Amherst Village
There are over 100 properties of historical significance in the village from a time period ranging from 1700-1924. The entire Historic District is on the National Register which means the posess significance in New England and American history in their architecture, culture and historic integrity. To be eligible for the National Register the landmark must not have lost the physical qualities that convey its significance. This common has played an important role in the community for activity for the past 200 years. Today, Amherst's community functions including the Fourth of July, Antiques on the Green, Easter egg hunts, the Farmers Market, the Tree Lighting, and the summer band concerts just to name a few.
Colleges-
New Hampshire College about 17 miles; Manchester, NH; Full-time enrollment: 3,251
University of Massachusetts-LOWELL about 20 miles; Lowell, MA; enrollment: 8,373
Fitchburg State College about 22 miles; Fitchburg, MA; enrollment: 3,660
Mount Wachusett Community College about 28 miles; Gardner, MA; enrollment: 2,023
Northern Essex Community College about 28 miles; Haverhill, MA; enrollment: 3,388
Merrimack College about 28 miles; North Andover, MA; enrollment: 2,384
Middlesex Community College about 30 miles; Bedford, MA; enrollment: 4,501