- 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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16.9 Miles
Enjoy the colorful, vibrant, and heart wrenching performances of true artists at Double Edge Theater. The community shapes and creates phantasmal stories, romantic adventures, and adrenaline induced thrillers to keep visitors coming back.
16.9 Miles
Greenfield's Collins/Moylan Skating Arena is a public skating arena operated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It offers skating lessons for skaters of all ages and experience levels, and hosts hockey lessons, as well.
17.3 Miles
Part of Adams Park, Adams Playground is a small area with swings, slides, a play structure and a spray pad. The park area has a full basketball court, benches under shade trees and open, grass fields for playing.
17.4 Miles
Locally owned, Q Pin 2's is a billiards parlor that offers open play and also hosts tournaments and a variety of leagues. The establishment also serves a variety of food and drink options.
17.5 Miles
Playing the latest feature film titles on fifteen screens, Cinemark West Springfield 15 is a popular attraction for locals and visitors in West Springfield. The theatre features state of the art surround sound and a full service concession stand.
18.0 Miles
Meeting at North Riverfront Park, Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club provides visitors with opportunities for rowing, dragon boating, and bicycling. The club hosts an annual dragon boat festival where visitors can watch or participate in three 200 meter races.
18.1 Miles
92%
167 votes
One Armory Square, Springfield, MA 01105
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Springfield Armory National Historic Site initially operated as a major manufacturer of weapons till 1968 and was later converted into a historic site which features the largest collection of antique American firearms in the world.
18.3 Miles
Springfield Science Museum, initially known as the Springfield Ethnological and Natural History Museum, houses a range of natural and physical science exhibits coupled with scientific and astronomical displays. The oldest American-built planetarium is also a part of the museum.
18.3 Miles
Springfield College is an private and independent educational institution and learning complex. Home to approximately 5,000 students, the college offers a variety of subjects including physical education and scientific study.
18.5 Miles
85%
280 votes
220 State Street, Springfield, MA
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Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden was built in the honor of the famous illustrator and author, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. The garden features multiple statues of Dr. Seuss's characters such as the Lorax, the Grinch, Yertle the Turtle and more.