- The list below includes 632 free or cheap things to do in or near Newton, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Playgrounds.
- From Cold Spring Park to Hammond Pond Reservation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
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Located in a 19th century Greek Revival style mansion, the Forbes House Museum offers a record of the lives and accomplishments of the Forbes family, two of whom were trade merchants a century ago.
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Visitors can spend a day lounging in the sun or cool off in the waters of Dug Pond at Memorial Beach. The beach hosts swim lessons and mini triathlons during the summer season.
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174 Liberty St., Concord, MA 01742
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Minute Man National Historical Park is the site where the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War was fought. The park houses multiple historic sites including the Wayside which was home to many notable authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
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Every visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library begins with a short film about the Kennedy era. Guests are then left to wander as they please through the exhibits about Kennedy's presidency along with the extensive research collections.
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Natick's Museum of World War II Boston is the world's largest museum devoted to the Second World War. It is open throughout the year and is an essential destination for veterans and military buffs.
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8 Mercer Road, Natick, MA 1760
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The history of World War II is on display at The Museum of World War II. The museum details the events of the war through over 7,000 artifacts, providing visitors with a unique educational experience. Over 100 mannequins in complete uniforms are on display. Private tours are available.
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Situated on the shores of Lake Cochituate, Saxonville Beach offers visitors an area to relax in the sun and go swimming. During the summer season, the beach is lifeguard protected.
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A community park, MacArthur Playground features a grass baseball field along with one full and two half basketball courts. It also offers a children's playground area with slides, swings, benches and picnic tables.
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The William L Chase Skating Arena provides ice skating lessons and facilities for youth, teens, and adults. The facility has a heated conference room, birthday party rooms, and an on site cafe.
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Mystic Brewery is open Wednesday through Saturday, with free tours twice a day on Saturday afternoons. They offer full pours of their beers in their tasting room and also have games like Jenga.