- 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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Lenox Mountain is a scenic green mountain that is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. The hiking trails that surround and lead up the mountain offer striking views of the surrounding area.
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Featuring 30 wooden lanes, Greylock Bowl & Golf offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a pro shop. The facility also provides golf simulators, pool tables and dart boards along with a bar and grill.
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Open from Friday to Monday, the Jim McGrath Gallery & Studio features the unique and beautiful artwork of Jim McGrath. Guests are welcome to tour the gallery and purchase one-of-a-kind paintings.
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The family owned and operated Berkshire Canoe Tours offers guided canoe trips on the Housatonic River. Guests might see red-tail hawks, owls, Great Blue Heron, painted turtles, or other wildlife in the course of a ninety minute tour.
39.3 Miles
With a variety of contemporary art to view, Boulder Art Gallery showcases a variety of vintage art in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel mediums. The gallery also hosts colored pencil and pastel painting classes.
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Regatta Point Community Sailing is an outdoor sailing, kayaking, and paddle boating facility and training center. The center offers activities including boat maintenance lessons, model boating, human powered boats, and advanced sailing.
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25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg, MA 1420
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The Fitchburg Art Museum displays world art masterpieces including paintings, artifacts, photographs and fine sculpture. This venue caters to private functions including weddings and corporate meetings and offers monthly exhibition programs and free docent training.
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Massachusetts' Fitchburg Public Library is a quaint, light-filled, historical working library. The library is reputable for its extra helpful service and kids section, complete with iPad stations and story time sessions held weekly.
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Traditional ten-pin bowling is offered at Putnam Street Lanes. The bowling alley also caters to local leagues, tournaments, and birthday parties that can be booked 24 to 48 hours in advance.
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Within the Fairways Miniature Golf-Batting, guests can enjoy a well-maintained 18-hole miniature golf course that can be played by the entire family. The center also offers five batting cages with six individual pitching machines.