- 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.
Showing 21-30 of
518
6.4 Miles
Historic Northampton, Massachusetts is a museum dedicated to the most historically important buildings and people in the town's history. Docent-guided tours are available, or visitors may explore on their own.
6.6 Miles
Crafts and designer jewelry from over 400 American artists are on display at Don Muller Gallery. A wide variety of engagement rings and wedding bands are available, as well as handmade glass, wood, metal and ceramics.
6.6 Miles
The Sierra Grille is a restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages, appetizers, salads, paninis, and desserts. The restaurant has a full bar that features 12 different types of beer on tap.
6.7 Miles
The Iron Horse Music Hall is a live music venue that hosts performers of a variety of genres, ranging from local and regional performers to internationally touring musicians. The hall also serves food and beverages.
6.7 Miles
Spare Time Bowling offers guests the opportunity to go bowling, with bumpers and lightweight bowling balls for children. The location's Cosmic Bowling experience features laser lights, disco balls, black lights, and strobes.
6.7 Miles
Northampton's Thornes Marketplace is an indoor shopping complex with more than 30 stores. This upscale attraction, located in downtown Northampton, includes fine jewelry retailers, clothiers and purveyors of objects d'art.
6.9 Miles
Smith College is a private liberal arts college for women located in Northampton. Visitors are allowed to explore the campus which comprises of many attractions such as the Museum of Art, Botanic Garden and more.
6.9 Miles
An expansive green space in the center of town, Pulaski Park offers picnic and play areas for visitors to relax. During the summer, it hosts a variety of live musical performances.
7.0 Miles
Smith College Museum of Art maintains an extensive collection of quality artworks, including paintings, photographs, sculptures, antiques and more, by many established and contemporary artists. The museum also features a gift shop, artistic restrooms and handcrafted benches placed in the gallery.
7.0 Miles
Items that document the private life of Calvin Coolidge are put on display that the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum. The items begin with his birth in 1872 and continue through his post-presidential days with a separate collection being displayed at the site for his wife Grace.