Things to Do in Amherst, MA

  • 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
  • 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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36.9 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 800 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 6070 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1911, the Simsbury Historical Society is a non-profit organization that oversees modern buildings, artifact collections, and manuscript assemblages. The society owns 16 buildings including the Phelps Tavern and the Hendrick Cottage.
37.0 Miles
91% 46 votes
Forests Route 2, Charlemont, MA 01339 MoreLess Info
Named after a Native American trail, Mohawk Trail State Forest is home to multiple old growth areas, gorges and mountain ridges in addition to many rivers and streams. It thus, serves as a habitat for diverse animal species including bobcats, bears and more.
37.0 Miles
79% 142 votes
Outlet Stores 17 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Lee, MA 01238 MoreLess Info
Lee, Massachusetts is home to the Lee Premium Outlets, a large complex of stores and kiosks. Bargains are always in season here. Shoppers who work up an appetite may satiate it at the food court.
37.1 Miles
84% 37 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MA MoreLess Info
Spend the day admiring the great outdoors at the Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Managed by the Audubon Society, Canoe Meadows offers several trails and is open throughout the year.
37.1 Miles
Architectural Buildings 40 Highland Street, Worcester, MA 01609 MoreLess Info
As the former home of a wealthy 18th century family, Salisbury Mansion offers visitors a historic building with classic Georgian architecture. Visitors can join a group tour of the home and learn about the life of the Salisbury family.
37.1 Miles
82% 34 votes
History Museums 30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609 MoreLess Info
Local history is on display at Worcester Historical Museum. Among the notable collections of artifacts, paintings and sculptures is weaponry from the colonial era through World War II. Ages 18 and under receive free admission.
37.1 Miles
92% 12 votes
Ziplines 240 Governors Highway, South Windsor, CT 6074 MoreLess Info
Nomads Outdoor Adventure bills itself as an aerial adventure park. The facility features extensive ropes courses, zip lining, and more than 70 aerial challenge activities. The facility hosts parties and retreats, as well.
37.2 Miles
74% 31 votes
Specialty Museums 10 Willow Street, Lenox, MA 01240 MoreLess Info
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum features the restored Lenox Station which dates back to 1903 and houses a number of interactive railroad exhibits which include vintage engines, passenger cars and the Yokun block station.
37.2 Miles
88% 60 votes
National & State Parks Peterborough, NH MoreLess Info
Resting on the summit of Pack Monadnock, Miller State Park is the New Hampshire's oldest state park, and offers a non-hiking alternative to viewing the summit, with road access and a picnic area. Three major hiking trails also ascend the mountain.
37.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 4 Brook Drive, Simsbury, CT 6070 MoreLess Info
A contemporary artist who paints in the Impressionist style, Catherine M Elliott maintains a gallery of paintings and prints. Elliott paints outdoors, and captures conditions of light and of atmosphere in her work.
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