Things to Do with Kids in Amherst, NH

  • 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.
  • 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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39.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Tennis 415 S Street, Waltham, MA 02453 MoreLess Info
Brandeis University Gosman Sports & Convention Center features a variety of men's and women's sporting events throughout the year. Events include tennis, softball, baseball, basketball, fencing, soccer, swimming, diving, track and field, and volleyball.
39.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 786 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 1545 MoreLess Info
The family home of the first Commander-in-Chief of the American Revolution has been preserved as the Artemus Ward House and Museum. General Artemus Ward moved his family into this now historic home in 1763, and it features multiple exhibits about the military hero and daily life during the American Revolution.
39.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters Spingold Theater Center, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 2453 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with Brandeis University, the Brandeis Theater Company includes students, faculty, staff, and guest artists. The company produces and performs a changing slate of progressive and innovative shows with each season.
39.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters 415 South Street, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 2453 MoreLess Info
Featuring students studying theater arts, the Spingold Theater Center features professional and challenging shows for local entertainment. Performances include dramas, comedies, musicals, choral performances, orchestra performances, and much more throughout the year.
39.4 Miles
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Skating Rinks 511 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 1960 MoreLess Info
The James McVann - Louis O'Keefe Memorial Rink is a public indoor skating rink that offers public skating, stick practice, freestyle, and pickup hockey games as well as lessons for all ages and abilities.
39.5 Miles
89% 18 votes
Hiking Trails Amherst, MA MoreLess Info
Passing through Amherst, Massachusetts, the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail is one of New England's most popular hiking destinations. It is one component of the New England Scenic Trail route. This trail is best hiked in late summer and early autumn.
39.5 Miles
89% 35 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA 01950 MoreLess Info
Experience the impressive variety of fascinating wildlife at the Joppa Flats Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The center offers a variety of programs for nature enthusiasts of all ages.
39.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 6 Spinney Lane, Durham, NH 03824 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the University of New Hampshire, the UNH Observatory hosts free public sessions as well as free private sessions by advance appointment. The observatory also hosts special events, like the New England Astronomy Festival.
39.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Dog Park Ell Pond, E Knoll, Melrose, MA 02176 MoreLess Info
The Melrose Dog Park provides visitors with the chance to let their dogs exercise in a dedicated play area that is surrounded by trees. The location features a doggie water fountain for dogs that are feeling a bit thirsty.
39.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks Mystic River Road, Medford, MA 02155 MoreLess Info
Situated next to the Mystic River, Dugger Park is a recreational park for kids. The park features swings, a tot lot playground, tennis courts, and a basketball court next to the kid's area.
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