Things to Do with Kids in Amherst, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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44.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 595 Waterville Road, Avon, CT 6001 MoreLess Info
Situated on 30 acres of land, Avon Valley Show Stables is home to horse riding exhibitions that can be seen year round. The facilities host riding lessons where visitors can schedule a private session with a horse trainer.
44.4 Miles
89% 27 votes
Historic Homes 227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 6106 MoreLess Info
The former home of American educational pioneer Noah Webster, the Noah Webster House is a testament to early education in the fledgling nation. It is an essential attraction for history buffs and school groups.
44.5 Miles
50% 6 votes
Swimming Pool 55 Buena Vista Road, West Hartford, CT 06107 MoreLess Info
The Cornerstone Aquatics Center is a recreational facility that hosts swimming lessons, group fitness classes, and splash parties. The facility features a lap pool, a multi-purpose pool, and a hydrotherapy pool.
44.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Addison Road, Glastonbury, CT 06033 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Addison Park can choose from a number of available recreational activities, including outdoor basketball courts, softball fields, soccer and lacrosse fields. Also offered are picnic areas and an outdoor swimming pool.
44.5 Miles
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Theaters 20 Jefferson Ave Ste 1, West Hartford, CT 6110 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to providing theater education, exposure, and opportunities for performance to kids of all ages, the Connecticut Family Theatre Inc offers an array of theater classes in a cooperative and confidence-building atmosphere. The theater stages a number of performances.
44.7 Miles
59% 68 votes
Hiking Trails 195 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
The Greenway Trail Housatonic River Walk is a single remote, two-section national recreation trail made possible by citizen volunteers. Vibrant and abundant, the trail features native plants, and an engineered trail way structure that facilitates safe trail navigation.
44.7 Miles
100% 63 votes
Maze 19B Andover Drive, West Hartford, CT 06110 MoreLess Info
Adventure Rooms offers a distinctive team problem-solving experience, as teams work together to figure out how to escape a room by solving clues, working puzzles, and thinking outside the box. The facility hosts parties and corporate events.
44.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks West Hartford, CT 6107 MoreLess Info
The 34-acre Spicebush Swamp Park is a recreational community park that is most widely utilized for the 3 trails that span 1-mile in length. The trails can be used for walking, biking, or hiking.
44.7 Miles
38% 13 votes
Historic Sites Church Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the man who established the NAACP, W.E.B. DuBois Birthplace offers a self-guided tour of a trail featuring the highlights of this man's life and career. Visitors can walk through the trail and enjoy the forest scenery.
44.8 Miles
96% 195 votes
Mountains Route 7, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the Berkshire Hills, Monument Mountain offers novice-friendly trail hiking. Panoramic views and interesting rock formations add to the hiking experience. Hikers will also encounter a unique summit 'staircase' climb at the top.
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