- 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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The Hapgood Wright Town Forest is a forest conservation area dedicated to protecting the natural environment located within the many local acres. The forest features numerous nature trails popular among walkers and hikers.
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The site of one of the most notable literary works in our country, the Thoreau House, inspired Henry Thoreau to write Walden. The small cabin in the woods is a quaint space with only the necessities, including a cot, fireplace, and a writing table.
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Immortalized in literature by the great American author Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond State Reservation preserves the pond, Thoreau's cabin, and the surrounding environs for visitors to experience. The reservation offers year-round programs and guided tours.
25.0 Miles
Cambridge Center Roof Garden is a beautiful patch of nature with birds, flowers, grass, shady trees and picnic tables The Garden also offers plenty of benches for resting and brick walkways.
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Kendall Square is a 10 acre space that comprises a mix of office, retail, dining and shopping areas. An ice skating rink is operational during the Winter season, while canoe and kayak rental is available their during Summer.
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Run by Harvard University, the Peabody Museum has some of the best collects of human history. See huge Native American totem poles, legacy of canoes, the art of wars throughout the ages, and tools used by our developing ancestors among many other things.
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185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
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Over three million items are on 20 miles of shelves at American Antiquarian society, including books, newspapers, sheet music and more. Notably, the library holds the largest collection of printed materials through 1876. Free public tours are offered every Wednesday afternoon.
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257 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01609
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Known for showcasing comedic talent, Dick's Beantown Comedy Escape - Biagios Grille has moved to Park Avenue in Worcester. A combined comedy club and restaurant, it offers entertainment, drinks and spirits.
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A large selection of local beer is available at Wormtown Brewery, the first and only brewery to use Massachusetts-grown ingredients. Seasonal ales and award-winning brews are among the favorites, along with flavors like blueberry and pumpkin.
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A unique holiday experience in Warwick is Splash at Jordan's Furniture store. The store commissioned some of the areas top laser, water and sound specialists to put on a spectacular show to the patrons of Jordan's Furniture.