Free & Cheap Things to Do in Amherst, MA

  • The list below includes 115 free or cheap things to do in or near Amherst, Massachusetts, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
  • From Amherst College to Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Amherst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Shelburne Falls.
  • The list below includes 115 free or cheap things to do in or near Amherst, Massachusetts, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
  • From Amherst College to Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Amherst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Shelburne Falls.
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25.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 90 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, Enfield 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
25.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Hawley, Charlemont, MA MoreLess Info
A preserved New England bog, Hawley Bog is an unusual and distinctive ecosystem. Visitors can see a variety of bog plants, including orchids in season, as well as an array of wildlife.
26.0 Miles
Zoar Outdoor is a local tour company which specializes in outdoor adventure activities such as whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, ziplining and more.
26.7 Miles
100% 13 votes
Rafting 1 Thunder Road, Charlemont, MA 01339 MoreLess Info
Moxie Outdoor Adventures offers numerous outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Whitewater rafting, inflatable kayaking, canoeing, wilderness overnight camping, moose and ATV safaris on the Kennebec, Penobscot, Deerfield and Dead rivers in Massachusetts and Maine are some of the available trips.
27.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Family Fun Center 138 South Road, Enfield, CT 6082 MoreLess Info
Skater City is an indoor amusement facility that features a variety of entertainments. Attractions include roller skating, toxic laser tag, miniature golf, and an extensive video game arcade. The facility hosts birthday parties and special events.
27.2 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 1294 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 6082 MoreLess Info
Visitors can learn about the history of the Enfield community at the Enfield Historical Society Inc. The society operates the Old Town Hall Museum, the Wallop School Museum, and the Martha A. Parsons House Museum.
28.0 Miles
93% 1005 votes
History Museums 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566 MoreLess Info
Old Sturbridge Village is a recreation of the rural New England area between 1790 to 1830. Featuring guides in costumes, the village is educational and informative and runs programs tailored to children.
28.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 197 Leadmine Road, Sturbridge, MA 1518 MoreLess Info
Consisting of 84 acres of land, Heins Farm Conservation Area Trail System has three trails for visitors to hike on. The trails lead visitors through the surrounding grassland. In total, the trails are about 5 miles long.
28.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
River 95 Parsons Road, Enfield, CT 6082 MoreLess Info
Located one the shore of the Connecticut River, the Kings Island Boat Launch offers a scenic spot to embark on a river trip. The boat launch features basic amenities like rest room facilities, and has a nearby hiking trail.
28.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Dance Clubs Podunk Road, Sturbridge, MA 1566 MoreLess Info
Sturbridge's Hayloft Steppers is a square dance club that features a floating floor, a wooden surface supported by cushioning to make it easy on dancers' feet. The club also offers square dance lessons, and is available for rent for events.
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