- 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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This art gallery features the work of Christopher Myott, a full-time artist living in New Hampshire. The artist creates furniture from salvaged wood as well as paintings and drawings. Myott's work is inspired by utilitarian design and historical folklore.
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Charmingfare Farm houses a zoo with agricultural animals and North American wildlife, including black bears, wildcats and reindeer. Explore the grounds on a horse-drawn hay or carriage ride, or a winter sleigh ride, learn about farm life at the Dairy Discovery Barn, or hike the site with a llama companion.
20.0 Miles
Named for World War II veterans, Howard Memorial Park is located along a wooded area that features views of nearby Cheshire Pond. The park is home to waterfowl and offers open grassy areas along with picnic tables.
20.1 Miles
Resting on the summit of Pack Monadnock, Miller State Park is the New Hampshire's oldest state park, and offers a non-hiking alternative to viewing the summit, with road access and a picnic area. Three major hiking trails also ascend the mountain.
20.1 Miles
With an outdoor arena for horseback riding, Hidden Pond Farm & Stables covers 40 acres of woodland. The farm organizes horseback rides through the surrounding trails. Visitors can also board their horses here for a flat rate.
20.1 Miles
Located at the Wallace Civic Center, the Carmelita Landry Arena is one of two ice rinks on the premises. The arena, named for the famous speed skater Carmelita Landry Bernard, hosts a variety of local hockey leagues.
20.2 Miles
A sports complex, Humiston Field features a dual-use field for baseball and soccer along with basketball and volleyball courts that serve as a winter ice skating rink. It also offers a children's playground, bleacher seating and a snack bar.
20.6 Miles
Canoe and kayak rentals at the UMass Lowell Kayak Center are available from early June until late August. Reservations are available. The center also offers youth programs, tours, custom group outings and is home to the UMass rowing team.
20.6 Miles
Cinema World is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies in full digital picture and sound. The theater features plush leather high-backed rocking chairs, as well as a range of refreshments.
20.8 Miles
Measuring 3,165 feet, Mount Monadnock provides views nearly 2,000 feet above the neighboring landscape. The mountain offers hiking trails through points of interest including rock formations, waterfalls, springs, a mine and a reservoir.