- 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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The Peterborough Players are a theatre company performing in a converted 18th Century barn on Stearns Farm. The company produces seven mainstage shows each season in their 250-seat theatre.
17.6 Miles
Adam's Playground is a public playground featuring a number of fun attractions for its guests to enjoy. Playground visitors commonly enjoy playing on the many swings, climbing the monkey bars, or building in the sandbox.
17.9 Miles
Indoor garden, The Butterfly Place is a butterfly observation exhibit. The garden offers peaceful ambiance and large variety of butterfly species for viewing, educational tours and a souvenir gift shop.
18.4 Miles
Located along the Merrimack River, Edgewater Canoe Rental offers both kayak and canoe rentals. The offer a variety of rental options including hourly and daily for both one seat and two seat boats.
19.4 Miles
Westford Sportsmen's Club offers a wide variety of activities including both indoor and outdoor pistol ranges. The club also features a 100yd rifle range, two trap fields, a sporting clays course, 3-D archery and a stocked trout pond.
19.5 Miles
Starting from Canobie Lake Park, Blue Heron Lake Cruise takes visitors on a scenic cruise of the lake during the summer season. When the cruise is over, visitors can enjoy amusement park rides at the park.
19.6 Miles
In operation since the 1930s, Silver Ranch Stables offers horseback lessons and rides at its ranch. Depending on the season and weather, visitors can take sleigh and carriage rides through the surrounding trails.
19.6 Miles
Built in 1930, the Yankee Cannonball Rollercoaster is an amusement park ride at Canobie Lake Park that was designed by Herbert Paul Schmeck. The coaster has two cars that can each fit 6 riders at a time.
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Located within Canobie Lake Park, Untamed Rollercoaster is an operating steel roller coaster with a forest and wilderness theme. Untamed is the steepest roller coaster in the Northeastern United States.