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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9.8 Miles
96% 70 votes
Cemeteries Marblehead, MA 1945 MoreLess Info
Built in 1638, Old Burial Hill is a picturesque cemetery which overlooks the harbor called Old Marblehead and the sea. It is the final resting place of many Revolutionary soldiers and features some well-preserved headstones of 17th century.
9.8 Miles
97% 29 votes
Historic Sites 99 Warren St., Brookline, MA MoreLess Info
The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site celebrates the nation's most known parkmaker. The pioneer of landscape design was the first to value the aesthetic appeal to large scale businesses and made a name for himself that way.
9.8 Miles
89% 143 votes
Haunted Tours 30 Church St. Suite 203, Salem, MA 01970 MoreLess Info
Arranging for the exploration of several haunted buildings, Paranormal Salem Investigation Tours has received lots of notoriety. And with experienced and knowledgeable guides, the tour can be both entertaining and educational.
9.8 Miles
30% 195 votes
History Museums 197-201 Essex Street, Salem, MA MoreLess Info
The dark history of the town's infamous witch trials is recounted at The Witch History Museum, where guides relate stories and describe the depicted scenes. There are no artifacts, and the stories are delivered dramatically as in a play.
9.8 Miles
88% 1052 votes
Parks Charter St., Salem, MA 1970 MoreLess Info
The Salem Witch Trials Memorial provides a place to reflect on the historical significance of the event. Included are 20 benches, one for each of the accused, containing their names as well as the means and dates of execution.
9.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 1 Paramount Place, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
Featuring an NHL regulation sized rink, John A. Ryan Skating Arena hosts public skating sessions for the community. The arena has amenities like heated seating stands, viewing rooms, and concession stands.
9.9 Miles
86% 722 votes
Specialty Museums 285 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970 MoreLess Info
Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery is a local monster museum which features the private collection of James Lurgio comprising of around 50 different characters spanning the history of horror in Hollywood movies. Besides the full-sized replicas, the gallery also houses many movie props.
9.9 Miles
98% 627 votes
Walking Tours 164 Essex St., Salem, MA 01970 MoreLess Info
Hocus Pocus Tours specialize in guided tours of the many historic points of interest, and their stories, in downtown Salem. Visitors can choose between walking tours or self-guided mobile phone tours.
9.9 Miles
88% 886 votes
Cemeteries Salem, MA MoreLess Info
The Old Burying Point Cemetery is the oldest burial ground in Salem and contains the gravesites of many notable persons including Justice John Hathorne who was one of the judges of the Witch Trials, as well as many Mayflower passengers.
9.9 Miles
93% 1485 votes
Art Museum East India Square, Salem, MA 01970 MoreLess Info
A majority of artwoks on display in the Peabody Essex Museum, considered as one of the oldest operating museums in America, comprises of multiple exhibits about the diverse cultures of the world such as Asian, Native Indian, Japanese, African, Korean art and more.
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