Free & Cheap Things to Do in Boston, MA

  • The list below includes 650 free or cheap things to do in or near Boston, Massachusetts, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Shopping Districts, Music Venue and Art Museum.
  • From Boston Public Garden to North End, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lowell, Cambridge, Salem and Beverly.
  • The list below includes 650 free or cheap things to do in or near Boston, Massachusetts, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Shopping Districts, Music Venue and Art Museum.
  • From Boston Public Garden to North End, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lowell, Cambridge, Salem and Beverly.
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Tour-goers explore Boston’s colorful history through its grand theaters and scandalous celebrities
6.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Playgrounds 80 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
With sports facilities open to the public, Casey Park provides amenities like basketball courts, tennis courts, hockey rinks, and multipurpose fields. There are also leisure opportunities at picnic areas, walking paths, and playgrounds.
6.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Swimming Pool 138 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by large, shady trees and lush greenery is the Dealtry Memorial Pool. The public pool offers free entry, on site lifeguards and a 44 yard long swimming area with shallow and deep ends.
6.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts Centers 42 W Foster Street, Melrose, MA 2176 MoreLess Info
With the goal of preserving folk music, Folk Arts Center of New England showcases a multitude of international folk dance clubs and events for the community. The center hosts weekly events where visitors can learn how to dance.
6.8 Miles
25% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Adams Street, Milton, MA 02186 MoreLess Info
Governor Hutchinson's Field is a natural preserve that contains a sunken wall called a ha-ha that prevents livestock from crossing. The site also has views of the city of Boston from the top of Milton Hill.
6.8 Miles
59% 29 votes
Mini Golf 1575 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906 MoreLess Info
Marked by a distinctive orange dinosaur landmark, Route 1 Miniature Golf & Batting Cages is a family amusement complex that offers a variety of games and entertainments. In addition to mini golf and batting cages, it features a video arcade.
6.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Playgrounds 31 Westminster Ave, Moxley Playground, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
Moxley Playground features two tot-lots or playgrounds. Playground facilities includes five beltings, one handicap swing, one full bucket swing and one half bucket swing while additional features are composed of a baseball field and tennis courts.
6.9 Miles
79% 14 votes
History Museums 527 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458 MoreLess Info
The historic Newton History Museum is a museum that collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits artifacts of local significance. The museum is best known for the 'Civil War' and 'Anti-Slavery' exhibits.
6.9 Miles
75% 16 votes
History Museums 527 Washington Street, At Historic Newton, Newton, MA 2458 MoreLess Info
History buffs will appreciate a visit to Jackson Homestead and Museum. Built in 1809, this house has historical significance as a station on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Among the displays at the museum is a cellar in which slaves may have hidden.
6.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dog Park 65 Bacon Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
The first of its kind in Watertown, the Watertown Dog Park is an off leash park with separate fenced areas for large and smaller dogs. Owners should bring their own water and clean-up bags.
7.0 Miles
100% 11 votes
Parks 51 Eastern Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476 MoreLess Info
Offering fantastic views of the Boston Skyline and surrounding areas, Robbins Farm Park is the venue for many special events and festivals in the Arlington community. This includes theatrical performances, musical concerts, dances and holiday celebrations.
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