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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17.3 Miles
97% 38 votes
Theaters 55 Hadley Rd, Peterborough, NH 3458 MoreLess Info
The Peterborough Players are a theatre company performing in a converted 18th Century barn on Stearns Farm. The company produces seven mainstage shows each season in their 250-seat theatre.
17.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds Union Street, Peterborough, NH 3458 MoreLess Info
Adam's Playground is a public playground featuring a number of fun attractions for its guests to enjoy. Playground visitors commonly enjoy playing on the many swings, climbing the monkey bars, or building in the sandbox.
17.9 Miles
79% 195 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 120 Tyngsboro Road, Westford, MA 1886 MoreLess Info
Indoor garden, The Butterfly Place is a butterfly observation exhibit. The garden offers peaceful ambiance and large variety of butterfly species for viewing, educational tours and a souvenir gift shop.
18.4 Miles
67% 6 votes
Boat Rentals 35 Edgewater Drive, Hooksett, NH 03106 MoreLess Info
Located along the Merrimack River, Edgewater Canoe Rental offers both kayak and canoe rentals. The offer a variety of rental options including hourly and daily for both one seat and two seat boats.
19.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 80 W Street, Westford, MA 01886 MoreLess Info
Westford Sportsmen's Club offers a wide variety of activities including both indoor and outdoor pistol ranges. The club also features a 100yd rifle range, two trap fields, a sporting clays course, 3-D archery and a stocked trout pond.
19.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 19 Lakeside Street, Salem, NH 3079 MoreLess Info
Starting from Canobie Lake Park, Blue Heron Lake Cruise takes visitors on a scenic cruise of the lake during the summer season. When the cruise is over, visitors can enjoy amusement park rides at the park.
19.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 183 Turnpike Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452 MoreLess Info
In operation since the 1930s, Silver Ranch Stables offers horseback lessons and rides at its ranch. Depending on the season and weather, visitors can take sleigh and carriage rides through the surrounding trails.
19.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) Bus Road, Salem, NH 3079 MoreLess Info
Built in 1930, the Yankee Cannonball Rollercoaster is an amusement park ride at Canobie Lake Park that was designed by Herbert Paul Schmeck. The coaster has two cars that can each fit 6 riders at a time.
19.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 11-37 W Duston Road, Salem, NH 3079 MoreLess Info
Located within Canobie Lake Park, Untamed Rollercoaster is an operating steel roller coaster with a forest and wilderness theme. Untamed is the steepest roller coaster in the Northeastern United States.
19.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
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Frisbee

Amusement Parks (All Ages) 12-98 Bus Road, Salem, NH 3079 MoreLess Info
Frisbee is a ride at Canobie Lake Park that allows riders to enough spinning 63 feet in the air. The amusement park offers a variety of other rides in addition to games, food, and live entertainment.
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