Free & Cheap Things to Do in Cambridge, MA

  • The list below includes 660 free or cheap things to do in or near Cambridge, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bike Paths, Colleges & Universities and Specialty Museums.
  • From Mt. Auburn Cemetery to Charles River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cambridge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Salem and Beverly.
  • The list below includes 660 free or cheap things to do in or near Cambridge, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bike Paths, Colleges & Universities and Specialty Museums.
  • From Mt. Auburn Cemetery to Charles River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cambridge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Salem and Beverly.
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Beantown Taqueria 245 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA MoreLess Info
Get 50% cash back on your first purchase and 15% cash back on all additional purchases
3.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bike Paths 417 Charles River Road, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
The three mile long Charles River Path follows the waterway and crosses the river. Walkers and joggers can enjoy scenic views of the area in addition to local animals and landscaping.
3.5 Miles
97% 29 votes
Historic Sites 99 Warren St., Brookline, MA MoreLess Info
The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site celebrates the nation's most known parkmaker. The pioneer of landscape design was the first to value the aesthetic appeal to large scale businesses and made a name for himself that way.
3.5 Miles
44% 39 votes
Playgrounds 100 Parker Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
An active play area, Indoor Playground offers numerous activities for the kids to enjoy. This includes bouncing houses and exercise equipment, along with quiet play like computers and blocks. The facility can also be rented for birthday parties, etc.
3.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 300 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 2150 MoreLess Info
A youth track club and running organization, the Cambridge Jets hosts a variety of tournaments and meets. The Jets participate in races and meets all over the country, and include both male and female runners.
3.6 Miles
92% 24 votes
Art Museum 611 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02474 MoreLess Info
Life-size art is Cyrus Dallin Art Museum's specialty. The large sculptures of Native Americans, women, animals, and key members of America's history will bring history back to life right in front of you.
3.6 Miles
94% 17 votes
Breweries 174 Williams Street, Chelsea, MA 02150 MoreLess Info
Mystic Brewery is open Wednesday through Saturday, with free tours twice a day on Saturday afternoons. They offer full pours of their beers in their tasting room and also have games like Jenga.
3.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 137 Spring Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
As a museum run by two local magicians, Magic Art Studio features the largest collection of Petrie Lewis products. The museum houses antique magic equipment like pistols, cards, and an award won by Houdini.
3.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Historic Homes 28 Marshall Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
Run by a local historical society, Edmund Fowle House & Museum is a historic building where the Treaty of Watertown was signed. Today the house serves as a museum filled with artifacts from the Civil War.
3.7 Miles
96% 23 votes
Parks Jason Street & Gray Street intersection, Arlington, MA 02474 MoreLess Info
Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, Menotomy Rocks Park provides for an array of recreational activities. A picturesque park with wooded trails, it is ideal for fishing, walking, hiking and wildlife/bird watching.
3.7 Miles
100% 13 votes
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Spy Pond

Pond Arlington, MA MoreLess Info
The 103-acre Spy Pond is a kettle hole pond that is best known for being a sanctuary for various types of wildlife. Types of wildlife that can be seen at the pond include American eels, and bluegill, carp.
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