- The list below includes 432 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, Massachusetts, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Forests, Bowling, Children's Play Area and Family Fun Center.
- From Franklin Public Library to Franklin Town Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Cambridge, Brookline and Framingham.
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A minimalist but pleasant and scenic park, Prospect Park is a small bit of wooded green space with benches, ample shade, and an imposing statue of Roger Williams at its center.
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The Avon Cinema is a movie theater that is fitted with Art Deco architecture and is available for private screenings or premieres. The cinema offers discounts for children under the age of 12.
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199 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02904
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The Governor Henry Lippett House Museum is based in the actual 1865 home in which he lived and originally built for his wife Mary Anne Balch. The current collection works on preserving the life and times of those who lived in the home during the Victorian era.
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Providence River is a tidal river and was once the border between the English New England colonies and the Dutch colony of New Netherland. The river is the meeting place of the annual WaterFire Festival.
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Friendly staff and clean facilities make the Providence Train Station a welcome stop among travelers. Its central location makes this station a convenient option for travelers taking day trips to Boston or catching a flight.
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Featuring reserve-able seats, Providence Place Cinemas 16 and IMAX showcases newly released films in its IMAX auditoriums. The cinema has a full lobby bar with mixed drinks and cocktails that visitors can bring into the auditorium with them.
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224 Benefit Street, 20 North Main St, Providence, RI 2903
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Providence's Rhode Island School of Design Museum is dedicated to preserving, documenting and displaying important artworks, installations and other ephemera related to the history of design and aesthetics. Its collections include paintings, sterling silver tea sets, antique textiles, household equipment and mu…
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A cozy and historic shopping are, Market Square has unparalleled architecture and atmosphere. The square is populated by many artisans and street performers who perform trades such as dancing, singing, painting, chalk art, and magic.
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Houghton's Pond rests within the Blue Hills Reservation, offering 7,000 acres of open space. While the focus of the recreational area is a spring-fed kettle hole pond, there is also a playground, concession pavilion, and visitor's center.
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From Impressionist paintings to East Asian sculptures, RISD Museum has a variety of exhibits to explore. Among the most popular works in their collection are paintings from Monet and Degas. They also feature ancient art and sculptures.