- The list below includes 648 free or cheap things to do in or near Watertown, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Playgrounds, Specialty Museums, Parks and Bike Paths.
- From Charles River Reservation - Heart Healthy Trail to Charles River Path, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Watertown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
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Perry Park features a fenced in playground, strolling paths and a large, open field for reading, picnicking or walking the dog. This is a no off the leash park that provides a water fountain with a lower fountain for dogs.
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The playground at the Capen Street Park recreational park is a tot lot that is best suited for children under the age of 6. The park features two climbing structures that are situated in the sand.
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The Ball Square Bowling Alley is a bowling alley that is open to the public on weekends. The bowling alley is small, features a total of eight lanes, and also plays fun music from the 1990s.
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A spacious outdoor recreational space in Arlington, McClennen Park offers a large playground with equipment suitable for both young and older children. There are also both soccer and baseball fields for the community to enjoy.
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Conway Park features an indoor ice skating rink along with a range of recreational activities including basketball courts, a playground and a baseball diamond. The park also has convenient access to the Red Line at Porter Square.
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Bull McCabe's is a restaurant and pub that features live music nearly every night and also hosts a trivia night. Their menu is a mixture of American and British pub favorites including a variety of burgers.
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Boating in Boston serves the Lakes District of the Charles River, and offers rentals of various kinds of watercraft, including canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards. The facility also offers classes and tours.
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Located along the Mystic River, the Medford Condon Shell acts as a showcase for many local performers and musicians. The outdoor theater even has connections to the regional trail system and a canoe launch on the river.
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MIT Museum is home to a diverse collection of artifacts ranging from technological designs and architectural models to nautical engineering and holography exhibits, compiled by the various departments of MIT. The Museum also offers many hands-on activities and educational programs.
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Charles River Canoe & Kayak offers canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more boat types for rental. This full-service shop also carries new and used boat types for purchase, and free demos are offered. Shuttled river trips are an option, and group bookings are available.