- The list below includes 262 free or cheap things to do in or near Gloucester, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Fishing and Hiking Trails.
- From Good Harbor Beach to Wingaersheek Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gloucester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Beverly, Lynn and Hampton.
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With long, wide shores and limited crowds, Seabrook Beach is a low-key and relaxing location that is family friendly. Beach-related activities such as swimming, volleyball, and sand-castle building are common.
19.6 Miles
Indian Rock Stables is an equestrian facility offering full board services and miles of riding trails. Indian Rock Stables also maintains a fully licensed riding school, offering horseback lessons and training sessions.
20.1 Miles
Roller World is skating rink that features an on site pro shop for roller skates and inline skates. The skating venue also has an arcade, a food court, and hosts birthday and private parties.
20.2 Miles
A working museum, Lowell's Boat Shop is also a National Historic Landmark that has been in operation since 1793. The shop is dedicated to the craft of building wooden boats, and hosts an apprentice program and other educational events.
20.4 Miles
Tours through Eastman's Docks are based on five different vessels that run through the Gulf of Maine. The most common tours revolve around fishing and whale watching, but private charters are available as well.
20.4 Miles
National park Saugus Iron Works is a historical site that represents the American iron and steel history. The 9-acre park includes mills, a restored 17th century home, working waterwheels and hot forges.
20.4 Miles
Turtle Lane Maple Farm is a family owned maple farm known for producing a variety of maple based products, primarily maple syrup. The farm offers guided tours in which guides will explain the syrup making process and offer edible samples.
20.6 Miles
Offering little league programs since 1951, Saugus American Little League organizes local baseball teams for children in the region. On Sundays the coaches meet at the Fox Hill Yacht Club.
20.6 Miles
Shelscapes Art Studio offers a variety of art classes other art related events. Their offered classes include glass painting, terra cotta pot painting, expressive painting, scrap booking, card making, decoupage, and stamping techniques.
20.7 Miles
The Seabrook Science & Nature Center is a free educational center maintained by the Seabrook power plant. It features a hands-on classroom with displays about electricity and nuclear power, a marine touch pool, and an extensive nature trail.