Free & Cheap Things to Do in Amherst, MA

  • The list below includes 115 free or cheap things to do in or near Amherst, Massachusetts, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
  • From Amherst College to Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Amherst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Shelburne Falls.
  • The list below includes 115 free or cheap things to do in or near Amherst, Massachusetts, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
  • From Amherst College to Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Amherst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Shelburne Falls.
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21.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 21 S Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085 MoreLess Info
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.
21.6 Miles
99% 388 votes
Rafting 2056 Mohawk Trail, Charlemont, MA 01339 MoreLess Info
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.
21.7 Miles
98% 96 votes
Parks Western Ave., Westfield, MA MoreLess Info
Stanley Park is a spacious area with a number of amenities including a duck pond, picnic area, gardens and walking trails. Events are held throughout the year at the park and picnic areas are available.
22.0 Miles
75% 16 votes
Monuments Route 2, Charlemont, MA 01339 MoreLess Info
Hail to the Sunrise' / Mohawk Park contains the sculpture of the Mohawk Indian with his arms extended, looking eastward. The monument serves as a reminder of the sensitive history of the area and is honored by various tribes throughout the country.
23.3 Miles
20% 5 votes
Mini Golf 1399 Suffield Street, Agawam, MA 01001 MoreLess Info
Open from April through October, the Sand Trap Mini Golf at Twin Silos features family fun through an 18-hole putt putt golf course. Visitors can also enjoy a full video game arcade and a snack bar with pizza and ice cream.
25.6 Miles
95% 460 votes
Ziplines 66 Thunder Mt. Road, Charlemont, MA 1339 MoreLess Info
Berkshire East Canopy Tours, a part of a local ski resort, is a popular North American zipline tour company which offers two of the longest ziplines in the country with half a mile-stretch at the elevation of around 200 feet.
25.6 Miles
100% 12 votes
Historic Sites Charlemont, MA MoreLess Info
Built in 1951, Bissell Covered Bridge is a 92 foot, one span variation long truss bridge. The bridge crosses Mill Brook and may interest those looking for bridge photography opportunities.
25.8 Miles
90% 21 votes
Farms & Ranches 199 Arnold Road, Sturbridge, MA 1518 MoreLess Info
Located on a farm, Hyland Orchard & Brewery offers animals, an apple train, wagon rides, a disc golf course and allows patrons to pick their own apples. The brewery produces beer for purchase and a bar.
25.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 90 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082 MoreLess Info
A Cinemark property, the Rave Movie Theater Enfield 12 is a movie multiplex that shows primarily new release movies in its 12 theaters. The theater features digital video and sound.
25.8 Miles
40% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 90 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082 MoreLess Info
Hoyts Cinemas is a movie theater that also features a special program called 'CineArts', which makes various independent films available for viewing in the theater's cinemas. The theater also serves food and beverages.
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