- The list below includes 582 free or cheap things to do in or near Wellesley, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Gardens, Parks and Mini Golf.
- From Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Gardens at Elm Bank to Warren Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wellesley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Concord.
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Canoe and kayak rentals at the UMass Lowell Kayak Center are available from early June until late August. Reservations are available. The center also offers youth programs, tours, custom group outings and is home to the UMass rowing team.
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Kerouac Park is a local monument park erected in the memory of the famous Beat generation author, Jack Kerouac, and features multiple commemorative granite plaques with excerpts from Kerouac's works etched on them.
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Lowell National Historical Park was established in 1978 and encompasses a number of sites which relate to the days of textile manufacturing boom in Lowell during the Industrial Revolution. The site also includes a museum, powerhouses, gatehouses and more.
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New England Quilt Museum is a local museum which exclusively features the unique art of American quilt with a collection of both antique and contemporary designs.
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At Back Page Jazz & Comedy Club, visitors can enjoy a night of live entertainment with an alcoholic beverage. Visitors can also attend the open mic night on Wednesdays, which features local musicians and comedians.
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Situated within the Mack Building, the National Streetcar Museum has an extensive exhibit about the influence of streetcars and how they developed and led to the arrangement of urban areas. There is also an active streetcar from New Orleans that takes guests around the city.
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Art enthusiasts should not miss a chance to visit the Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell, Massachusetts. Dedicated to the life and work of American artist James M. Whistler, the museum has one of the largest collections of his work held in any art museum.
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Brooksby Farm is a working farm and apple orchard with pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Hand-feed the farm animals, or visit the farm store for fresh baked cider donuts, mulled hot cider, coffee, fudge, candies and holiday decorations.
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A play center for children under 13, Monkey Joe's features inflatable play structures as well as an arcade with video and redemption games. The center offers party and event hosting, a toddler play area and a snack bar.