In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · United States
Amherst, New Hampshire
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Amherst, NH – 2–4 h for historic village walk, lake views and a quick bite.
Amherst is a small New England town in the Merrimack Valley, about 10 mi west of Nashua and 25 min by car from Manchester. Its historic village, lakes and local eateries fit comfortably into a half‑day, making a longer stay unnecessary unless you’re using it as a base for nearby towns.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb
- Stay
- 0.5 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–80 excl. bed · Mid $80–120 excl. bed · High $120–180 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–4 |
| Sandwich or light lunch | $8–12 |
| Parking (metered, 2 h) | $5–7 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MHT · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
- 30 min drive via NH‑101
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- ≈ $50, includes insurance (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is the primary mode; Route 101 runs east‑west through town. Limited bus service; rideshare available.
See and do
Known for
- Amherst Village Historic District
- Baboosic Lake
- Ponemah Bog Wildlife Refuge
- Amherst Country Club
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashua, NH | Drive east on NH‑101, about 10 mi, 15 min | ≈20 min total |
| Manchester, NH | Drive east on NH‑101, about 25 mi, 30 min | ≈35 min total |
| Peterborough, NH | Drive west on NH‑101, about 15 mi, 20 min | ≈25 min total |
Sleep
- Town‑center inns & B&Bs
- Within walking distance of Amherst Village and Route 101; good for 1 night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moi / Pardonexcusez‑moi |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?c’est combien |
| Where is the restroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter snow can close some lake access roads; check local conditions.
- Public transport is sparse; plan a car or rideshare.
Amherst is a low‑crime New England town; typical safety concerns are winter road conditions and standard U.S. precautions.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Amherst, New Hampshire yet. Suggested stay: 0.5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Amherst Village Historic District
- Baboosic Lake
- Ponemah Bog Wildlife Refuge
- Amherst Country Club
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Amherst (New Hampshire), revision 5030209 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5030209
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Amherst, New Hampshire
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police911
US consulate in Boston; nearest US embassy in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/amherst-new-hampshire). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.