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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Historical sites headline a trolley tour and a 45-minute harbor cruise affords sweeping views of the city
0.5 Miles
43% 190 votes
Neighborhoods Boston, Boston, MA 02116 MoreLess Info
Chinatown of Los Angeles is both a low-income residential area and a commercial center with restaurants, shops, and art galleries for local Asian communities. The location features numerous small grocery stories and Vietnamese-style bazaars.
1.8 Miles
67% 18 votes
Neighborhoods Boston, MA MoreLess Info
South Boston is an area which contains both housing and commercial areas. Events of interest that take place there include the Saint Patrick's Day parade, while local landmark Castle Island is also of note.
2.0 Miles
36% 14 votes
Neighborhoods Boston, MA MoreLess Info
Kenmore Square is a public space, featuring bars and restaurants, close to Fenway Park and Boston University. It is frequented by students and sports fans, and features a recognizable local landmark, the Citgo sign.
2.1 Miles
94% 10668 votes
Baseball Fields 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215 MoreLess Info
The oldest Major League baseball park in the United States is Fenway Park. Its classic style allows visitors to feel as though they have traveled back to the origins of professional baseball while watching the Boston Red Socks play.
0.3 Miles
94% 1153 votes
Landmarks Congress Street, Boston, MA 02110 MoreLess Info
The Waterfront is an area which runs adjacent to the harbor and comprises of several suburbs. Having been redeveloped, the waterfront is suitable for walking, sight-seeing, shopping and dining, and contains an aquarium and cinema.
0.3 Miles
88% 73 votes
Farmers Markets Blackstone St, Boston, MA MoreLess Info
Haymarket is a collection of grocers which offers produce for sale which is sourced from wholesalers. Good prices can be attained on the many types of fruit and vegetables available here.
2.2 Miles
96% 5413 votes
Art Museum 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 MoreLess Info
The Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum which houses a large and varied collection of works, including representations and items from the America's, Asia, Europe and Africa. Its collection of Impressionist works is well known.
3.8 Miles
94% 1696 votes
Breweries 30 Germania Street, Boston, MA 02130 MoreLess Info
The Samuel Adams Brewery is the location where Samuel Adams beer is made. Started from a concept first formed in 1984, the brewery offers free tours which conclude with a free beer tasting.
3.2 Miles
93% 2391 votes
Specialty Museums Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125 MoreLess Info
Every visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library begins with a short film about the Kennedy era. Guests are then left to wander as they please through the exhibits about Kennedy's presidency along with the extensive research collections.
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Historical re-enactments and interactive exhibits provide an interactive learning experience concerning the event leading to the American Revolution at Boston Tea Party Ships & Museums. Take part in dumping tea overboard, meet the colonists and explore historically accurate ships at this quality venue.
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