusiasts. Must-see features include the 56' x 46' main hall, research library, and memorabilia from the Revolutionary War through the Korean War.
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95% 339 votes
Movie Theaters 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02215 MoreLess Info
Coolidge Corner Theatre is an independent movie theater that plays a selection of classic, mainstream, and indie films and has midnight showings too. The concession stand has a bar with premium beers, wines and liquors and local baked goods.
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41% 17 votes
Beaches Lothrop St & Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915 MoreLess Info
Visitors can sunbathe and swim in the waters of Dane Street Beach. The beach is strewn with pebbles and shells. A concession stand sells hot dogs near the parking lot.
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75% 8 votes
Parks 45 Amory Street, Brookline, MA 02446 MoreLess Info
Located adjacent to Hall's Pond, Amory Park features a wooded wildlife preserve, tennis courts and baseball fields. The fields can be used for other open field recreational activities and sports as well as picnics.
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86% 7 votes
Bowling 497 Lynnway, Lynn, MA 01905 MoreLess Info
Offering a variety of food and spirits in addition to candlepin bowling, Lynnway Sportscenter hosts a variety of special events. Some events on offer include regular karaoke nights as well as team trivia competitions.
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100% 6 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA 01604 MoreLess Info
At Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, visitors can hike through the 400 acres of shady marshland and observe native wildlife like frogs. On Saturdays, the sanctuary hosts a morning walk for birdwatching.
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100% 5 votes
Parks 59 Commandants Way, Chelsea, MA 02150 MoreLess Info
Views of the Tobin Bridge and the Boston skyline are offered at the Mary O' Malley Waterfront Park which is bordered by both the Island End River and Mystic River. Paths for walking and jogging, tennis courts, and playground equipment are available.
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100% 3 votes
Gymnastics 422 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 02494 MoreLess Info
Rhythmic Dreams is a gymnastics school dedicated to teaching girls the basics of rhythmic gymnastics. The school offers several gymnastics programs for a variety of ages and skill levels and hosts a 12 week summer camp.
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History Museums 58 Andrew Street, Lynn, MA 1901 MoreLess Info
Also known as the Grand Army of the Republic Museum, the Grand Army Museum was built in 1885. The museum features meticulously restored and preserved furnishings, as well as an array of exhibits pertaining to the Civil War.
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