- 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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Volleyball Hall of Fame
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Heritage State Park, Holyoke, MA
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The Volleyball Hall of Fame features spotlight exhibits of those who greatly influenced the sport and are renowned for their talents over the world. Artifacts in the museum side of the venue cover the history of volleyball from its inception in 1895.
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Enchanted Circle Children's Theater is a non-profit theater company that inspires and engages learning through the arts. Through the creative process students perform original works in tune with their academic curriculum.
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Multiple bowling lanes are available for general public bowling at Fun Time Lanes. In addition to open bowling during most evenings, the site is also home to several different leagues and hosts local tournaments.
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A multi-purpose outdoor space, Holyoke Heritage State Park offers enjoyment for tourists of all ages. Along with several walking trails, the park includes a playground, picnic area, small history museum and a fully operational carousel.
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Holyoke's Land of Providence is a 25 acre open area along the banks of the Connecticut River. The area is donated and maintained through a grant from the Sisters of Providence holy order.
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Located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, the Wisteriahurst Museum is an expansive mansion with manicured grounds and a gorgeous atmosphere. It was originally a home, but is now a rentable event facility that is among the region's most coveted wedding venues.
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Originally built in 1750 and later restored in the 1890s, the Frary House is a Colonial Revival home. The house is filled with New England antiques, arts and crafts needlework, ironware, and basketry. Guided tours are available.
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Historic Deerfield is a restored 18th century village which features a number of authentic colonial era structures complete with period furnishings and architecture as well as many other exhibits.
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Opened in 2002, the Fitzpatrick Skating Rink is a local ice rink featuring a number of amenities for its guests to enjoy. Learn-to-skate programs, open skating, birthday party hosting, and a snack bar are among these amenities.
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Located on Community Field Road, Wyatt Harper Dog Park offers a place for your dog to enjoy a leashless run. The park offers restrooms and also has a nearby creek for fresh water for your dog.