- TripBuzz found 116 things to do with kids in or near Amherst, Massachusetts, including 98 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Shelburne Falls.
- From Mullins Center to UMass Practice Rink, the Amherst area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities and History Museums.
- Home to three of the colleges in the Five College Consortium, Amherst has housed many notable residents, including Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost. The University of Massachusetts Amherst holds the annual Apple Harvest Festival, which is set up like an old fashioned New England community fair. The city is just over an hour from Worcester, MA.
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Forest Park is a large open air area open to the public. Features include a baseball field, an extensive rose garden, a tennis court, walking paths, a water park and pool, and a zoo.
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1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA 1089
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Gain historical perspective on New England life in the bygone days at Storrowton Village Museum. Living history programs and events are offered at this recreated village of 18th and 19th century buildings. Guided tours are offered year round by appointment.
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Located on 375 acres of wilderness, Westfield Sportsmans Club provides a range of facilities from gun to archery ranges. Members are allowed to fish for trout in the pond located on the grounds.
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The Cyr Arena Skating Rink is a public ice skating facility that includes a warming room, a concession stand, and six changing rooms. The building also has four team locker rooms and a referee room.
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Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum is a local railroad museum which offers rides on a fully restored and operational 1896 trolley as well as on an antique pump car. The visitor center contains a variety of railroad artifacts including toy trains.
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0 Memorial Drive, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
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Candlepin bowling is on offer at Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley. Bowlers of all ages will enjoy a visit, located in downtown Shelburne Falls. Bumper bowling is available, and league bowling is offered.
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Pothole Pictures offers a variety of classic, foreign, art, and independent films at the historic Memorial Hall Theater. The community movie house also hosts special events like Meet the Filmmaker nights.
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Initially built for railroad, Bridge of Flowers is an old threstle bridge covered with a garden of flowers and offers scenic views of the river below.
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Glacial Potholes is the site of the largest collection of natural potholes as well as the largest pothole in the world. These potholes are believed to have been formed due to the erosion caused by the melting glaciers.
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Located on the scenic Deerfield River, Salmon Falls is a local art gallery offering a large selection of artistic creations available for viewing or purchasing. Paintings, photography, glass arts, and pottery are among the many creations available at the gallery.