- 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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Part of the Ipswich Museum, the Whipple House was built in 1677 and is a National Historic Landmark. The house is a good example of first period American architecture. Visitors can tour the house -- which contains many original furnishings.
25.2 Miles
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12 votes
Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
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Kayakers and boaters love visiting Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate. Three-and-a-half miles of gravel roads and foot trails lead to the Crane burial site atop Choate Island. Wildlife seen in the area include gulls, sanderlings and sandpipers.
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The Ipswich Historical Society founded the Ipswich Museum in 1890. The current collection reflects more than 100 years of acquisition and is displayed in both the 1677 Whipple House and the 1800 Heard House.
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Built in 1795, the Heard House Museum is a furnished museum/home with décor and furniture that reflects both Asian and Western styles due to the prominence of trade with China during the period of the home.
25.3 Miles
Located on over 180 acres of land, the Franklin Town Forest is a forest preserve that is popular among local nature enthusiasts. Visitors commonly enjoy hiking, biking, or walking through the preserve's many trails.
25.3 Miles
Spanning 56 acres, the Fourth Cliff Recreation Area sits atop a seaside cliff at the tip of a peninsula. The area offers stunning views of the sea and shore, and offers camping opportunities as well as lodging.
25.4 Miles
Visitors can enjoy hiking, supervised swimming, boating and other recreational activities at Chilson Beach. The beach also features ball fields and a playground and offer opportunities for birding and viewing other wildlife like beavers.
25.7 Miles
A 20-screen movie theater, AMC Loews Methuen 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides a concession area with food and drinks, reclining seats, theater rentals and stadium seating.
25.7 Miles
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13 votes
90 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, MA 01844
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Loew's Theatre at the Loop is a movie multiplex that features 20 auditoriums. It shows primarily first-run Hollywood films, with occasional festivals, special events, and other presentations, and offers a variety of concessions.
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Tilt Studio
Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlborough, MA 01752
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Visitors can enjoy a family entertainment center with laser tag and mini golf at Tilt Studio. The center also offers mini bowling lanes, a bobsled ride, and a large arcade with ticket and prize games.