- 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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Brookline Reservoir offers a path for fishermen, joggers, walkers, families and doggies. There is a pond, lots of benches along the way and during the summer months trees surround the reservoir providing ample shade.
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The oldest Major League baseball park in the United States is Fenway Park. Its classic style allows visitors to feel as though they have traveled back to the origins of professional baseball while watching the Boston Red Socks play.
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Castle Hill lies within the Crane Estate which overlooks the sea and features rolling landscaped gardens that connect to the shoreline. The area comprises of numerous hiking trails and is home to diverse local wildlife.
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Since opening in 1995, the state-of-the-art, 19,600 seat TD Garden has hosted more than 3.5 million visitors per year. Home to the NHL's Bruins and NBA's Celtics, the venue also plays host to the best live entertainment, concerts, and shows.
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Jeness State Beach is a 1.3 acre beach that welcomes families, but that does not allow pets. Visitors can enjoy the soft sands, swim in the ocean, or have a picnic on the beach.
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The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site celebrates the nation's most known parkmaker. The pioneer of landscape design was the first to value the aesthetic appeal to large scale businesses and made a name for himself that way.
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Winter Island Park is a marine park where visitors can visit a historic fort, harbor and lighthouse. There is also a boat launch, a beach with a lifeguard, picnic areas and RV and tent camping from May through October.
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The Puppet Showplace Theater is a puppetry theater that presents over 300 performances by practiced puppet companies every year. The cinema offers summer camps for those who are interested in puppetry.
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The Kid's Place 4 Fun is an interactive crafts program where visitors paint ceramics, plaster and canvas, mine for gems and make candles. They are also a party venue and cotton candy and slush are always available.