- 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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University of Massachusetts, 416 Student Union Bldg, Amherst, MA 1003
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Located on the University of Massachusetts campus, UMass Practice Rink is open to the public during designated hours for recreational skating. The rink hosts occasional puck and stick sessions for hockey players on a monthly basis.
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The eleven-mile Norwottuck Rail Trail in Northampton, Massachusetts is a paved trail open to walkers, joggers, cyclists., cross-country skiers and dog-walkers. Free parking is available on both ends of the trail.
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Historic Northampton, Massachusetts is a museum dedicated to the most historically important buildings and people in the town's history. Docent-guided tours are available, or visitors may explore on their own.
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19 King Street, Northampton, MA
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The most prominent concert venue and theater in Northampton, Massachusetts is the Calvin Theatre & Performing Arts Center. Its hosts national and international talents and has phenomenal acoustics. Inquire for group discounts.
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Crafts and designer jewelry from over 400 American artists are on display at Don Muller Gallery. A wide variety of engagement rings and wedding bands are available, as well as handmade glass, wood, metal and ceramics.
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The Sierra Grille is a restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages, appetizers, salads, paninis, and desserts. The restaurant has a full bar that features 12 different types of beer on tap.
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A concert venue that hosts a wide variety of touring acts, the Calvin Theatre is affiliated with Iron Horse Entertainment. Performers include rock bands, blues artists, comedians, cover acts, and r & b singers.
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The Iron Horse Music Hall is a live music venue that hosts performers of a variety of genres, ranging from local and regional performers to internationally touring musicians. The hall also serves food and beverages.
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Spare Time Bowling offers guests the opportunity to go bowling, with bumpers and lightweight bowling balls for children. The location's Cosmic Bowling experience features laser lights, disco balls, black lights, and strobes.
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Northampton's Thornes Marketplace is an indoor shopping complex with more than 30 stores. This upscale attraction, located in downtown Northampton, includes fine jewelry retailers, clothiers and purveyors of objects d'art.