Free & Cheap Things to Do in Northampton, MA

  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Northampton, Massachusetts, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Bike Paths and Bowling.
  • From Norwottuck Rail Trail to Smith College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Northampton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Amherst, Holyoke and Shelburne Falls.
  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Northampton, Massachusetts, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Bike Paths and Bowling.
  • From Norwottuck Rail Trail to Smith College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Northampton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Amherst, Holyoke and Shelburne Falls.
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Paint Nite 3305 Greenwich Road, Hardwick, MA MoreLess Info
Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
1.1 Miles
93% 110 votes
Bike Paths Northampton, MA MoreLess Info
The eleven-mile Norwottuck Rail Trail in Northampton, Massachusetts is a paved trail open to walkers, joggers, cyclists., cross-country skiers and dog-walkers. Free parking is available on both ends of the trail.
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98% 46 votes
Colleges & Universities Northampton, MA MoreLess Info
Smith College is a private liberal arts college for women located in Northampton. Visitors are allowed to explore the campus which comprises of many attractions such as the Museum of Art, Botanic Garden and more.
2.4 Miles
86% 69 votes
Parks Northampton, MA MoreLess Info
A private park in Northhampton, Massachusetts, the Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park is open every day of the year. It offers beautiful scenery and a variety of attractions for all ages.
0.6 Miles
74% 23 votes
Libraries Northampton, MA MoreLess Info
Items that document the private life of Calvin Coolidge are put on display that the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum. The items begin with his birth in 1872 and continue through his post-presidential days with a separate collection being displayed at the site for his wife Grace.
2.4 Miles
79% 14 votes
Parks 300 N Main Street, Northampton, MA 01062 MoreLess Info
Situated on over 150 acres, Look Memorial Park is named for Frank Newhall Look after donation of the land by his wife. The park features sports fields, picnic facilities, playgrounds, a zoo, walking paths, a train ride and pedal boating.
0.6 Miles
60% 10 votes
Parks 274 Main Street, Northampton, MA 1060 MoreLess Info
An expansive green space in the center of town, Pulaski Park offers picnic and play areas for visitors to relax. During the summer, it hosts a variety of live musical performances.
0.4 Miles
97% 201 votes
Botanical Gardens 15 College Lane, Northampton, MA MoreLess Info
The Botanic Garden of Smith College preserves the historic Olmsted landscape of the campus and is home to an extensive collection of plant specimens which are a part of the glass conservatory and numerous specialty gardens here.
0.8 Miles
95% 82 votes
Historic Sites 46 Bridge St., Northampton, MA MoreLess Info
Historic Northampton, Massachusetts is a museum dedicated to the most historically important buildings and people in the town's history. Docent-guided tours are available, or visitors may explore on their own.
0.5 Miles
94% 116 votes
Art Museum Elm Street, Northampton, MA MoreLess Info
Smith College Museum of Art maintains an extensive collection of quality artworks, including paintings, photographs, sculptures, antiques and more, by many established and contemporary artists. The museum also features a gift shop, artistic restrooms and handcrafted benches placed in the gallery.
0.7 Miles
96% 24 votes
Art Gallery 40 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060 MoreLess Info
Crafts and designer jewelry from over 400 American artists are on display at Don Muller Gallery. A wide variety of engagement rings and wedding bands are available, as well as handmade glass, wood, metal and ceramics.
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