- The list below includes 659 free or cheap things to do in or near Arlington, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
- From Robbins Farm Park to Menotomy Rocks Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
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A multi-level park, Pierce Playground sits on over 2 acres and consists of an upper level with playground equipment and a lower level with ball fields. The park contains picnic tables, trails, a splash pad, and several courts and ball fields.
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Landlocked Forest is a 250 acre forest preserve featuring 13 miles of walking trails. The trails are suitable for walking, jogging, bicycling, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing. The preserve may be of particular interest to hikers, bicyclists, and bird watchers.
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West Newton Cinema is an independently owned and operated 6 screen vintage movie theater. The theater features a lot of silver-age movie antiques and memorabilia and airs a mix of classic, independent, foreign, and mainstream films.
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Views of the Tobin Bridge and the Boston skyline are offered at the Mary O' Malley Waterfront Park which is bordered by both the Island End River and Mystic River. Paths for walking and jogging, tennis courts, and playground equipment are available.
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Bldg 5 Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129
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Housed inside a restored shipyard structure, the USS Constitution Museum preserves the history of the historic warship USS Constitution also known as 'Old Ironsides'. The Museum also offers visitors many hands-on activities to help them learn about early sailing experiences.
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With three indoor pools to choose from, Evelyn Kirrane Aquatic Center offers visitors private swim lessons and open swim sessions. The 25-yard lap pool has six lanes available for swimmers.
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The Arthur Nelson Playground of Everett is a family friendly community park open year round. The park features a children's playground area, water play spray pad, a basketball court and surrounding bike trails.
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A youth track club and running organization, the Cambridge Jets hosts a variety of tournaments and meets. The Jets participate in races and meets all over the country, and include both male and female runners.
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Beacon Hill is a historic neighborhood that features Federal-style rowhouses, gaslit streets, and brick sidewalks. The location's sites include the Black Heritage Trail, The Club of Old Volumes, and Suffolk University.
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The first large municipally-funded public library in America, the Boston Public Library features an audio-visual collection and a variety of fiction and young adult book offerings. The location also features an auditorium and conference rooms.