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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43.0 Miles
97% 68 votes
Bike Paths Cambridge, MA MoreLess Info
Established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on a defunct railroad right of way, the Minuteman Trail passes through the area where the American Revolution began, notably part of the route of Paul Revere's midnight ride. The 10-mile bike path is maintained by its four local communities.
43.0 Miles
90% 29 votes
Theaters 201 Assembly Square Drive, Somerville, MA 02145 MoreLess Info
Cavalia Odysseo actually refers to two equestrian shows, Cavalia and Odysseo. Both are extravagant productions featuring trained horses and acrobatic performers in elaborate costumes. Both shows tour all around the world.
43.0 Miles
88% 25 votes
Dog Park 0 New Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143 MoreLess Info
For people with canine friends, the Zero New Washington Street Dog Park offers amenities for convenience and recreation. Features include agility training areas, drinking fountains with water dishes, covered pavilion, spray area for cleaning and cooling dogs, and more.
43.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Colleges & Universities 123 Park Manor S, Wellesley, MA 2457 MoreLess Info
BabsonARTS - College Art & Culture is an organization dedicated to providing creativity and art to individuals at Babson College. The organization hosts numerous speakers, productions, and art exhibitions that display the creative arts.
43.1 Miles
92% 102 votes
Theaters 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA 1915 MoreLess Info
Located in Beverly, Massachusetts, the North Shore Music Theatre features children's shows, concerts and musicals. The Backstage Bistro, at the threatre, serves dinner before evening performances. The restaurant is closed during matinees or during children's shows.
43.2 Miles
50% 18 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Perimeter Road, Newton, MA 02467 MoreLess Info
Located on the campus of Boston College, Alumni Stadium offers stadium benches to see the latest college football home games. The stadium has concession stands spread throughout the facility that offer sodas and refreshments.
43.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 801 Cabot St, Rt 97, Beverly, MA 01915 MoreLess Info
Situated on the edge of Wenham Lake, JC Phillips Nature Preserve offers visitors a 1.5 hike through shaded nature trails. On the trails, visitors can see native animals, from lizards to deer.
43.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 76 Locust Street, Lynn, MA 1904 MoreLess Info
Manning Field is a track and sports field that is open to the general public for walking on weekdays. The field also hosts sporting events for high school and youth teams.
43.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 4 Mcpherson Drive, Beverly, MA 1915 MoreLess Info
Operated as part of a YMCA teen center, the McPherson Skate Park is a smaller sized park that caters to skaters of beginning to intermediate skill levels. The park features ramps, small half pipes, and rails for practicing and performance.
43.3 Miles
92% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938 MoreLess Info
Kayakers and boaters love visiting Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate. Three-and-a-half miles of gravel roads and foot trails lead to the Crane burial site atop Choate Island. Wildlife seen in the area include gulls, sanderlings and sandpipers.
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