- 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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Massachusetts' Fitchburg Public Library is a quaint, light-filled, historical working library. The library is reputable for its extra helpful service and kids section, complete with iPad stations and story time sessions held weekly.
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Traditional ten-pin bowling is offered at Putnam Street Lanes. The bowling alley also caters to local leagues, tournaments, and birthday parties that can be booked 24 to 48 hours in advance.
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LeLacheur Park, home to the Lowell Spinners, is a little known professional baseball field with reasonably priced tickets. Reviewed by families as kid-friendly with low priced concessions, a kid area with inflatable activities is available during games.
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The origins of America's Stonehenge is unknown, but the site currently serves as an outdoor archaeological museum. Guests have to take a short hike in the woods to arrive at the stacked stones.
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Monadnock State Park is surrounded by thousands of acres of protected highlands and is open year-round. They offer a family camping ground, trails for hiking and picnic tables for picking.
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Centered on a war memorial, Veterans Memorial Park is a large recreation and sports park with activities for all ages. It features two baseball, football and soccer fields, as well as a large sprinkler park for hot summer days.
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Boott Cotton Mills Museum, once a functioning mill which was at the center of the world's cotton textile industry, functions as an interpretive museum today featuring one of the largest industrial exhibits in the country that includes power canals, authentic mill equipment, rail systems and more.
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Named after former U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas, Tsongas Arena is a venue that is host to numerous sporting events and concerts throughout the year. The arena can hold 7,800 individuals during concerts and 6,500 for sporting events, such as hockey.
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Nestled in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, the Mount Monadnock State Park is lush, shady and popular for picnics. The park includes the Poole Reservoir in its extreme northwestern corner. Day visits are free, but campers must purchase a permit.
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Book lovers of all ages are welcome at the Pollard Memorial Library in Lowell, Massachusetts. The library features books, digital media, periodicals, microfiche archives and computer stations. It also hosts a panoply of community enrichment programs.