Free & Cheap Things to Do in Salem, MA

  • The list below includes 631 free or cheap things to do in or near Salem, Massachusetts, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Haunted Tours, Parks and Historic Homes.
  • From Salem Witch Memorial to Salem Witch Trials Memorial, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Gloucester.
  • The list below includes 631 free or cheap things to do in or near Salem, Massachusetts, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Haunted Tours, Parks and Historic Homes.
  • From Salem Witch Memorial to Salem Witch Trials Memorial, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Gloucester.
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12.7 Miles
49% 323 votes
Children's Play Area 598 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA 02145 MoreLess Info
Somerville's Legoland Discovery Center is an indoor kids' fun place that takes its theme from the popular building block toys. The center features rides, a 4D cinema, and a variety of other hands-on fun for kids.
12.7 Miles
73% 89 votes
Movie Theaters 395 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with IMAX, AMC Assembly Row 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides a bar with adult beverages, reserved seats, stadium seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
12.7 Miles
97% 32 votes
Playgrounds 10 Micro Drive, Woburn, MA 01801 MoreLess Info
A children's indoor playground facility, VinKari Safari is designed for children from toddler age to age seven to play safely. The facility welcomes walk-ins, and hosts birthday parties and special events.
12.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 97 Locust Street, Medford, MA 2155 MoreLess Info
At Loconte Rink, visitors can practice freestyle ice skating on Saturday and Sunday in the evening. Visitors can also attend hockey games from the local high school at this rink.
12.8 Miles
85% 119 votes
Lighthouses Eastern Point Boulevard, Gloucester, MA MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Eastern Point Lighthouse offers beautiful ocean views. Although unable to tour the interior, there is lots to see including an historic bell. Access to a walking path is also available.
13.0 Miles
88% 3283 votes
Specialty Museums Bldg 5 Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129 MoreLess Info
Housed inside a restored shipyard structure, the USS Constitution Museum preserves the history of the historic warship USS Constitution also known as 'Old Ironsides'. The Museum also offers visitors many hands-on activities to help them learn about early sailing experiences.
13.0 Miles
96% 169 votes
Historic Homes 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 1938 MoreLess Info
Castle Hill lies within the Crane Estate which overlooks the sea and features rolling landscaped gardens that connect to the shoreline. The area comprises of numerous hiking trails and is home to diverse local wildlife.
13.0 Miles
98% 308 votes
Historic Homes 75 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
The beauty of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House is second to none. Overlooking Gloucester Harbor, the massive home was the summer home of the first known interior designer and contains a lifetime of keepsakes and curiosities.
13.1 Miles
- 4 votes
River Torbert Macdonald Park, Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA 02155 MoreLess Info
The Mystic River Reservation is a recreational park that supports activities including swimming, rowing, sailing, soccer, biking, running, hiking, and tennis. The park is also available for boating and picnicking.
13.2 Miles
93% 537 votes
Beaches Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 1938 MoreLess Info
Crane Beach comprises of mutiple sand dunes and salt marshes coupled with a number of walking trails and boardwalks which offer panoramic views of the Ipswich Bay.
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