- 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 Prichard Street, Fitchburg, MA 1420
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It's the only museum like it in the world, making the Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum a one-of-a-kind destination. It features nearly 2,000 flight related toys from around the world, hands on activities, and aviation films.
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Nestled in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, the Mount Monadnock State Park is lush, shady and popular for picnics. The park includes the Poole Reservoir in its extreme northwestern corner. Day visits are free, but campers must purchase a permit.
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West St & Richmond Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA 01262
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Dedicated to health and wellness through yoga practice, the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health is located in Lenox, Massachusetts. Its beautiful Berkshires location fosters a sense of health, fitness, flexibility and positivity for all visitors.
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414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA
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Broad Meadow Brook Meadow Conservation Area is the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England. Highlights include 80 species of butterflies and a nature play area for little ones. Five miles of trails are available.
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Measuring 3,165 feet, Mount Monadnock provides views nearly 2,000 feet above the neighboring landscape. The mountain offers hiking trails through points of interest including rock formations, waterfalls, springs, a mine and a reservoir.
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Rails to Trails is a trail that borders a river that can be used for biking, hiking, and running. The trail is dog friendly and is open to snowmobiles in the winter.
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Greylock Park is a small city park that is located in a mostly secluded residential neighborhood. Basic park amenities like benches, paved paths for walking, picnic tables, swings, and a jungle gym are available to visitors.
39.8 Miles
The best place to sample locally brewed beers, the Thomas Hooker Brewery is open during the weekends for beer sampling. This is also a great place to drink quality craft beer and, at the same time, meet local people.
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Monadnock State Park is surrounded by thousands of acres of protected highlands and is open year-round. They offer a family camping ground, trails for hiking and picnic tables for picking.
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Located on 63 acres of land, the Lincoln Woods Wildlife Sanctuary is a location that allows guests to enjoy themselves in a scenic, natural environment. Visitors commonly enjoy walking through the sanctuary's trail system while enjoying the surrounding wildlife.