- 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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Lexington Battle Green, also known as Lexington Common, is a historic landmark being the site of the first confrontation between the local militiamen and the British troops. Today, it functions as a local park with many memorials erected in the memory of the battle.
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Numerous shops, restaurants, and a movie theater are among the many locations open in the Historic Dedham Square. Visitors commonly enjoy stopping by a coffee shop or seeing a film in the Art Deco theater while at the square.
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The 6-acre Forte Memorial Park is a recreational park that has a pre-school play area with swings. The park also features a city memorial site, a lighted basketball court, bocce ball courts, and a stage performance area.
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During the winter season, Winter Skate at Patriot Place offers visitors a 60' x 140' outdoor ice rink and a heated observation deck. The concession stand provides hot chocolate and donuts.
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Opened in 1979, the Plumbing Museum is a museum dedicated to displaying information and exhibits solely about the trade of plumbing from history to present day. The museum is popular among fellow plumbers, tradesmen, and other curious individuals.
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Located inside the Showcase Cinema De Lux, Showcase Live is a meeting and event venue that offers teleconferencing facilities for large business meetings. All event services must be reserved as far in advance as possible.
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Located at Patriot Place, The Nature Trail & Cranberry Bog is owned by the Ocean Spray company, famous for its cranberry products and fruit juices. Visitors are welcome to use the trail, which includes elevated portions that extend over the bogs.
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Lexington, Massachusetts' Buckman Tavern is a tavern and hostel that was the site of the first skirmish in the American Revolutionary War. The conflict that occurred here between the fledgling colonial army and the British minutemen paved the way for the rest of the war.
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The historic Newton History Museum is a museum that collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits artifacts of local significance. The museum is best known for the 'Civil War' and 'Anti-Slavery' exhibits.
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527 Washington Street, At Historic Newton, Newton, MA 2458
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History buffs will appreciate a visit to Jackson Homestead and Museum. Built in 1809, this house has historical significance as a station on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Among the displays at the museum is a cellar in which slaves may have hidden.