- TripBuzz found 183 things to do with kids in or near Amherst, New Hampshire, including 181 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lowell, Manchester, Nashua and Concord.
- From Jasper Valley Swim & Tennis Club to Joe English Reservation, the Amherst area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Tennis, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- Created from a land grant to soldiers in 1728, Amherst was settled around 1733 and enjoyed a population boom after World War II, largely due to its location an hour outside of Boston. The city contains Federal, Georgian and Greek Revival houses and buildings. Amherst also pays homage to its part in the Civil War, with monuments and other artifacts throughout the city.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rails to Trails is a trail that borders a river that can be used for biking, hiking, and running. The trail is dog friendly and is open to snowmobiles in the winter.
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Field of Dreams is a community park and playground. The park offers a playground with a toddler area, as well as areas for older children and also features a fitness trail, hiking trails, a stage for performances and picnic areas.
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Located off of the Merrimack River, John E. Sheehy Memorial Park provides visitors with a shaded grass field to watch the river from. The park has a walking path that weaves between trees near the shore of the river.
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A kid-focused art center where kids can create and paint their own plaster art works, Plaster Fun Time encourages kids to explore their creativity. The trained staff guides kids through the process without controlling their artistic expression.
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21 Prichard Street, Fitchburg, MA 1420
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It's the only museum like it in the world, making the Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum a one-of-a-kind destination. It features nearly 2,000 flight related toys from around the world, hands on activities, and aviation films.
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Methuen Town Forest is an outdoor recreation area that includes a network of rugged and challenging trails for hiking and biking, as well as a beach area on the edge of the lake.
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Lowell, Massachusetts is home to LeLacheur Park, a popular baseball park that's home to the Lowell Spinners Minor League team. LeLacheur Park is also affiliated with the Boston Red Sox.