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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12.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Manchester, NH MoreLess Info
Arms Park is a small park and part of the Heritage Trail. The park offers scenic views of the bordering river, with several benches and rest areas available. Visitors will find a small waterfall at the end of the trail.
12.2 Miles
90% 192 votes
Theaters 80 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03101 MoreLess Info
Manchester's Palace Theatre is a prominent stage theater in New Hampshire. Its schedule includes touring productions of Broadway shows as well as regional and state performances. The theater also has a teen drama troupe.
12.2 Miles
100% 16 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 42 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03101 MoreLess Info
Combining an art studio with a restaurant and bar, Muse Paintbar is a unique location providing fun and entertainment for those who visit. Guests commonly enjoy eating appetizers, having drinks, and painting pictures while visiting.
12.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Horseback Riding 162 Pillsbury Road, Londonderry, NH 3053 MoreLess Info
Beede Farms, also known as The Londonderry Riding Academy, is a full service equestrian establishment offering horse boarding and horseback riding lessons. The farm also maintains several horseback riding trails and an apple orchard.
12.5 Miles
53% 43 votes
Visitor Centers 6 Fletcher St., Manchester, NH MoreLess Info
The intriguing Amoskeag Fishways Learning & Visitors Center is an educational mini-museum dedicated to educating the public about the importance of the nearby waterways. The Center's exhibits have a particular emphasis on the role of the fishways in the fishing industry and human food chain.
12.6 Miles
93% 14 votes
Specialty Museums 40 Bodwell Road, Manchester, NH MoreLess Info
The Scouting Museum and Library is actually two facilities: the Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum and the Max I. Silber Scouting Library. They offer a variety of exhibits devoted to the history of the Boy Scouts of America.
12.7 Miles
50% 8 votes
Parks Pine Island Park 2849 Brown Ave, Manchester, NH MoreLess Info
Formerly an amusement park with roller coasters and a Ferris wheel, Pine Island Park features an artificial pond that can be used for fishing, swimming and boating. The park has walking trails, a playground and picnic tables.
12.7 Miles
100% 10 votes
Historic Homes 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104 MoreLess Info
The historic Zimmerman House is museum that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and features a collection of pottery, modern art, and sculpture. The museum offers private or public group tours.
13.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds Highland Street, Manchester, NH 3104 MoreLess Info
Situated on 76 acres, Derryfield Park is located next to the Weston Observatory, which was built in the late 1800s. The park offers a children's playground, walking trails and facilities for soccer, baseball, football and tennis.
13.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Mini Golf 135 Nashua Road, Londonderry, NH 3053 MoreLess Info
At Mammoth Green Driving Range & Mini Golf, visitors can play an 18 hole miniature golf course landscaped with rocks and shrubbery. There are also driving ranges and a pro golf shop.
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