- The list below includes 632 free or cheap things to do in or near Newton, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Playgrounds.
- From Cold Spring Park to Hammond Pond Reservation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
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Torbert Macdonald Park, Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA 02155
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The Mystic River Reservation is a recreational park that supports activities including swimming, rowing, sailing, soccer, biking, running, hiking, and tennis. The park is also available for boating and picnicking.
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Emerson College is a private coeducational university that features a highly extensive film program. The location's Engagement Game Lab conducts research on the effects of video games on civic engagement.
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Legacy Place, 950 Providence Highway, Dedham, MA 02026
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Offering luxury seats with ample room in its auditoriums, Showcase Cinemas De Lux plays the latest films with digital projectors. The theater has a restaurant that provides free popcorn during the movie and a cocktail lounge.
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Hosting tennis lessons for all ages, Sun Valley Swim & Tennis Club offers its members tennis courts and a swimming pool. The pool hosts the Sun Valley Sharks swim team, which is made up of children aged 5 to 16.
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An open field surrounded by trees, Victory Park is located on 12 acres and features swings, a rope climbing area and a traditional play structure. The field can be used for soccer and the park provides tennis and basketball courts.
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A non-profit entity, the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society features a gallery where local artists' works are displayed. Numerous art related classes and workshops are also offered at this facility.
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Boston Common
Tremont, Beacon, Charles, Park & Boylston Streets, Boston, MA 02108
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Established in 1634, Boston Common is the oldest public park in the country has played host to many famous personalities such as Martin Luther King Jr and Pope John Paul II. It is also the site for a variety fo community and cultural events.
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It's all about fun and games at Kings Bowling in Dedham, Massachusetts. This large bowling alley features lots of lanes, a shoe-rental booth, a snack bar and video games. It is also the home alley of several local bowling leagues.
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A 26,000-square-foot entertainment center, Kings features 20 lanes of traditional bowling along with dart boards and tables for air hockey, shuffleboard and pool. The facility offers a full-service restaurant and lounge, high-definition televisions and three bars.
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Boston had a large role in the American Revolution, and that historical prominence is embraced by the Freedom Trail. Quite simply, it is a 2.5 mile brick-lined route which leads visitors to sixteen historically significant sites that include meeting houses, museums, churches, and cemeteries.