Quick Summary:
- Q: Where is Amherst located?
- A: Amherst is a small, romantic, historic town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, on the Souhegan River and part of the greater Boston region.
- Q: What natural attractions can be found in Amherst?
- A: Amherst is home to the Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary, the Joe English Reservation, Hodgman State Forest, and Baboosic Lake.
- Q: What is Amherst Village?
- A: In the town center is the Amherst Village, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Amherst Village Historic District.
- Q: What is the Common in Amherst?
- A: The Common, now a park, was once the center of village life, surrounded by beautiful colonial homes in the historic downtown.
- Q: What activities can golfers enjoy in Amherst?
- A: Local and visiting golfers will have fun at the Amherst Country Club, a public 18-hole championship golf course open year-round.
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