- Our list of the best things to do in Amherst, New Hampshire, features the top 221 nearby activities — including 88 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Amherst, NH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 4 things to do within the city of Amherst, NH , followed by 217 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lowell, Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Peterborough, Londonderry, Derry, Salem, Fitchburg, Jaffrey, Westford, Leominster, Hooksett, Merrimack, Methuen, Chelmsford, Hollis, Wilton, Candia, Bartlett, Hillsborough, Dracut and Henniker
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The Retreat Farm is a historic site that is also an outdoor amusement and recreation area. Located on 475 acres, the farm features a variety of animals that visitors can pet. The farm also has a trail network.
47.8 Miles
A memorial park, the Vaughan Woods State Park is a 250 acre park bequeathed to the state of Maine by Elizabeth Vaughn. Visitors can go on a guided tour of the historic home in the area or go hiking.
47.8 Miles
Numerous shops, restaurants, and a movie theater are among the many locations open in the Historic Dedham Square. Visitors commonly enjoy stopping by a coffee shop or seeing a film in the Art Deco theater while at the square.
47.8 Miles
Situated along Salmon Falls River, Vaughn Woods State Park is a forested area located on 250 acres. The park provides picnic areas and over 3 miles of trails suitable for hiking along the river and in the woods.
47.8 Miles
Featuring a stone tower, Retreat Trails provides visitors with a scenic path in a wilderness that is home to eagles and deer. One of the highlights is an Olympic ski jump called the Harris Hill Ski Jump.
47.8 Miles
Fort Dummer State Park is a 217 acre state park overlooking the site of Fort Dummer. The park is populated by forest land, and features several hiking trails as well as a campground.
47.9 Miles
The Ellacoya State Park is located on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, with views of the Sandwich and Ossippee Mountains. Campgrounds, a sandy beach and picnic area provide opportunities for recreation and exploration.
48.1 Miles
Renamed and repaired in 1791, Fort Constitution was used during the war of 1812, and to train military units during the Civil War. The Fort Constitution Historic Site now provides a glimpse of that past through walking trails, the fort, and a lighthouse on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.
48.1 Miles
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211 Wild Rose Lane, New Castle, NH 03854
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Named after General John Stark, the Fort Stark State Historic Site is a fort originally built to protect Portsmouth Harbor. Available activities include a tour of the visitor center, informational trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and bird watching.
48.2 Miles
Museum of Bad Art is a unique museum which features a number of 'bad' artworks by established as well as emerging artists.