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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26.3 Miles
50% 6 votes
Beaches Beaver Pond, 450 Beaver Street, Franklin, MA 02038 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy hiking, supervised swimming, boating and other recreational activities at Chilson Beach. The beach also features ball fields and a playground and offer opportunities for birding and viewing other wildlife like beavers.
26.6 Miles
71% 89 votes
Breweries 11 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
Cape Ann Brewing Company is a local family-owned business which specializes in a variety of beers including the special Fisherman's beer. The Pub at Cape Ann Brewing has both indoor beer hall style as well as outdoor harbor-side seating arrangements and offers a variety of snacks.
26.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Comedy Clubs 159 Pelham Street, Methuen, MA MoreLess Info
Dick's Beantown Comedy Escape @ Park Grill & Spirits takes place every Friday and Saturday evening with local and national comedians. Besides regular shows, they are also available for corporate and holiday parties.
26.6 Miles
Filled with sofas and plush chairs, Cape Ann Community Cinema is a small neighborhood theater that features independent films. The cinema also hosts outdoor movie nights where visitors can bring lawn chairs and a blanket.
26.7 Miles
97% 455 votes
Monuments Stacy Boulevard, Gloucester, MA MoreLess Info
Fishermen's Memorial Monument, also called Man at the Wheel Statue, is a historic bronze cenotaph sculpture which was established in 1925 in memory of the Gloucester fishermen who never retured from the sea.
26.7 Miles
73% 112 votes
Arts Centers Gloucester, MA MoreLess Info
Rocky Neck Art Colony is one the oldest inhabited art colonies in the country and has been lived in by many famous artists including Childe Hassam, Edward Hooper, Stuart Davis and more. The district is still home to a number of artists as well as art galleries and restaurants.
26.7 Miles
87% 68 votes
Beaches off Rte. 127A on Gloucester-Rockport town line, Gloucester, MA MoreLess Info
Featuring a magnificent view of twin lighthouses, Long Beach in Gloucester is known for its gentle surf and sandy beach. Pack a lunch and bring the kids for swimming and sand castles, and a day you won't soon forget.
26.7 Miles
83% 12 votes
History Museums 49 Middle St., Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
Located within a historic1782 home, the Sargent House Museum is a museum filled with artifacts that tell the history of the local area. These artifacts include paintings by artist John Singer Sargent, of whom the house is named after.
26.8 Miles
96% 169 votes
Historic Homes 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 1938 MoreLess Info
Castle Hill lies within the Crane Estate which overlooks the sea and features rolling landscaped gardens that connect to the shoreline. The area comprises of numerous hiking trails and is home to diverse local wildlife.
26.9 Miles
96% 106 votes
Food Tours Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
Taking guests on a food adventure, Cape Ann Foodie Tours entertains visitors by narrating the culture and history of the area. The guests are taken by van from shop to shop while sampling their food.
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