- 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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Diners choose from an array of Italian dishes including lightly breaded squid, eggplant fritti, and meatballs in tomato sauce
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Passing through Amherst, Massachusetts, the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail is one of New England's most popular hiking destinations. It is one component of the New England Scenic Trail route. This trail is best hiked in late summer and early autumn.
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Hampshire College is a private liberal arts college that is a part of the Five Colleges Consortium for alternative education. Fifty-six percent of the institution's students go on to attain at least one graduate degree.
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At Mullins Center, visitors can enjoy freestyle skating sessions in the facility's practice ice rink. In addition to skating, visitors can attend concerts, regional sports games, fairs, and other events here.
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Visitors are welcome at the Amherst Farm Winery in Amherst, Massachusetts, where tastings are available on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Tasting flights include five wines and are free with a case purchase. Other tastings are $5 each and include a monogrammed wine glass.
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Sunset Farm organically grows vegetables, flowers, and fruits which are available for purchase at their on-site farmer's market. The farm also has a Pick Your Own program for their fruits and vegetables that are in season.
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Visitors can enjoy over 30 miles of marked trails on the Mount Holyoke Range at Holyoke Range State Park. The park accommodates a variety of outdoor activities including walking, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and hunting.
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Opened in 1916, the Amherst History Museum documents the 300-year history of Amherst and holds events, tours, and art shows. Exhibits include art pieces, paintings, household objects, and farming tools.
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Containing a variety of different works, the Mead Art Museum at Amherst College displays art from many different cultures. These works include American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, and African sculpture, among others.
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With a capacity of 17,000 fans, the Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium has been the heart of student activity at the University of Massachusetts since 1965. Fans gather to watch Minuteman Football, women's soccer, and graduation ceremonies in the stadium.
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The historic Amherst History Museum Strong House is an ancient home that was built by Simeon Strong in the year 1744. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.