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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42.3 Miles
97% 78 votes
Colleges & Universities 880 Main St., Williamstown, MA MoreLess Info
Williams College is a private education facility. Established in 1973, the school offers on-site residence for its students, and assists students with their tuition fees if they are unable to be met.
42.3 Miles
83% 324 votes
Science Museums 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
Kids and adults learn while having fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Its exhibits include Egyptian sarcophagi, fossils, bones, gemstones and preserved insects. Scouting groups and school field trips are welcome and should reserve tickets in advance.
42.3 Miles
100% 22 votes
Scenic Walks 300 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
The Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is an outdoor riverside park and entertainment venue that hosts a variety of performances, including plays, concerts, and other shows. The plaza also offers scenic walking and jogging areas.
42.3 Miles
84% 49 votes
Historic Buildings 800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Connecticut's Old State House, a registered National Landmark, is much more than a typical museum. Featuring 22,000 square feet of historic rooms, interactive displays, guided or self-guided tours and more; discover democracy and citizenship in action.
42.3 Miles
56% 16 votes
Observation Decks 1 Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183 MoreLess Info
At the time of its completion in 1919, the 24-story Traveler's Tower, was the seventh tallest building in the world. Visitors to the tower are treated to an amazing 360 degree, panoramic view of Hartford and the surrounding areas.
42.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
Home to sports fields and courts, Charter Oak Park can be used for baseball, softball, racquetball, tennis, basketball and soccer. The park also provides a playground, restroom facilities and a trail suitable for walking and biking.
42.3 Miles
25% 4 votes
Pubs 8 Bank Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 MoreLess Info
Visitors can participate in a variety of events, from karaoke, to stand up comedy, to trivia nights at The Purple Pub. The pub has an outdoor, brick patio for visitors to socialize and enjoy a meal in.
42.4 Miles
97% 694 votes
Art Museum 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum dedicated to collecting and preserving art from all countries and time periods, with a particular emphasis on American art. It was the first public art music in the United States.
42.4 Miles
96% 1500 votes
Art Museum 9 Glendale Rd, Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA 1262 MoreLess Info
Norman Rockwell Museum is home to the largest collection of authentic Norman Rockwell artworks in the world in addition to the archives and a variety of Rockwell memorabilia.
42.4 Miles
100% 8 votes
Libraries Stetson Hall, Williamstown, MA MoreLess Info
Open to the public, Chapin Library of Rare Books & Manuscripts is a library operated by the staff of Williams College that features a collection of rare books. Many of the books date back to the Middle Ages.
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