Free & Cheap Things to Do in Woods Hole, MA

  • The list below includes 169 free or cheap things to do in or near Woods Hole, Massachusetts, including 103 different types of inexpensive activities like Aquariums, Art Gallery, History Museums and Science Museums.
  • From Marine Biological Laboratory to Woods Hole Aquarium, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Woods Hole and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Hyannis and Barnstable.
  • The list below includes 169 free or cheap things to do in or near Woods Hole, Massachusetts, including 103 different types of inexpensive activities like Aquariums, Art Gallery, History Museums and Science Museums.
  • From Marine Biological Laboratory to Woods Hole Aquarium, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Woods Hole and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Hyannis and Barnstable.
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14.9 Miles
98% 481 votes
Specialty Museums 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Established in 1903, New Bedford Whaling Museum houses one of the world's largest collection of artifacts related to the whaling industry including the world's largest whale ship model called the Lagoda as well as multiple art, science and history galleries.
14.9 Miles
100% 8 votes
Specialty Museums 51 Bedford St (Corner of Sixth St), New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
New Bedford Fire Museum is a locally run museum. Patrons can tour the museum and view the history of the trucks, memorabilia and the building itself. Children can dress up and slide down firefighter poles.
14.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks New Bedford Harbor, New Bedford, MA 2740 MoreLess Info
Featuring a walking path, Coast Guard Park offers visitors views of the ocean and the various fishing vessels at the docks. The park has a Lightship Sailors Memorial to honor the lives lost in a sinking accident in 1944.
14.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Kayaking Onset Beach, 184 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA 2538 MoreLess Info
The Nemasket Kayak Center is a tour company that offers guided tours, rentals, and lessons. The company hosts tours on the Agawam River, which is home to Osprey, Swans, Ducks, and Turtles.
15.0 Miles
88% 100 votes
National & State Parks 33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park preserves the whaling heritage of New Bedford which was a major whaling port in 19th-century. The park contains a historic landmark district, New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum among many other attractions.
15.0 Miles
72% 61 votes
Science Museums 174 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Ocean Explorium is a local marine science education center which offers visitors a chance to learn about oceanic life and its interaction with humans. It houses multiple acquatic exhibits and touch tanks which feature rays, sharks, jellyfish and more, coupled with many other non-living exhibits.
15.0 Miles
91% 93 votes
Religious Buildings 15 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Constructed in 1832, Seamen's Bethel is a local chapel in New Bedford which gained popularity as the Whaleman's Chapel, as it was referred to in the famous novel, Moby-Dick.
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25% 12 votes
Neighborhoods Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA MoreLess Info
Walking and people watching is an enjoyable pastime at Acushnet Avenue. Portuguese markets and bakeries line the streets. Other options for visitors include boutiques, an antique store and local pubs.
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90% 30 votes
Specialty Museums 396 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Nestled in beautiful New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum.. It is best visited in clement weather, when temperatures are comfortable and the flowers in the garden are in bloom. .
15.1 Miles
100% 15 votes
Beaches Katama Road, Edgartown, MA 02534 MoreLess Info
A 2.5-mile-long sandy beach with dunes, Norton Point Beach serves as a barrier between Katama Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The beach can be used for fishing, swimming, picnicking and bird watching.
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