- 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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Operating since 1742, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is of the the country's oldest urban shopping districts housing a range of retail stores, restaurants as well as a meeting room, a museum and armory of the Artillery Company of Massachusetts.
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A community gathering spot, Spy Pond Park is an ideal place for bird watching and water sports such as canoeing or kayaking. With a walking trail, picnic area and playground, it is also frequented by families with young children.
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Faneuil Hall is a historic location that previously hosted protests against British taxation from Samuel Adams and slavery from Frederick Douglass. This location now features tourist shops with items that are related to the location's history
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Between Congress and Union Streets, Boston, MA 02109
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The New England Holocaust Memorial serves as a reminder and tribute of the evils that occurred during World War II. It features guided tours down the dark memory lane, and an architectural nod to the six millions Jews whose lives were taken in the form of six glass columns.
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191 Highland Ave, Ste 1A, Somerville, MA 02143
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Center for Arts at the Armory is a performing arts center residing in the historic Armory building. The center hosts performances from a wide variety of genres, from comedy to theater. The center also maintains a small cafe.
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A fun community park for the whole family, Hodgkin's Park features multiple playground structures and a field for sports play. The gates park also offers many shady trees, perfect for a relaxing picnic spot.
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A small, multi-use park spanning just under an acre, Albion Park features a playground for kids with a variety of equipment, including jungle gyms, swings, and slides. The playground also features a splash play area.
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Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, PO Box 1192, Concord, MA 01742
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Consisting of forest and wetland scenery, Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is a paved trail for joggers, cyclists, and roller-skaters. The trail itself is 10 feet wide and has rails to one side.
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Suitable for casual and league bowlers, Meadowbrook Lanes is home to tournaments, youth programs and private parties. The center provides a snack bar with food and drinks along with a lounge area with live music.