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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44.3 Miles
92% 48 votes
Religious Buildings 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
Constructed from an old trinity church, The Guthrie Center & Foundation offers holiday and traditional Sunday praise. Counseling, hospice support and ceremonies are respectfully available to people of all faiths and beliefs.
44.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 595 Waterville Road, Avon, CT 6001 MoreLess Info
Situated on 30 acres of land, Avon Valley Show Stables is home to horse riding exhibitions that can be seen year round. The facilities host riding lessons where visitors can schedule a private session with a horse trainer.
44.4 Miles
89% 27 votes
Historic Homes 227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 6106 MoreLess Info
The former home of American educational pioneer Noah Webster, the Noah Webster House is a testament to early education in the fledgling nation. It is an essential attraction for history buffs and school groups.
44.5 Miles
50% 6 votes
Swimming Pool 55 Buena Vista Road, West Hartford, CT 06107 MoreLess Info
The Cornerstone Aquatics Center is a recreational facility that hosts swimming lessons, group fitness classes, and splash parties. The facility features a lap pool, a multi-purpose pool, and a hydrotherapy pool.
44.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Addison Road, Glastonbury, CT 06033 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Addison Park can choose from a number of available recreational activities, including outdoor basketball courts, softball fields, soccer and lacrosse fields. Also offered are picnic areas and an outdoor swimming pool.
44.7 Miles
59% 68 votes
Hiking Trails 195 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
The Greenway Trail Housatonic River Walk is a single remote, two-section national recreation trail made possible by citizen volunteers. Vibrant and abundant, the trail features native plants, and an engineered trail way structure that facilitates safe trail navigation.
44.7 Miles
100% 63 votes
Maze 19B Andover Drive, West Hartford, CT 06110 MoreLess Info
Adventure Rooms offers a distinctive team problem-solving experience, as teams work together to figure out how to escape a room by solving clues, working puzzles, and thinking outside the box. The facility hosts parties and corporate events.
44.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks West Hartford, CT 6107 MoreLess Info
The 34-acre Spicebush Swamp Park is a recreational community park that is most widely utilized for the 3 trails that span 1-mile in length. The trails can be used for walking, biking, or hiking.
44.7 Miles
38% 13 votes
Historic Sites Church Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the man who established the NAACP, W.E.B. DuBois Birthplace offers a self-guided tour of a trail featuring the highlights of this man's life and career. Visitors can walk through the trail and enjoy the forest scenery.
44.8 Miles
96% 195 votes
Mountains Route 7, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the Berkshire Hills, Monument Mountain offers novice-friendly trail hiking. Panoramic views and interesting rock formations add to the hiking experience. Hikers will also encounter a unique summit 'staircase' climb at the top.
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