- Our list of the best things to do in Amherst, New Hampshire, features the top 221 nearby activities — including 88 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Amherst, NH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 4 things to do within the city of Amherst, NH , followed by 217 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lowell, Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Peterborough, Londonderry, Derry, Salem, Fitchburg, Jaffrey, Westford, Leominster, Hooksett, Merrimack, Methuen, Chelmsford, Hollis, Wilton, Candia, Bartlett, Hillsborough, Dracut and Henniker
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Monadnock State Park is surrounded by thousands of acres of protected highlands and is open year-round. They offer a family camping ground, trails for hiking and picnic tables for picking.
21.3 Miles
Centered on a war memorial, Veterans Memorial Park is a large recreation and sports park with activities for all ages. It features two baseball, football and soccer fields, as well as a large sprinkler park for hot summer days.
21.5 Miles
Offering gaming in the Salem area, Rockingham Park features horse racing along with fund-raising poker, bingo and roulette fun. The park is also used throughout the year for craft fairs, trade show and other activities.
21.6 Miles
Boott Cotton Mills Museum, once a functioning mill which was at the center of the world's cotton textile industry, functions as an interpretive museum today featuring one of the largest industrial exhibits in the country that includes power canals, authentic mill equipment, rail systems and more.
21.6 Miles
Named after former U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas, Tsongas Arena is a venue that is host to numerous sporting events and concerts throughout the year. The arena can hold 7,800 individuals during concerts and 6,500 for sporting events, such as hockey.
21.7 Miles
Nestled in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, the Mount Monadnock State Park is lush, shady and popular for picnics. The park includes the Poole Reservoir in its extreme northwestern corner. Day visits are free, but campers must purchase a permit.
21.7 Miles
Book lovers of all ages are welcome at the Pollard Memorial Library in Lowell, Massachusetts. The library features books, digital media, periodicals, microfiche archives and computer stations. It also hosts a panoply of community enrichment programs.
21.7 Miles
Art enthusiasts should not miss a chance to visit the Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell, Massachusetts. Dedicated to the life and work of American artist James M. Whistler, the museum has one of the largest collections of his work held in any art museum.
21.7 Miles
A candlepin bowling alley with 20 lanes, New Palace Lanes offers equipment rentals, bumper bowling for kids, and specials. It hosts various kinds of league play, parties, and periodic tournaments.
21.8 Miles
American Textile History Museum offers a glimpse into the numerous aspects of American textile industry from the point of view of art, history and science. The extensive collection includes authentic looms, old and new printing technological equipment and more.