- 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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Dinosaur Footprints is a local tourist destination which features hundreds of dinosaur tracks on sandstone slabs which are believed to be the footprints of small, two-legged dinosaurs.
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Pocumtuck Ridge is a geological formation that provides stunning views of the surrounding wilderness and mountains. The Ridge features blazed hiking trails that lead to some of the most impressive views and overlooks.
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The most prominent peak in Metacomet Ridge is Mount Holyoke, which rises 935 feet above the ground. It is popular with hikers and may be ascended by car. This mountain is also notable for its diverse wildlife species.
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Situated on over 150 acres, Look Memorial Park is named for Frank Newhall Look after donation of the land by his wife. The park features sports fields, picnic facilities, playgrounds, a zoo, walking paths, a train ride and pedal boating.
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Situated by the Connecticut River, Holyoke Canoe Club offers its members recreational activities like tennis, swimming, and boating. The club hosts events like summer camps, soccer clinics, pancake breakfasts, and more.
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A private park in Northhampton, Massachusetts, the Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park is open every day of the year. It offers beautiful scenery and a variety of attractions for all ages.
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Holyoke's Mount Tom State Reservation is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Its boasts more than 20 miles of trails and is adjacent to Lake Bray, a popular fishing spot. The Mount Tom State Reservation is also popular with cross-country skiers.
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With a peak of 632 ft., the Little Tom Mountain is situated in the Connecticut River Valley within 2,500 acres of conservation land. A 5 mile round trip trail provides access to a scenic view overlooking the river valley.
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Mountain Park is an outdoor concert venue that offers guests the chance to listen to music while enjoying adult beverages and snacks. The location was previously the home of the Mountain Park Amusement Park.
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Kids and adults love the Holyoke Children's Museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It features a large variety of fascinating exhibits that encourage learning through touch, play and exploration. The museum also offers discounts for groups and is heavily involved in community outreach.