- 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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Enjoy serenity, nature and wildlife at Goose Pond Reservation. Visitors to this scenic mountain lake enjoy swimming, kayaking and canoeing. There's even a place for picnicking. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset.
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One of the largest collections of native New England species is on display at the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. In addition to the geology, natural history, and live animal exhibits, the grounds of the museum off 600 acres of hiking trails and outdoor activities.
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Featuring two separate locations, Bounce Town is an indoor amusement center that features a variety of bounce play areas and equipment. The center is available for party and special event rentals.
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The Colonial Bowling Center is a trip back in time with it's retro styling and manual score keeping. This is a candlepin alley in true New England tradition. There is no snack bar, but there are vending machines available.
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Sitting on 42-acres of farmland, Fair Winds Farm is a horse-powered and family operated farm. The goal of the farm is to work with horses, chickens, sheep, and pigs in order to feed the community.
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Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of Connecticut
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115 Pierson Ln, Windsor, CT 6095
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Windsor's Vintage Radio & Communications Museum is far more than a simple collection of exhibits. It also offers kids' programs, radio repair, instructional seminars and other services for all ages.
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Brattleboro Bowl is a 20 lane bowling alley with automatic scoring. Attractions include bowling, a lounge and game room, pool tables, and a snack bar. Brattleboro Bowl also hosts bowling leagues for various ages and ability levels.
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The mission of Windsor Historical Society the is to inspire public awareness and appreciation of the events that helped shape the community of Windsor. The society offers group tours as well as a number of youth programs.
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Centennial Theater is a performing arts venue located within the Westminster School. Performances at the theater include a variety of dance recitals, music performances, and theatrical productions all performed by students at the school.
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Originally established in 1996, Urban Pools of South Windsor specializes in building, renovating, and repairing inground swimming pools and other water features. The company prides itself on quality and service.