- 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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Blackstone River State Park, Cumberland, RI
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Currently stretching over 10 miles, the Blackstone River Bikeway, is slated to extend a total of 48 miles from Rhode Island to Massachusetts. The flat, paved trail is perfect for biking, jogging, or blading while watching the birds and wildlife along the river.
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1904 Canton Ave., Route 138, Milton, MA 2186
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The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Blue Hills Trailside Museum is a state-owned, natural history museum. The museum features outdoor wildlife exhibits including species such as snowy owls and rescued river otters.
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The Blue Hill Observatory
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1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186
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The Blue Hill Observatory offers public tours where visitors can browse all kinds of weather equipment and also see amazing views from atop their tower. It is inaccessible by car and requires a mile-long walk up a hill.
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575 Brookline Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445
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Managed by the parks and recreation department, Brookline Avenue Playground includes a variety of amenities, including an off leash dog park, baseball and softball fields, a playground, picnic facilities, and a network of hiking trails.
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Located adjacent to Hall's Pond, Amory Park features a wooded wildlife preserve, tennis courts and baseball fields. The fields can be used for other open field recreational activities and sports as well as picnics.
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Alewife Brook Pkwy at Hight Street, Somerville, MA 02144
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A public swimming facility, the Dilboy Memorial Swimming & Wading Pool features both a large swimming pool suitable for kids and adults as well as a smaller kiddie pool. Guests to the pool can bring their own beach chairs.
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7 Esmond Street, Smithfield, RI 2917
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Owned and operated by the residents of Smithfield, the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center is an alcohol-free building that has a few different rooms, some with kitchens, available for rental. Square dancing classes are offered on Monday evenings.
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Founded in 1636, Harvard University is the country's oldest and one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning. Harvard Yard, which is the university's historic center, contains many attractions including the statue of John Harvard, the Memorial Church and more.
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Located inside Harvard University, Harvard Yard is an open piece of land. At a size of 22.4 acres, the yard is the oldest established piece of land in the University, and offers the pubic free access.