Amherst MA Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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AMount Holyoke Range State Park

  • Route 116
    Amherst, MA 04074, U.S.A.
  • +1 413 586 0350
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Overview Located in the Connecticut River Valley, Mount Holyoke Range State Park preserves more than 3,000 acres along the spine of the Mount Holyoke Range. Within Holyoke state park is Joseph Allen Skinner State Park, which preserves the historic Summit House site. The house and park land were donated to... more on LLBean.com

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Mount Holyoke Range State Park
Route 116
Amherst, MA 04074, U.S.A.

BMount Holyoke Range State Park

  • H 116
    Amherst, Massachusetts
  • +1 413 586 0350
  • Overview This day use park of over 3000 acres provides several diverse habitats for a variety of wildlife, and there are more than 30 miles of multi-use marked trails for year round activities. Dogs are allowed for no additional fee. Dogs ... more on DogFriendly.com

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Mount Holyoke Range State Park
H 116
Amherst, Massachusetts

CEmily Dickinson Museum

  • 280 Main Street
    Amherst, MA 01002-2349
  • 413 / 542-8161
4.0
3+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Emily Dickinson was a great American poet and we took the 90 minute tour (there is also a 40 minute tour) which covered her life, poetry and very interesting tours of her home and her brother's home nearby. This very informative tour ... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview Open for tours from March to mid-December, the birthplace of Emily Dickinson is registered as a National Historic Landmark. more on TripAdvisor

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Emily Dickinson Museum
280 Main Street
Amherst, MA 01002-2349

DEric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

  • 125 West Bay Road
    Amherst, MA 01002
  • +1 413 658 1100
5.0
4+ reviews, 1 sources
  • This is a great place to bring the kids. All of our out of town guests with kids make it a point to... more on OpenList.com
  • If you love children's books, if you love the Hungry, Hungry Caterpillar or if you love the illustrations by Leo Lionne you have to see this museum. Admissions ... more on Yelp

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Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002

EPratt Museum of Natural History

  • Amherst College
    Amherst, MA 01002
  • 413-542-2165,
  • Overview The Pratt Museum of Natural History at Amherst College features exhibits that showcase paleontology, geology and the Edward Hitchcock ichnology collection (the largest ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Pratt Museum of Natural History
Amherst College
Amherst, MA 01002

FPelham Historical Society Museum

  • 376 Amherst Rd
    Amherst, MA 01002
  • +1 413 253 7313

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Pelham Historical Society Museum
376 Amherst Rd
Amherst, MA 01002

GAmherst History Museum at The Strong House

  • 67 Amity Street
    Amherst, MA 01002-2214
  • +1 413 256 0678
  • Overview Housed in a mansion dating from the mid-1700s, this museum displays an extensive collection of household tools, furnishings, and clothing that reflects changing styles of interior decoration. Most items are ... more on Fodor's
  • Overview Housed in the 1750 era Strong House, the Amherst History Museum takes visitors on a journey from the towns colonial past, through its industrial age and into the computer driven present. ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Amherst History Museum at The Strong House
67 Amity Street
Amherst, MA 01002-2214

HCrocker Farm School Playground

Crocker Farm School Playground
  • 280 West Street
    Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
3.0
2+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: picnic tables, parking more
  • Overview Very childproof. Soft footing underneath. more on KaBoom.org
  • Overview Four basketball courts are black-topped. Baskets are regulation height. Activity area have a deep wood "shavings" surface (much softer). Located in ... more on KaBoom.org

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Crocker Farm School Playground
280 West Street
Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

IWoodside Playground

Woodside Playground
  • 155 Woodside Ave
    Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: picnic tables, parking more
  • Overview Surface is a mixture of wood chips and grass/dirt. Playground is securely fenced. It is divide into two areas -- one of 2-5 year olds and one for children who are ... more on KaBoom.org

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Woodside Playground
155 Woodside Ave
Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

JGroff Park

Groff Park
  • 146 Mill Lane
    Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
  • Highlights: picnic tables, restrooms, parking more
  • Overview Groff Park is a 2-3 acre park with a separate area for 2-5 year olds. It caters to all ages but have separated activities so that each age group has a chance to flourish. ... more on KaBoom.org

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Groff Park
146 Mill Lane
Amherst, Massachusetts, United States