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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23.0 Miles
55% 29 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Lowell, MA 01852 MoreLess Info
Named after former U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas, Tsongas Arena is a venue that is host to numerous sporting events and concerts throughout the year. The arena can hold 7,800 individuals during concerts and 6,500 for sporting events, such as hockey.
23.0 Miles
72% 119 votes
National & State Parks 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742 MoreLess Info
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.
23.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 145 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA 1773 MoreLess Info
The Clark Gallery showcases contemporary art by artists in all stages of their careers, both local and national. The gallery features a variety of media, and offers consulting services for art acquisition.
23.1 Miles
86% 167 votes
Specialty Museums 200 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742 MoreLess Info
Established in 1886, the Concord Museum is home to a number of literary, decorative and historical artifacts including Emerson and Thoreau memorabilia, Native American stone tools, artifacts of the Revolutionary War and more.
23.1 Miles
82% 55 votes
Historic Homes 28 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742 MoreLess Info
Home of perhaps one of the most famous American Literary pioneers, the Ralph Waldo Emerson House allows visitors the chance to view the surrounding muse of the writer. The property is well maintained, allowing the rooms to remain as they were from the time of Emerson's use.
23.1 Miles
65% 31 votes
Landmarks Route 126, Concord, MA MoreLess Info
The site of one of the most notable literary works in our country, the Thoreau House, inspired Henry Thoreau to write Walden. The small cabin in the woods is a quaint space with only the necessities, including a cot, fireplace, and a writing table.
23.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Farms & Ranches 58 Codman Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 MoreLess Info
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.
23.2 Miles
93% 176 votes
National & State Parks Milton, MA MoreLess Info
Boston's Blue Hills Reservation is an urban environment that combines iconic rocky summit with 125 miles of outdoor trails. Rich historically and archaeologically, the area boasts 16 historic structures, the Blue Hills Weather Observatory and a National Historic Landmark.
23.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 90 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 2481 MoreLess Info
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.
23.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 7 Ridgewood Lane, Methuen, MA 1844 MoreLess Info
Methuen Town Forest is an outdoor recreation area that includes a network of rugged and challenging trails for hiking and biking, as well as a beach area on the edge of the lake.
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