Free & Cheap Things to Do in Cambridge, MA

  • The list below includes 660 free or cheap things to do in or near Cambridge, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bike Paths, Colleges & Universities and Specialty Museums.
  • From Mt. Auburn Cemetery to Charles River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cambridge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Salem and Beverly.
  • The list below includes 660 free or cheap things to do in or near Cambridge, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bike Paths, Colleges & Universities and Specialty Museums.
  • From Mt. Auburn Cemetery to Charles River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cambridge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Salem and Beverly.
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11.7 Miles
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History Museums 1117 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 2045 MoreLess Info
Hull Lifesaving Museum & Life Saving Station offers a permanent exhibit that narrates the many miraculous rescues by sailors. The Museum collection includes over 5,000 artifacts including a 1903 Fresnel lens, shipwreck fragments, aids to navigation and historical charts.
11.8 Miles
75% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Route 117 (South Great Road), Lincoln, MA MoreLess Info
Mount Misery is a hiking area populated by woodlands, agricultural fields, and meadows. The hiking trail is safe for hikers of all skill levels and is mostly flat until the end at which there is a slight climb.
12.1 Miles
98% 61 votes
Walking Trails Concord, MA MoreLess Info
Located in Concord, Massachusetts, the Battle Road Trail is a 5 1/2 mile trail along the route that British soldiers used to travel between Boston and Concord. The trail is paved and suitable for walking, biking and wheelchair use.
12.2 Miles
97% 36 votes
Gardens 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 2482 MoreLess Info
Enjoy a slow stroll through the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Gardens at Elm Bank. Several different varieties of floral and plant life are on display. Open daily. Special occasions can be booked.
12.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Forests Walden St, Concord, MA MoreLess Info
The Hapgood Wright Town Forest is a forest conservation area dedicated to protecting the natural environment located within the many local acres. The forest features numerous nature trails popular among walkers and hikers.
12.3 Miles
67% 9 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 203 Oak Street, Natick, MA 01760 MoreLess Info
As a fitness center, Longfellow Sports Club offers its members courts for basketball, tennis, and racquetball. In addition to a gym stocked with cardio machines, the club offers fitness classes such as yoga and Zumba.
12.3 Miles
100% 7 votes
Gardens 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 MoreLess Info
The multiple elements of estate landscaping in the Elm Bank Reservation helped it to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spread over 182 acres, the site has a museum within the old estate property, fishing, kayaking, and hiking paths.
12.4 Miles
87% 444 votes
Pond 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742 MoreLess Info
Believed to have been formed by retreating glaciers thousands of years ago, Walden Pond is best known as the place where the famous writer Henry David Thoreau spent two years of his life and recorded his experiences in a inspirational book titled 'Walden'.
12.4 Miles
96% 54 votes
National & State Parks Weymouth, MA MoreLess Info
Webb Memorial State Park is a scenic peninsula that boasts stunning ocean and skyline views. In addition, the area also offers many recreational opportunities, including biking, canoeing, picnicking and hiking.
12.4 Miles
72% 119 votes
National & State Parks 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742 MoreLess Info
Immortalized in literature by the great American author Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond State Reservation preserves the pond, Thoreau's cabin, and the surrounding environs for visitors to experience. The reservation offers year-round programs and guided tours.
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