Free & Cheap Things to Do in Melrose, MA

  • The list below includes 668 free or cheap things to do in or near Melrose, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arts Centers, Dog Park and Parks.
  • From Melrose Dog Park to Possessions Gallery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Melrose and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Gloucester.
  • The list below includes 668 free or cheap things to do in or near Melrose, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arts Centers, Dog Park and Parks.
  • From Melrose Dog Park to Possessions Gallery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Melrose and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Gloucester.
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8.5 Miles
97% 153 votes
Movie Theaters 290 Harvard St., Brookline, MA MoreLess Info
Located in Brookline, Massachusetts, the Coolidge Corner Theater is one of the oldest and largest functioning cinemas in the eastern United States. The opulently-decorated theater plays art films, foreign movies, independent projects and special broadcasts of operas, ballets, and other large-scale performances.
8.5 Miles
100% 28 votes
Bike Paths LT Ross Park, Peabody, MA MoreLess Info
Rail-trail Independence Greenway Bike Route is an 8 mile long paved bike and walking trail. Situated along an abandoned railroad, views include wetlands and wildlife and a memorial style bench to enjoy at the trail head entrance.
8.5 Miles
44% 39 votes
Playgrounds 100 Parker Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
An active play area, Indoor Playground offers numerous activities for the kids to enjoy. This includes bouncing houses and exercise equipment, along with quiet play like computers and blocks. The facility can also be rented for birthday parties, etc.
8.5 Miles
95% 339 votes
Movie Theaters 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02215 MoreLess Info
Coolidge Corner Theatre is an independent movie theater that plays a selection of classic, mainstream, and indie films and has midnight showings too. The concession stand has a bar with premium beers, wines and liquors and local baked goods.
8.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Greater Boston Hockey is a drafted adult-only hockey league with several competitive teams in their line-up. They are focused on parity and professionalism and aim to create a social and fun team playing environment.
8.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Walking Trails Peabody, MA 01960 MoreLess Info
Containing 8 miles of trail, the Peabody - Middleton Rail Trail passes wetlands and abandoned railroads with some nice views. The trail is a great way to see some of the nation's history while taking a casual stroll.
8.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 137 Spring Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
As a museum run by two local magicians, Magic Art Studio features the largest collection of Petrie Lewis products. The museum houses antique magic equipment like pistols, cards, and an award won by Houdini.
8.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Historic Homes 28 Marshall Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
Run by a local historical society, Edmund Fowle House & Museum is a historic building where the Treaty of Watertown was signed. Today the house serves as a museum filled with artifacts from the Civil War.
8.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Forests 1 Turning Mill Road, Lexington, MA 2420 MoreLess Info
Landlocked Forest is a 250 acre forest preserve featuring 13 miles of walking trails. The trails are suitable for walking, jogging, bicycling, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing. The preserve may be of particular interest to hikers, bicyclists, and bird watchers.
8.7 Miles
100% 23 votes
Parks Summit Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445 MoreLess Info
Corey Hill Outlook is a park for runners, dogs, children, bicyclists, and anyone else who can make use of the many trails or open space. There are also the playground, fountain, and incredible views of the Boston skyline.
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