Alive with both youth and a legacy of poets and scholars, the college town of Amherst, Massachusetts, ranks among the most eclectic and invigorating in New England.

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For some strange reason there's a lot of fuss about the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Personally, I don't understand the hype. I...

Here are a former local's favorite things to do in and near Amherst, from hikes to restaurants to hidden gems. Includes a free, interactive map!

You’ll find plenty of things to do in Amherst MA including wandering through museums, exploring nature, visiting shops and restaurants, and touring college campuses.

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