- TripBuzz found 116 things to do with kids in or near Amherst, Massachusetts, including 98 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Shelburne Falls.
- From Mullins Center to UMass Practice Rink, the Amherst area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities and History Museums.
- Home to three of the colleges in the Five College Consortium, Amherst has housed many notable residents, including Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost. The University of Massachusetts Amherst holds the annual Apple Harvest Festival, which is set up like an old fashioned New England community fair. The city is just over an hour from Worcester, MA.
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20.2 Miles
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302 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA 01138
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The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center, situated on 735 acres of woodland, houses a large variety of animals from all parts of the world. Their main focus is on wildlife education that combines science, nature and exotic creatures.
20.4 Miles
Xtreme Paintball is a full service paintball field that also offers a fully stocked store for paintball supplies. They provide a fun playing experience and specialize in parties of all shapes and sizes.
20.6 Miles
Community owned and operated, School Street Park is equipped with a variety of playground equipment, volleyball courts, basketball courts, spray fountains and bike trails. Future plans include the addition of a disc golf course.
20.7 Miles
Running along the river, Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway is a multi-purpose trail. Along with walking and cycling, rollerblading, jogging and running is also suitable here. For added enjoyment and convenience, the trail is equipped with park benches and picnic tables.
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The purpose of the Westfield Theatre Group is to provide quality live theater to the surrounding community and to encourage members of the community to participate in theater productions. The theater is available to rent for private gatherings.
21.0 Miles
Get back to nature with a visit to High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary. The most popular feature is the High Ledge vista, complete with views of Shelburne Falls and Mount Greylock. The trails are five miles in total, some of which are strenuous.
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Situated on 852 acres, Robinson State Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for its visitors. Hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, trail running and swimming are all featured activities. Beavers, bears, and fisher cats are some of the park's residents.
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29 South Broad Street, Westfield, MA 1085
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Amelia Park Children's Museum is a children's museum dedicated to educating children through hands on exhibits. Attractions include a doctor's office exhibit, a space playground, a bank exhibit, a crafts room, and frequent special events and children's programs.
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Hosting a variety of winter sports, Amelia Park Ice Arena provides a large ice skating rink for visitors to skate on. The outside of the arena has a garden that blooms in summertime.
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Located in Claremont, Massachusetts, Crab Apple Whitewater is a purveyor of pulse-pounding whitewater rafting excursions. The company also maintains locations in Vermont and Maine. The Claremont location also offers inflatable kayak tours.