- 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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A candlepin bowling alley with 20 lanes, New Palace Lanes offers equipment rentals, bumper bowling for kids, and specials. It hosts various kinds of league play, parties, and periodic tournaments.
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American Textile History Museum offers a glimpse into the numerous aspects of American textile industry from the point of view of art, history and science. The extensive collection includes authentic looms, old and new printing technological equipment and more.
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Kerouac Park is a local monument park erected in the memory of the famous Beat generation author, Jack Kerouac, and features multiple commemorative granite plaques with excerpts from Kerouac's works etched on them.
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Lowell National Historical Park was established in 1978 and encompasses a number of sites which relate to the days of textile manufacturing boom in Lowell during the Industrial Revolution. The site also includes a museum, powerhouses, gatehouses and more.
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The Visitor's Center serves as the gateway to Lowell National Historical Park and offers helpful information and suggestions regarding the area. The center also houses Jack Kerouac memorabilia and offers informative presentation on local history.
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New England Quilt Museum is a local museum which exclusively features the unique art of American quilt with a collection of both antique and contemporary designs.
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Located along the Eastern Canal near the Merrimack River, Eastern Canal Park is part of the larger Lowell National Historic Park. The park offers trolley tours, canal tours, exhibits about Lowell's cotton mills and a visitor center.
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Situated within the Mack Building, the National Streetcar Museum has an extensive exhibit about the influence of streetcars and how they developed and led to the arrangement of urban areas. There is also an active streetcar from New Orleans that takes guests around the city.
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Located nearby the Merrimack River, Boarding House Park features an outdoor stage used to host a summer concert series. The park offers open grass fields used for seating during events, trees and paved walkways.
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246 Market Street, Lowell, MA 01852
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The Lowell National Hisorical Park Visitor Center is a visitor’s center that provides information on the Lowell National Historical Park. The center offers hands-on interactive educational programs for children.