- 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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180 Main St., Phillips Academy, Andover, MA 1810
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The Addison Gallery of American Art features one of the broadest collections of artwork worldwide. Over 17,000 pieces are included in the gallery's collections. Artwork by Alexander Calder and Winslow Homer are featured at the gallery.
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Orchard House is the historic home of the famous author Louisa May Alcott as well as the setting of her novel, 'Little Women'.
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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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Governor Hutchinson's Field is a natural preserve that contains a sunken wall called a ha-ha that prevents livestock from crossing. The site also has views of the city of Boston from the top of Milton Hill.
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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.
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399 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742
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As the former home of the author of the famous literary work, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House offers guided tours of the historic home by reservation only. During the tour, visitors can learn about the author's life.
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Believed to have been formed by retreating glaciers thousands of years ago, Walden Pond is best known as the place where the famous writer Henry David Thoreau spent two years of his life and recorded his experiences in a inspirational book titled 'Walden'.
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Visitors can view a variety of farm animals including dorset sheep, tamworth pigs, lineback cows, and devon cows at Codman Community Farms. The farm was originally established early in the 19th century.
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The primary focus of Warren Park is a large children's playground area. There is a specific section for toddlers in addition to a larger play structure for older children with a sandbox, swings, and a climbing gym.
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Spanning 80 acres, Quincy's Merrymount Park features facilities for baseball, softball, bocce ball, tennis, and basketball. In addition, the park has running trails and covered areas for picnics or other functions.