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Things To Do Near Amherst College in Amherst, MA


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Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Springfield Armory National Historic Site
(Approx. 16.4 miles)

National Park On a chill Spring morning in 1968, amid speeches and farewell addresses, the men and women of Springfield Armory bid each other goodbye as the Stars and Stripes were lowered for the last time.


Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden

Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden
(Approx. 24.5 miles)

Home of two wealthy 18th century Connecticut families. The luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by two wealthy 18th century Connecticut Valley families-until their fortunes collapsed-is displayed in the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden. Merchant Shem Burbank built the house in 1861.


Ashuelot Covered Bridge

Ashuelot Covered Bridge
(Approx. 24.7 miles)

The Ashuelot covered bridge is considered by local historians to be one of New Hampshire's most elaborate covered bridges. The original purpose of the bridge was to transport wood across the river for use by the Ashuelot Railroad.


Pisgah State Park

Pisgah State Park
(Approx. 27.7 miles)

Pisgah State Park includes over 13,300 acres of rough forested terrain, encompassing a complete watershed north of the Ashuelot River.


Brattleboro Museum and Art Center

Brattleboro Museum and Art Center
(Approx. 28.7 miles)

BMAC is a small, non-collecting, contemporary art museum. Founded in 1972, the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) is an independent, non-collecting, contemporary art museum, whose mission is to present art and ideas in ways that inspire, educate, and engage people of all ages.


Brattleboro Museum and Art Center

Brattleboro Museum and Art Center
(Approx. 28.7 miles)

A non-collection contemporary art museum Founded in 1972, the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) is an independent, non-collecting, contemporary art museum, whose mission is to present art and ideas in ways that inspire, educate, and engage people of all ages.


Workshop: The Art of Pysanky (Ukrainian Eggs)

Workshop: The Art of Pysanky (Ukrainian Eggs)
(Approx. 28.7 miles)

Jenny Santa Maria leads a hands-on, in-person workshop Acclaimed Pysanky artist and instructor Jenny Santa Maria leads a hands-on, in-person workshop in the traditional Ukrainian folk art of egg decoration.


Coombs Covered Bridge

Coombs Covered Bridge
(Approx. 28.8 miles)

The bridge was named after its original builder and owner, Anthony Coombs. The Coombs Bridge once played an important role in both the social and commercial development of the area.


Slate Covered Bridge

Slate Covered Bridge
(Approx. 29.5 miles)

The bridge name originates from the Slate family who lived on a farm along the river north of the bridge. It is the second bridge on this location, the first having been built around 1800.


Rhododendron State Park

Rhododendron State Park
(Approx. 29.7 miles)

Rhododendron State Park is named after the 16-acre grove of Rhododendron Maximum, which is the focal point of the park. A 0.


 
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