- 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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25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg, MA 1420
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The Fitchburg Art Museum displays world art masterpieces including paintings, artifacts, photographs and fine sculpture. This venue caters to private functions including weddings and corporate meetings and offers monthly exhibition programs and free docent training.
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Massachusetts' Fitchburg Public Library is a quaint, light-filled, historical working library. The library is reputable for its extra helpful service and kids section, complete with iPad stations and story time sessions held weekly.
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Traditional ten-pin bowling is offered at Putnam Street Lanes. The bowling alley also caters to local leagues, tournaments, and birthday parties that can be booked 24 to 48 hours in advance.
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Within the Fairways Miniature Golf-Batting, guests can enjoy a well-maintained 18-hole miniature golf course that can be played by the entire family. The center also offers five batting cages with six individual pitching machines.
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With classes for both adults and children, Bloomfield Tennis Club provides visitors of all skill levels with three hard courts and two Har-Tru courts. The club allows non-members to play on its courts up to two times a month.
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A sports complex, Humiston Field features a dual-use field for baseball and soccer along with basketball and volleyball courts that serve as a winter ice skating rink. It also offers a children's playground, bleacher seating and a snack bar.
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Visitors can enjoy hiking and view the natural scenery of Mount Williams at Mt Williams Reservoir. The reservoir serves as the water supply for North Adams and the surrounding areas.
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75 Spielman Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
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Fairways Mini Golf & Batting Cages is open from spring through fall and features a miniature golf course, 5 batting cages and 6 pitching machines. They also offer treats like hot dogs, lemonade and soft serve ice cream.
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Lake Contoocook Public Beach is a beach off the coast of Lake Contoocook. The beach is open to the public and is known to be relatively uncrowded. The lake is suitable for fishing and lunch stands can be found nearby.
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414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA 01604
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At Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, visitors can hike through the 400 acres of shady marshland and observe native wildlife like frogs. On Saturdays, the sanctuary hosts a morning walk for birdwatching.