- 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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The first war hospital used by the British during the American Revolution was located in the Munroe Tavern in Lexington, Massachusetts. The imposing red brick edifice is now a museum managed by the Lexington Historical Society.
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211 Wild Rose Lane, New Castle, NH 03854
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Named after General John Stark, the Fort Stark State Historic Site is a fort originally built to protect Portsmouth Harbor. Available activities include a tour of the visitor center, informational trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and bird watching.
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Arsenal Park is a 13.2-acre outdoor park that features 19 picnic tables, an amphitheater, a bike rack, and a playground area. The playground area includes four belt swings and two bucket swings.
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Open only during the summer months, Manning State Park features extensive woodlands with numerous picnic areas and walking paths for those wanting to walk or run. The park even has a small water playground for children.
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Hold Fast Fishing Charters offers guided fishing trips aboard the Hold Fast, a 25 foot Parker with a sport cabin. The trips are lead by Captain Mike Herb and targeted fish include striped bass, sharks, bluefish, and flounder.
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Landlocked Forest is a 250 acre forest preserve featuring 13 miles of walking trails. The trails are suitable for walking, jogging, bicycling, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing. The preserve may be of particular interest to hikers, bicyclists, and bird watchers.
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The Driscoll School Playground allows kids to play on its fields and playground equipment. The playground has a softball field, a basketball court, tennis courts, a sandbox, and play equipment.
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33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421
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Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is an American History Museum that was founded by the Free Masons. The museum features a diverse collection of exhibitions including modern day oil paintings about Masonic symbolism.
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With three indoor pools to choose from, Evelyn Kirrane Aquatic Center offers visitors private swim lessons and open swim sessions. The 25-yard lap pool has six lanes available for swimmers.
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Hancock-Clarke House is a local historical site being home to John Hancock and Samuel Adams prior to their confrontation with the British troops in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Today, the house functions as a museum and features numerous period furnishings and portraits.