- 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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150 Great Wolf Drive, Fitchburg, MA 1420
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Situated in the extensive lodge complex, the Great Wolf Lodge - Water Park has family fun water rides and attractions for any level of swimmer. Popular activities include a multi-level interactive splash treehouse, a six-story drop funnel, and a group raft tunnel waterslide.
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An 18 hole miniature golf course, South Windsor Mini Golf features a variety of challenging holes with different layouts and obstacles. The course also features fountains and waterfalls as well as other decorative features.
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The mission of Bark Park is to establish, assist, and support in the maintenance of an off leash dog park. The park has a small dog area, a large dog area, and clean up stations.
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1267 Church Street, North Adams, MA 1247
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At Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Skating Rink, visitors can attend public freestyle skating sessions. The rink also hosts skating clubs, as well as women's hockey, youth hockey, and adult hockey leagues.
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Ideal for families, Nevers Park features a large playground with equipment for all ages. Along with a play area for kids, the park is also equipped with a dog walk and athletics field for baseball and soccer competitions.
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For guests looking to swing their golf clubs or have some fun putting, The Range offers both a miniature golf park and a driving range. There are also batting cages and a food area featuring snacks, drinks, and ice cream.
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185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
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Over three million items are on 20 miles of shelves at American Antiquarian society, including books, newspapers, sheet music and more. Notably, the library holds the largest collection of printed materials through 1876. Free public tours are offered every Wednesday afternoon.
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Take a break from everyday life at Institute Park. Take a relaxing stroll while enjoying nature. Get some exercise on one of three lighted tennis courts. A pavilion also hosts concerts in the summer.
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135 Brooks Street, Worcester, MA 01606
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A movie theater multiplex, Showcase Cinemas Worcester North screens primarily first run Hollywood movies in fully digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees and a variety of promotions, and is available for rentals.
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Nature enthusiasts, hikers and wildlife photographers enjoy visiting the October Mountain State Forest in Lee, Massachusetts. This state-managed forest is free to enter and is open from sunrise to sunset. Campsites must be reserved for a small fee.