- 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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Located on over 180 acres of land, the Franklin Town Forest is a forest preserve that is popular among local nature enthusiasts. Visitors commonly enjoy hiking, biking, or walking through the preserve's many trails.
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Spanning over 560 acres, the Horse Hill Nature Preserve is a natural space that offers a variety of activities for visitors. Visitors can ski, snowmobile, ride horses or bicycles, or hike through the diverse areas of the preserve.
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Fort McClary State Park is full of events in the summer. Some events include music festivals, musket demos, battle scenarios, park history presentations, and cannon demonstrations among many other fun activities.
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Visitors can enjoy hiking, supervised swimming, boating and other recreational activities at Chilson Beach. The beach also features ball fields and a playground and offer opportunities for birding and viewing other wildlife like beavers.
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Allerton Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
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National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly called the Pilgrim Monument, is the third tallest statue in the country and supposedly, the world's largest solid granite structure. It was built in 1889 in memory of the first settlers here who were called Pilgrims or Forefathers.
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130 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02361
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At Plymouth Visitor Information Center, visitors can obtain useful information about the local area such as directions, popular destinations and more.
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Spanning 80 acres, Silver Lake State Park has sandy beaches along the perimeter of Silver Lake. The lake can be used for swimming, boating and kayaking while the park provides picnic tables and a playground for children.
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The Scouting Museum and Library is actually two facilities: the Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum and the Max I. Silber Scouting Library. They offer a variety of exhibits devoted to the history of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Visitors can step aboard a 45' boat from Lobster Tales Pirate Cruises to go on a sightseeing cruise to visit destinations like the Mayflower Ship and Plymouth Rock. During the cruise, the staff members catch lobsters and explain their biology.
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Established in 1824, Pilgrim Hall Museum is America's oldest functioning public museum which features a collection of authentic Pilgrim artifacts such as paintings, portraits, weapons, furniture and much more.