- The list below includes 668 free or cheap things to do in or near Melrose, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arts Centers, Dog Park and Parks.
- From Melrose Dog Park to Possessions Gallery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Melrose and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Gloucester.
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Art enthusiasts should not miss a chance to visit the Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell, Massachusetts. Dedicated to the life and work of American artist James M. Whistler, the museum has one of the largest collections of his work held in any art museum.
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Kids and adults can enjoy painting plaster sculptures to take home at Plaster Fun Time. Kids paint their own way and on their own time since prices are per piece only. Nontoxic materials are used and party rentals available.
18.2 Miles
Boott Cotton Mills Museum, once a functioning mill which was at the center of the world's cotton textile industry, functions as an interpretive museum today featuring one of the largest industrial exhibits in the country that includes power canals, authentic mill equipment, rail systems and more.
18.2 Miles
Named after former U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas, Tsongas Arena is a venue that is host to numerous sporting events and concerts throughout the year. The arena can hold 7,800 individuals during concerts and 6,500 for sporting events, such as hockey.
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The 75-acre Weir River Farm is a working farm situated amongst fields and pastures surrounded by oak and cedar woods. Visit horses, pigs, cows, chickens and sheep in the barn, or take a walking trail through the woods.
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The Garrison House is a fully restored National Historic Place that dates back to 1691. The site is a museum that offers guided tours and educational programs on colonial life in the area.
18.5 Miles
Nestled in verdant Natick, Massachusetts, Lookout Farm is a working farm open seasonally for visitors. It features a farm market, 'pick your own' events, adorable farm animals and beautiful surroundings that make the farm a popular destination for people who enjoy spending time outside.
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Lowell, Massachusetts is home to LeLacheur Park, a popular baseball park that's home to the Lowell Spinners Minor League team. LeLacheur Park is also affiliated with the Boston Red Sox.
18.6 Miles
LeLacheur Park, home to the Lowell Spinners, is a little known professional baseball field with reasonably priced tickets. Reviewed by families as kid-friendly with low priced concessions, a kid area with inflatable activities is available during games.
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Turkey Shore Distilleries offers a tour of a rum distillery so that visitors can see rum made, learn about the process from the distiller and taste the wares. Limited release seasonal rums can be sampled there also.