- 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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10.8 Miles
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254 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915
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Hosting a variety of programs for youth, adults, and seniors, Greater Beverly YMCA - Sterling Center offers its members amenities like free childcare, fitness machines, a jungle gym, and more. The facility has an indoor and outdoor pool for laps.
10.9 Miles
Appleton Farms is the oldest operating agricultural and dairy farm in America and is home to many walking trails, a dairy store and a visitor center.
10.9 Miles
Featuring over five miles of well-maintained carriage paths with woodlands on one side and open countryside on the other, Appleton Farms Grass Rides offers a scenic environment for hiking, wildlife watching, and exploration.
11.0 Miles
The beautiful Ipswich River in Ipswich, Massachusetts is full of opportunities for outdoor fun. It is easily accessed from more than 20 hiking trails, and its meadows and marshes are important habitats for birds, fish and small mammals.
11.1 Miles
With picturesque landscaping and oceanfront views, Lynch Park provides outdoor spaces for all types of gatherings. Activities include picnics, weddings, concerts, kayaking, canoeing, or taking a walk along the Atlantic shore.
11.5 Miles
Visitors can sunbathe and swim in the waters of Dane Street Beach. The beach is strewn with pebbles and shells. A concession stand sells hot dogs near the parking lot.
11.5 Miles
The Roller Palace is a recreational roller skating ring that also hosts an indoor soccer league and a futsal league. The facility is fitted with air-conditioning and is available for rent.
11.6 Miles
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84 votes
Follett Street, off Ocean Avenue, Marblehead, MA
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Marblehead, Massachusetts is home to the Chandler Hovey Park & Marblehead Light. This popular park spans almost 4 acres and is a popular place for picnics, hiking, dog walking, people watching and other fun outdoor pursuits.
11.6 Miles
A scenic, waterside park located on Marblehead Neck, Chandler Hovey Park offers panoramic views of the coast, harbor, and water. The park is also home to the historic Lighthouse.
11.8 Miles
Situated on the edge of Wenham Lake, JC Phillips Nature Preserve offers visitors a 1.5 hike through shaded nature trails. On the trails, visitors can see native animals, from lizards to deer.