- 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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Northwest Park has a nature trail, lighted baseball and little league fields with bleachers, volleyball courts, playground, a 50 foot pier overlooks Union Pond, a 55 foot rental pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms, rental kitchen and 72 inch grill.
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Featuring a 1.25-mile hiking trail, Talcott Mountain State Park boasts a beautiful observation tower that is open to tourists throughout the week. Visitors should plant to spend roughly 40 minutes on the trail before reaching the tower.
38.9 Miles
With trails going through the surrounding hills and mountains, Aspinwall Equestrian Center lead horseback rides for riders of all skill levels. Before the trip, the visitors can learn the basics of horseback riding from experienced instructors.
38.9 Miles
Penwood State Park offers cross-country skiing and hiking opportunities along its various trails, including a nature trail that was created by the Youth Conservation Corps. The site's facilities include bathrooms, picnic shelters, and picnic tables.
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Local, a hub of artists making beautiful handmade creations, invites guests to come check out the action, work, and finished products. Items include small felt dolls, hand crafted dinnerware, paintings, textiles, and more.
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Lenox' Ventfort Hall is a massive Gilded Age mansion and museum filled with sumptuous furnishings, elaborate textiles, sterling silver appointments and other luxuries. It is also available for weddings and other large events.
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With hundreds of acres, Penwood State Park is equipped with trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing. And for added convenience, the park offers both shelters and tables for picnicking or simply resting.
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104 Walker Street, Lenox, MA 01240
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Housed within an 1893 Jacobean Revival-style mansion, Ventfort Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum is a historical museum. The museum features several exhibits, including a collection of antique portraits, goblets, silver, and linens.
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Offering the latest in movie releases, Rave Cinemas features stadium seating with a theater bar, full-service restaurant and arcade for added enjoyment. There is also an IMAX auditorium dedicated to 2D and 3D films.
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An 18-screen movie theater, Buckland Hills 18 + IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a full bar, a restaurant, a party room and reserved seats.