- The list below includes 650 free or cheap things to do in or near Boston, Massachusetts, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Shopping Districts, Music Venue and Art Museum.
- From Boston Public Garden to North End, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lowell, Cambridge, Salem and Beverly.
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Historical sites headline a trolley tour and a 45-minute harbor cruise affords sweeping views of the city
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290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210
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The Bank of America Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater that is located on the city's waterfront, providing views of the Boston skyline. Although the location is designed to accommodate a wide variety of events, it is primarily used to host concerts.
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Copley Place is a shopping mall that features a wide range of stores, including J. Crew, Brookstone, and American Eagle Outfitters. The location also hosts a wide variety of events, including Boston Fashion Week and the Massart Wearable Art Display.
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Boylston Street is a major city road that moves through the west suburbs, Newton, and Brookline. The location's landmarks include the Boston Public Garden, the Boston Public Library, and Copley Square.
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At the Amazon Rainforest exhibit visitors can view anacondas, electric eels, piranhas, and poison dart frogs, while at the Blue Planet exhibit, visitors can see juvenile lobsters, shark eggs and juvenile sharks. Visitors can also see many other exhibits containing even more animals by visiting the New England A…
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The Brighton Music Hall hosts performances from a wide variety of performers, including The Orwells, Electric Six, Rachael Yamagata, and Rival Sons. The performance venue's events also include also standup comedy performances.
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The House of Blues is a recognized chain of venues located throughout the United States. Renowned for having high standard live entertainment, the venue also serves as a bar and restaurant.
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15 Broad Canal Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
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Charles River Canoe & Kayak has several types of kayak and canoe available for rent, including double kayaks and ten-person canoes. They also offer guided tours and feature many classes at their paddling school.
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Kendall Square is a 10 acre space that comprises a mix of office, retail, dining and shopping areas. An ice skating rink is operational during the Winter season, while canoe and kayak rental is available their during Summer.
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Cambridge Center Roof Garden is a beautiful patch of nature with birds, flowers, grass, shady trees and picnic tables The Garden also offers plenty of benches for resting and brick walkways.
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77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
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Established in 1861, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a reputed institution of higher learning with a special focus on science and mathematics. Located near the Charles River, MIT's campus is home to numerous historic buildings designed by famous architects such as William Welles Bosworth.