The Top 11 Attractions around Amherst
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Amherst. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Amherst is a region where 11
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Loop Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
This loop trail — which wanders all through Horse Hill Nature Preserve before delivering you back to the parking area — is a nice, easy walk. Overall, it's a great …
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Naticook Lake
Highlight • Lake
Great views of Naticook Lake as you pass by.
The park is located in the Wasserman Conservation Area. There is a small island that is located within the lake.
The park is located in the Wasserman Conservation Area. There is a small island that is located within the lake.
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Pulpit Rock Conservation Area
Highlight • Forest
It is the ideal place for locals that love hiking and bird watching. Depending on the water levels, you may even see some waterfalls.
Definitely, an incredible area to spend few hours walking in nature.
Definitely, an incredible area to spend few hours walking in nature.
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Purgatory Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
This is one of the icons of this gorgeous place. Tons of water covering the rocks on its way like a white blanket.
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Joe English Reservation
Highlight • Forest
The trails at the Joe English Reservation are great for hiking all months of the year. The diverse reserve contains wetlands, forests, and meadows that all offer a different wilderness perspective.
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Tucker Brook Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Hidden within the 258-acres of forest of Tucker Brook Town Forest, Tucker Brook Falls is a beautiful waterfall.
The waterfall is 12 feet tall and falls over several ledges, which gives it a unique look.
The waterfall is 12 feet tall and falls over several ledges, which gives it a unique look.
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Wildcat Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Wildcat Falls Conservation Area is a great place for mountain biking and hiking. There are many spots along the river where you can relax and picnic. If you want to …
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Lower Purgatory Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Lower Purgatory Falls is a short but wide falls. It is the most easily accessible of the 3 waterfalls located on Purgatory Brook. The trail to get to it is short and mostly flat.
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Tucker Brook Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
The Falls Loop Trail passes close to the small but very pretty Tucker Brook Falls. Don't miss out on this peaceful and quiet place.
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Haseltine Trails
Highlight • MTB Park
The trails at Haseltine can be very rocky and technical. Intermediate riders and experts will love that hilly terrain.
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Baboosic Lake Road
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
You feel like you've gone back in time while you ride on Baboosic Lake Road. Many of the houses and structures beside the road are rustic and look out of their time.
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