Free & Cheap Things to Do in Boston, MA

  • The list below includes 650 free or cheap things to do in or near Boston, Massachusetts, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Shopping Districts, Music Venue and Art Museum.
  • From Boston Public Garden to North End, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lowell, Cambridge, Salem and Beverly.
  • The list below includes 650 free or cheap things to do in or near Boston, Massachusetts, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Shopping Districts, Music Venue and Art Museum.
  • From Boston Public Garden to North End, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lowell, Cambridge, Salem and Beverly.
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Historic Sites Boston, Boston, MA MoreLess Info
The City of Boston is the capital city of the state of Massachusetts and the 24th largest city in the United States. The city is the home of four major professional sports teams and several prominent universities.
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86% 2093 votes
Art Museum 280 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1903, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a Venetian styled building which contains a noted art collection of importance. Artists represented include Botticelli, Degas, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Sargent.
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89% 1255 votes
Shopping Districts Back Bay, Boston, MA 02105 MoreLess Info
Newbury Street is the street location for a variety of restaurant, retail and other experiences. The street attracts both locals and tourists due to its aesthetic appeal and variety of shopping.
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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.
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84% 2539 votes
Science Museums Science Park, Boston, MA 02114 MoreLess Info
The Museum of Science is a local landmark that houses a range of interactive exhibits about nature, wildlife and technology coupled with the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the domed Mugar Omni Theater. The Museum also features many live presentations and provides shelter to rescued animals.
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86% 744 votes
Children's Museums 308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210 MoreLess Info
At the Boston Children's Museum, guests will have the opportunity to visit a wide variety of exhibits, including the Science Playground and the New Balance Climb. The location also features a real two-story house from Kyoto, Japan.
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83% 342 votes
Historic Buildings Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109 MoreLess Info
Faneuil Hall is a historic location that previously hosted protests against British taxation from Samuel Adams and slavery from Frederick Douglass. This location now features tourist shops with items that are related to the location's history
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Shopping Districts Boston, MA 02109 MoreLess Info
Operating since 1742, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is of the the country's oldest urban shopping districts housing a range of retail stores, restaurants as well as a meeting room, a museum and armory of the Artillery Company of Massachusetts.
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82% 772 votes
Shopping Districts 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199 MoreLess Info
The Prudential Center is a collection of shopping and eating experiences located across several areas and spaces, on the ground floor of the Prudential Center building. An observation point with views of the city is located on the 50th floor.
1.4 Miles
76% 321 votes
Restaurants 800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199 MoreLess Info
The Top of the Hub is a restaurant and bar located at the top of the Prudential Center building. Offering views of the city, the restaurants serves contemporary cuisine to its customers.
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