- Our list of the best things to do in Amherst, Massachusetts, features the top 138 nearby activities — including 60 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Amherst, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Amherst, MA , followed by 117 popular activities in nearby cities, including Springfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Shelburne Falls, West Springfield, Deerfield, Greenfield, Westfield, Agawam, Charlemont, Ashfield and Chicopee
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Public Windsor Lake is an outdoor recreation area with picnic tables and hiking trails. Swimming, camping, fishing and playground area is available in addition to Wednesday summertime concerts in the park.
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Noted for the presence an observation tower, museum, and visitor's center, Talcott Mountain State Park is a publicly managed park preserve. The park also features a 1.25 mile hiking trail that winds up the slope to the observation area.
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Windsor Lake Park is a small park encompassing Windsor Lake. Those interested in water sports and activities may enjoy Windor Lake as a place to swim (with lifeguards,) boat, and fish. The park also maintains a playground and campground.
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22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT 06070
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As an outdoor venue, Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows hosts a variety of nationally recognized musicians. The stage has a lawn general admission area where visitors can bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch the performances from.
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With a hiking trail that leads up a local mountain, Molly Stark State Park provides scenic views of an area that was settled prior to the American Revolution. There are also several maintained campsites.
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Owned for almost 200 years over 5 generations of the Phelps family, the Phelps Tavern Museum contains artifacts from the once tavern and is made of architecture reflecting the 18th century in which it was built.
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Located within the Molly Stark State Park, the Harriman Reservoir provides many water-based activities. During the summer, guests can go boating, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming in the water of the reservoir.
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Flora Sculpture
Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows, 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT 6070
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The Flora Sculpture was created by sculptor Douglas Mueller in 2009. The sculpture represents the Roman goddess of the Spring, and is composed entirely of bronze rods. It lies just inside the main gate of the Performing Arts Center.
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Filled with sports fields, Memorial Park offers six fields for visitors to participate in recreational baseball or watch Little League games. The park also has a skate park, pool, and snack bar.