- 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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Williams College is a private education facility. Established in 1973, the school offers on-site residence for its students, and assists students with their tuition fees if they are unable to be met.
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Kids and adults learn while having fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Its exhibits include Egyptian sarcophagi, fossils, bones, gemstones and preserved insects. Scouting groups and school field trips are welcome and should reserve tickets in advance.
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The Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is an outdoor riverside park and entertainment venue that hosts a variety of performances, including plays, concerts, and other shows. The plaza also offers scenic walking and jogging areas.
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Connecticut's Old State House, a registered National Landmark, is much more than a typical museum. Featuring 22,000 square feet of historic rooms, interactive displays, guided or self-guided tours and more; discover democracy and citizenship in action.
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At the time of its completion in 1919, the 24-story Traveler's Tower, was the seventh tallest building in the world. Visitors to the tower are treated to an amazing 360 degree, panoramic view of Hartford and the surrounding areas.
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Home to sports fields and courts, Charter Oak Park can be used for baseball, softball, racquetball, tennis, basketball and soccer. The park also provides a playground, restroom facilities and a trail suitable for walking and biking.
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Visitors can participate in a variety of events, from karaoke, to stand up comedy, to trivia nights at The Purple Pub. The pub has an outdoor, brick patio for visitors to socialize and enjoy a meal in.
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Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum dedicated to collecting and preserving art from all countries and time periods, with a particular emphasis on American art. It was the first public art music in the United States.
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9 Glendale Rd, Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA 1262
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Norman Rockwell Museum is home to the largest collection of authentic Norman Rockwell artworks in the world in addition to the archives and a variety of Rockwell memorabilia.
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Stetson Hall, Williamstown, MA
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Open to the public, Chapin Library of Rare Books & Manuscripts is a library operated by the staff of Williams College that features a collection of rare books. Many of the books date back to the Middle Ages.