- The list below includes 185 free or cheap things to do in or near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Playgrounds, Breweries and History Museums.
- From Dean Park to Greylock Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shrewsbury and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Concord, Framingham, Marlborough and Natick.
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Immortalized in literature by the great American author Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond State Reservation preserves the pond, Thoreau's cabin, and the surrounding environs for visitors to experience. The reservation offers year-round programs and guided tours.
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The Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq, Concord, MA 01742
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Village Forge Tavern offers a step back into simpler times with beautiful dark wood furniture and surroundings, and a variety of beers with many on tap, fun cocktails, and wine.
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The North Bridge, often called the Old North Bridge, is the replica of an old bridge that was built on the same spot where the 'shot heard round the world' was fired, which indicated the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.
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Lead by experienced history experts, Concord Guides Walking Tours is a service that allows visitors to walk through the area and learn its history. Guests will observe many local landmarks and see houses as old as the 1600's.
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Dedicated to preserving local history, the Franklin Historical Museum features collections containing around 4,000 total items, such Native American artifacts and vintage clothing. The museum also conducts several ongoing historical research projects.
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Featuring 36 holes of miniature golf, Kimball Farm Miniature Golf provides two courses with caves, bridges and waterfalls. The facility also offers an ice cream parlor along with other recreational activities including bumper boats, arcade games and batting cages.
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Home of perhaps one of the most famous American Literary pioneers, the Ralph Waldo Emerson House allows visitors the chance to view the surrounding muse of the writer. The property is well maintained, allowing the rooms to remain as they were from the time of Emerson's use.
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75 year old Kimball Farm is a play area featuring mini-golf, over 40 flavors of ice cream, bumper boats, arcade play and bumper boats. Every Wednesday night, a Unique Antiques 'Cruise Night' is hosted complete with Oldies-music and cash-prize trivia.
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The 883-acre Franklin State Forest is a natural preserve that features a network of hiking trails that span up to 8.6-miles long. The trails can be used for hiking, walking, or running.