Free & Cheap Things to Do in Northampton, MA

  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Northampton, Massachusetts, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Bike Paths and Bowling.
  • From Norwottuck Rail Trail to Smith College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Northampton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Amherst, Holyoke and Shelburne Falls.
  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Northampton, Massachusetts, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Bike Paths and Bowling.
  • From Norwottuck Rail Trail to Smith College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Northampton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Amherst, Holyoke and Shelburne Falls.
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15.5 Miles
87% 295 votes
Art Museum 220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103 MoreLess Info
Holding the largest Chinese cloisonne collection in the western world, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum is mostly Victorian in style. Most of the collection are decorative arts and painting pieces that were gathered by G.W.V. Smith and his wife Belle.
15.5 Miles
50% 4 votes
History Museums 1500 Main St., Springfield, MA 01115 MoreLess Info
Pan African Historical Museum U.S.A showcases a variety of museum exhibits. Patrons can view artifacts including a slave sales receipt, authentic photos, letters and other items. The PAHMUSA also displays murals and other African American artwork and sculptures.
15.6 Miles
85% 280 votes
Gardens 220 State Street, Springfield, MA MoreLess Info
Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden was built in the honor of the famous illustrator and author, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. The garden features multiple statues of Dr. Seuss's characters such as the Lorax, the Grinch, Yertle the Turtle and more.
15.6 Miles
87% 295 votes
Art Museum State and Chestnut Streets, Springfield, MA 01103 MoreLess Info
One of the two fine arts museums in the area, the Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts features a collection of American and European art including paintings, sculptures, paperworks and more, coupled with smaller collections of French, Dutch and Flemish art.
15.6 Miles
87% 294 votes
History Museums 220 State St., Springfield, MA 01103 MoreLess Info
A large museum dedicated to local and state history and culture, the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum features a variety of collections. One notable exhibit is of Indian motorcycles, a brand founded in Connecticut.
15.6 Miles
79% 14 votes
Children's Museums 29 South Broad Street, Westfield, MA 1085 MoreLess Info
Amelia Park Children's Museum is a children's museum dedicated to educating children through hands on exhibits. Attractions include a doctor's office exhibit, a space playground, a bank exhibit, a crafts room, and frequent special events and children's programs.
15.6 Miles
98% 96 votes
Parks Western Ave., Westfield, MA MoreLess Info
Stanley Park is a spacious area with a number of amenities including a duck pond, picnic area, gardens and walking trails. Events are held throughout the year at the park and picnic areas are available.
15.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Gardens 220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103 MoreLess Info
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a collection of bronze Doctor Seuss related sculptures created by Sculptor Lark Grey Dimond-Cates. Among the various sculptures are Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat, Horton Court, and The Storyteller.
15.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Playgrounds Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01109 MoreLess Info
Part of Adams Park, Adams Playground is a small area with swings, slides, a play structure and a spray pad. The park area has a full basketball court, benches under shade trees and open, grass fields for playing.
15.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 21 S Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085 MoreLess Info
Hosting a variety of winter sports, Amelia Park Ice Arena provides a large ice skating rink for visitors to skate on. The outside of the arena has a garden that blooms in summertime.
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