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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32.8 Miles
90% 39 votes
Specialty Museums 25 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950 MoreLess Info
Newburyport, Massachusetts is home to the Custom House Maritime Museum. The museum is dedicated to the history of seafaring life in Newburyport and surrounding areas. Tours should be scheduled ahead of time.
32.8 Miles
100% 30 votes
Food Tours Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950 MoreLess Info
Taste Newburyport is a tour company that offers tours of the city of Newburyport that entail samples of foods from the area as well as historical information. The tours last up to 3 hours at a time.
32.8 Miles
100% 30 votes
Food Tours Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950 MoreLess Info
Taste Newburyport Food Tour is a food and culture tour that allows visitors to explore the city while also indulging in the delicious foods provided by local vendors. Throughout the tour, guides also educate visitors on the area's history.
32.8 Miles
88% 8 votes
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Dean Park

Playgrounds 805 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 MoreLess Info
One of the larger city parks in the area is Dean Park. It features an extensive children's playground, tennis courts, baseball/softball fields, a pond with ducks and geese, walking paths, and even several fountains.
32.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Kayaking 92 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of stand up paddle board and kayak tours at Plum Island Kayak. They also offer equipment rentals and lessons and private instruction for kayaking and paddle boarding.
32.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 786 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 1545 MoreLess Info
The family home of the first Commander-in-Chief of the American Revolution has been preserved as the Artemus Ward House and Museum. General Artemus Ward moved his family into this now historic home in 1763, and it features multiple exhibits about the military hero and daily life during the American Revolution.
32.9 Miles
75% 24 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1298 Cohannet Street, Taunton, MA MoreLess Info
Established in 1969 on the grounds of the Laura Thomas Estate, the Gertrude M Boyden Wildlife Refuge has since grown to over 50 acres. It is a serene natural space, and offers great opportunities for bird watching.
32.9 Miles
94% 32 votes
Hiking Trails Pop Crowley Way, Newburyport, MA MoreLess Info
The Clipper City Rail Trail is a 1.1 mile trail traversing a variety of environments. The trail passes by several artistic pieces, such as sculptures and murals. One can also find trail-side coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants.
32.9 Miles
57% 7 votes
Forests 222 Shadow Lake Road, Salem, NH 03079 MoreLess Info
Salem Town Forest is a park that is home to various wildlife and provides 3.7 miles of trails to visitors for walking, riding horses or mountain biking. Seasonally the park also can be used to hunt, snowshoe or ski.
32.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skate Parks 391 W Water Street, Taunton, MA 2780 MoreLess Info
An indoor skate park, Skaters Edge has an array of ramps, steps, and other skating equipment. The facility offers skating lessons for all ages, and has a shop that sells a variety of skating equipment, apparel, and accessories.
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