- The list below includes 562 free or cheap things to do in or near Natick, Massachusetts, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Trails, Mini Golf, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
- From Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary to Jam Time, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Natick and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Cambridge, Concord and Brookline.
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695 Hillside Street, Milton, MA 02186
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Roughly 7,000 acres of open space is available at the Houghton's Pond Recreation Area. The 24-acre pond offers fishing and swimming while land-based recreation includes mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing in the winter.
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An exercise gym and tumbling studio, Together in Motion offers events for toddlers, teens, and adults. The facility hosts kids' play sessions, dances for teenagers, and even an adult dodge ball league. It also welcomes drop-in visitors.
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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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The 883-acre Franklin State Forest is a natural preserve that features a network of hiking trails that span up to 8.6-miles long. The trails can be used for hiking, walking, or running.
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Spray Pool
Thompson School, 60 North Union Street, Arlington, MA 2474
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Lussiano Park features a playground with large climbing structures, suspension bridge, sandbox, basketball courts, picnic tables and a large water spray park. Fountains, puddles, and water control buttons help kids of all ages cool off.
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Dedicated to preserving local history, the Franklin Historical Museum features collections containing around 4,000 total items, such Native American artifacts and vintage clothing. The museum also conducts several ongoing historical research projects.
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Houghton's Pond rests within the Blue Hills Reservation, offering 7,000 acres of open space. While the focus of the recreational area is a spring-fed kettle hole pond, there is also a playground, concession pavilion, and visitor's center.
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77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
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Established in 1861, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a reputed institution of higher learning with a special focus on science and mathematics. Located near the Charles River, MIT's campus is home to numerous historic buildings designed by famous architects such as William Welles Bosworth.
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The sprawling Showcase Cinema De Lux is a movie theater in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Nicknamed 'Patriot Place,' the cinema shows a huge selection of new and recently-released films. It also has a bar and a restaurant.