- 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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43.3 Miles
75%
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Blue Back Square, 69 Raymond Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
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With painting sessions each week, Muse Paintbar & Eatery holds painting instruction in a restaurant and bar venue. They provide the canvas and materials and visitors paint while enjoying a selection of food, wine and beer.
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Connecticut Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 6119
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The Conny the Whale Statue is a life sized statue in the likeness of a sperm whale that was built in 1976. The hollow whale can be walked through and water sprays from the blowhole every hour.
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The Gengras Planetarium has been situated in the local community for over 40 years and serves as the largest digital planetarium in the state. The site is an immersive full dome planetarium that provides CGI shows about space.
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The Haystack Mountain State Park is a suitable location for both hiking and picnicking. The walk-in park also features an observation tower and an overlook for individuals seeking photo opportunities.
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Mountain Meadow Preserve is a high fenced hunting preserve offering several big game hunt opportunities. Available game includes trophy whitetail deer, fallow deer, rams, red stag, wild boar, and buffalo.
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Featuring a 100-acre campus replete with historical buildings, Trinity College, is a liberal arts college located in Hartford. Campus life is highlighted by the weekly 49-bell Carillon and organ concerts and events held in the soaring campus Chapel.
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Blue Back Square, 42 S Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107
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A five-screen cinema multiplex affiliated with the Bow Tie Cinema chain, Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas screens contemporary films in a retro-themed atmosphere. It offers a variety of refreshments, including several varieties of coffee and baked goods.
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Rt. 44/Infinity Bistro 20 Greenwoods Road West, Norfolk, CT 06058
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Norfolk, Connecticut is home to the Infinity Music Hall & Bistro, a charming spot offering tasty meals and exciting live entertainment. The auditorium seats 300 people and features the original, rustic wooden stage and proscenium.
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Opened in 1964, Kennedy Memorial Park is named for former President John F. Kennedy. The park features facilities for basketball, softball, tennis and baseball as well as a playground, splash pad, picnic tables and a pool with a slide.
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Fisher Meadows is a local public park offering many facilities for its guests to use. Visitors to the park commonly enjoy walking through the scenic trails, spending time near the lake, or playing on one of the many sports fields.