- 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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Situated on 9.4 acres, Sperry Park is a sports complex located between Farmington River and Nod Brook. The park provides three baseball and softball fields, a multipurpose athletic field, picnic tables, a concession stand and bleacher seating.
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177 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040
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A non-profit regional arts and cultural center, the Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall features a diverse line-up of events. It hosts main stage productions, play readings, art exhibits, a lunchtime lecture series, and community programs.
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230 Pine Street, Manchester, CT 6040
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Connecticut Firemen's Historical Society is housed in a retired 1901 fire station that showcases a working Gamewell Fire Alarm System as well as examples of early American craftsmanship related to firefighting such as glassware, lighting, leather making, photography and textiles.
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The Litchfield County Paddler is a stand up paddle board school that offers lessons on the waters of Connecticut's Northwest Corner. The company has private lessons, semi-private classes, and advanced programs.
41.6 Miles
Visitors can explore a historic home that features a variety of European and American furnishings from the early 1900s at Merwin House the. The Merwin House was originally purchased by William and Elizabeth Doane in 1875.
41.7 Miles
Formerly a schoolhouse in the 19th century, this restored building now hosts artifacts that offer visitors a picture of 1830's life. The Living Museum's items include maps, farm and household items, clothes, and photographs.
41.7 Miles
Situated on the Farmington River, Main Stream Canoes & Kayaks offers canoe and kayak rentals, as well as guided river trips. The company welcomes groups of all sizes, and provides ground transportation, as well.
41.7 Miles
Spectacular views await hikers on the 1.6 mile Pine Cobble Trail. The trail has Cheshire quartzite cliffs that overlook Northern Berkshire County and is especially gorgeous in the fall, with unbeatable foliage.
41.8 Miles
Winston, Connecticut is home to the Gilson Cinema & Cafe. This small theater plays a small number of new releases. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended for shows on Friday and Saturday.
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Showing the most recent films, Hoyts Simsbury Commons 8 has movies for all ages. Along with 3D digital projection, the theater is equipped with eight screens and concessions featuring a variety of refreshments.