- Our list of the best things to do in Amherst, Massachusetts, features the top 138 nearby activities — including 60 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Amherst, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Amherst, MA , followed by 117 popular activities in nearby cities, including Springfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Shelburne Falls, West Springfield, Deerfield, Greenfield, Westfield, Agawam, Charlemont, Ashfield and Chicopee
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Open to the public year round, Rainbow Reservoir offers a boat ramp to visitors wishing to take their power boat out on the water. Visitors can also kayak through the waters and enjoy views of the surrounding forest.
33.3 Miles
A must-see for organ enthusiasts, Estey Organ Museum is an interesting and educational place to visit. Along with an array of antique organs, both photos and Estey family genealogy is on display.
33.4 Miles
With the goal of spreading performing arts educations among the community's youth, New England Youth Theatre has classes for improv comedy, crafts, public speaking, and more. Each production hosted by the theater showcases the talent of its students.
33.5 Miles
The Northwest Park provides access to 12 miles of trails, a nature center, a Coffee House Concert Series, and a gift shop. Those who wish to host an event may also rent out the site's facilities.
33.5 Miles
Two segments create the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. The museum portion displays vintage toys, antique glass, and traditional art while the art center concentrates on regional artists and local fine arts legends.
33.5 Miles
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91 votes
Guilford Street off Route 9 west, over Whetstone Brook, Brattleboro, VT 05301
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As a historic covered bridge that Vermont is known for, Creamery Covered Bridge offers a scenic view of the creek and forests around it. Visitors can use the bridge for a photo opportunity, but the bridge is close to traffic.
33.5 Miles
With the goal of spreading performing arts educations among the community's youth, New England Youth Theatre has classes for improv comedy, crafts, public speaking, and more. Each production hosted by the theater showcases the talent of its students.
33.6 Miles
A large number of cloth types are available at Delectable Mountain Cloth for many projects. Textiles such as charmeuse, chiffon, dupion, silk brocade, and organza can be utilized for heirloom sewing, bridal, and even doll clothes.
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6 votes
20 Elliot Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301
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A children's play place and party location, KidsPLAYce: Southern Vermont Children's Discovery Center offers fun and educational play structures, including a life-sized boat, a castle, a train, and music and art stations.
33.6 Miles
The 900-seat Latchis Theater is an artfully appointed cinema in downtown. The complex features four different screens and shows a mixture of first-run blockbuster films along side independent and artistic movies.