- 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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The district of West Hartford, Connecticut called 'The Center & The Square' is a unique and eclectic area filled with boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, antique shops, booksellers and other fascinating finds. It is best explored in clement weather, but remains open throughout the year.
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Housed within a historic Baptist church, the Mariposa Museum of World Cultures features exhibits from several parts of the globe. The exhibits themselves are hands-on in nature with interactive activities, costumes, and crafts.
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Located inside the historic Baptist Church building, the Mariposa Museum specializes in hands-on, family friendly exhibits and learning stations. Many of the museum's exhibits are geared to folk culture and local history, with special exhibits regularly rotated through as well.
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An equestrian facility located on 30 acres of land, GMC Farm offers a variety of horse-related services. The facility cares for boarded horses, particularly older and retired ones, and offers riding lessons and guided trail rides.
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Bucolic Old Wethersfield is the oldest and most historically significant area in modern Wethersfield. The district is full of immense homes in the Victorian and Second Empire styles. Others are much older and were built before or during the Revolutionary War.
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Wethersfield, Connecticut's Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum contains three houses built just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Tours are available. The museum also contains a gift shop and formal Colonial-style gardens.
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Comprised of two historic houses, Wethersfield Museum provides visitors with information on the Connecticut towns rich history. The museum features exhibits, artifacts such as love letters and Civil War uniforms, and historical text.
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A central location for the Wethersfield Historical Society, the Keeney Memorial Culture Center is a historic building that has been an elementary school and a high school over its history. Now, the building has gallery spaces, classrooms, and rental spaces.
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The historic Buttolph-Williams House is a 2-½ story timber frame structure that features a large central chimney and a side-gable roof. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Wethersfield Library is a public library that has books, DVDs, and CDs available to check out. The library also features a newsletter, a children's daycare, educational classes, and special events for children and adults.