Free & Cheap Things to Do in Amherst, NH

  • The list below includes 169 free or cheap things to do in or near Amherst, New Hampshire, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Tennis, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Joe English Reservation to Jasper Valley Swim & Tennis Club, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Amherst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lowell, Manchester, Nashua and Concord.
  • The list below includes 169 free or cheap things to do in or near Amherst, New Hampshire, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Tennis, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Joe English Reservation to Jasper Valley Swim & Tennis Club, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Amherst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lowell, Manchester, Nashua and Concord.
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21.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Bowling 14 Putnam St, Fitchburg, MA MoreLess Info
Traditional ten-pin bowling is offered at Putnam Street Lanes. The bowling alley also caters to local leagues, tournaments, and birthday parties that can be booked 24 to 48 hours in advance.
21.2 Miles
92% 24 votes
Baseball Fields 450 Aiken Street, Lowell, MA 01854 MoreLess Info
LeLacheur Park, home to the Lowell Spinners, is a little known professional baseball field with reasonably priced tickets. Reviewed by families as kid-friendly with low priced concessions, a kid area with inflatable activities is available during games.
21.3 Miles
45% 152 votes
Historic Sites P.O. Box 840, Salem, NH MoreLess Info
The origins of America's Stonehenge is unknown, but the site currently serves as an outdoor archaeological museum. Guests have to take a short hike in the woods to arrive at the stacked stones.
21.3 Miles
100% 11 votes
National & State Parks Rte 124, Jaffrey, NH 03452 MoreLess Info
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.
21.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 80 Broadway Road, Dracut, MA 1826 MoreLess Info
Centered on a war memorial, Veterans Memorial Park is a large recreation and sports park with activities for all ages. It features two baseball, football and soccer fields, as well as a large sprinkler park for hot summer days.
21.6 Miles
98% 87 votes
History Museums 115 John Street, Lowell, MA 01852 MoreLess Info
Boott Cotton Mills Museum, once a functioning mill which was at the center of the world's cotton textile industry, functions as an interpretive museum today featuring one of the largest industrial exhibits in the country that includes power canals, authentic mill equipment, rail systems and more.
21.6 Miles
55% 29 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Lowell, MA 01852 MoreLess Info
Named after former U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas, Tsongas Arena is a venue that is host to numerous sporting events and concerts throughout the year. The arena can hold 7,800 individuals during concerts and 6,500 for sporting events, such as hockey.
21.7 Miles
91% 147 votes
National & State Parks Jaffrey, NH MoreLess Info
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.
21.7 Miles
85% 13 votes
Libraries 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852 MoreLess Info
Book lovers of all ages are welcome at the Pollard Memorial Library in Lowell, Massachusetts. The library features books, digital media, periodicals, microfiche archives and computer stations. It also hosts a panoply of community enrichment programs.
21.7 Miles
89% 28 votes
Art Museum 243 Worthen House, Lowell, MA 01852 MoreLess Info
Art enthusiasts should not miss a chance to visit the Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell, Massachusetts. Dedicated to the life and work of American artist James M. Whistler, the museum has one of the largest collections of his work held in any art museum.
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