- 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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Visitors can learn about the brewing process by brewing their own beer at Deja Brew. The brewery has over 200 different types of beers to try, including brown, lager, stout, pale ale, red ale, bitter, and more.
21.3 Miles
The World War II Memorial Beach is a community beach with parking, picnic area with beach sand, grill, snack-bar, restrooms, on-duty lifeguards, playground, and basketball court. Day and season passes are available; free senior citizen resident passes.
21.3 Miles
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.
21.3 Miles
At Simon Kidgits Clubhouse, visitors can let their children explore play structures shaped like houses, airplanes, and cars. The playground is located in a shopping center and has a seating area for adults watching their kids.
21.4 Miles
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.
21.4 Miles
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414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA
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Broad Meadow Brook Meadow Conservation Area is the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England. Highlights include 80 species of butterflies and a nature play area for little ones. Five miles of trails are available.
21.4 Miles
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16 votes
527 Washington Street, At Historic Newton, Newton, MA 2458
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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.
21.4 Miles
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.
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415 S Street, Waltham, MA 02453
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Brandeis University Gosman Sports & Convention Center features a variety of men's and women's sporting events throughout the year. Events include tennis, softball, baseball, basketball, fencing, soccer, swimming, diving, track and field, and volleyball.
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Embassy Cinema is a local movie theater which features a range of Hollywood movies as well as many independent and foreign language films.