Free & Cheap Things to Do in Framingham, MA

  • The list below includes 516 free or cheap things to do in or near Framingham, Massachusetts, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and Gardens.
  • From Garden in the Woods to New England Wild Flower Society Garden in the Woods, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Framingham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Cambridge, Concord and Brookline.
  • The list below includes 516 free or cheap things to do in or near Framingham, Massachusetts, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and Gardens.
  • From Garden in the Woods to New England Wild Flower Society Garden in the Woods, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Framingham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Cambridge, Concord and Brookline.
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44.6 Miles
97% 379 votes
History Museums 48 Summer Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 MoreLess Info
Jenney House Museum, which operated as the Jenney Grist Mill before, functions as a mueseum and features a wide range of exhibits about the history of John Lenney who set up the mill in 1636, as well as a variety of other historical artifacts.
44.6 Miles
87% 68 votes
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Long Beach

Beaches off Rte. 127A on Gloucester-Rockport town line, Gloucester, MA MoreLess Info
Featuring a magnificent view of twin lighthouses, Long Beach in Gloucester is known for its gentle surf and sandy beach. Pack a lunch and bring the kids for swimming and sand castles, and a day you won't soon forget.
44.6 Miles
98% 46 votes
Historic Homes Sandwich and Water Streets, Plymouth, MA MoreLess Info
Get a history lesson at Jabez Howland House. This historic landmark was built in 1667 and purchased by the son of Mayflower passengers. The museum, decorated in period furnishings, is open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Tours are available.
44.6 Miles
Filled with sofas and plush chairs, Cape Ann Community Cinema is a small neighborhood theater that features independent films. The cinema also hosts outdoor movie nights where visitors can bring lawn chairs and a blanket.
44.7 Miles
83% 12 votes
History Museums 49 Middle St., Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
Located within a historic1782 home, the Sargent House Museum is a museum filled with artifacts that tell the history of the local area. These artifacts include paintings by artist John Singer Sargent, of whom the house is named after.
44.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Beaches Cape Anne, Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
Despite its grim-sounding name, Coffin's Beach is a picturesque white sound beach that stretches for almost two miles. The beach features scenic dunes, and when the tide goes out visitors can see a large rock formation with crabs and lobsters.
44.8 Miles
69% 16 votes
Aviation Museums 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH 03053 MoreLess Info
Londonderry, New Hampshire is home to the New England Aviation Historical Society, an organization dedicated to preserving and chronicling all of New England's contributions to human flight. The museum is the only one of its kind in New Hampshire.
44.8 Miles
73% 112 votes
Arts Centers Gloucester, MA MoreLess Info
Rocky Neck Art Colony is one the oldest inhabited art colonies in the country and has been lived in by many famous artists including Childe Hassam, Edward Hooper, Stuart Davis and more. The district is still home to a number of artists as well as art galleries and restaurants.
44.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Aviation Museums 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH 3053 MoreLess Info
Open Friday to Sunday, the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire is dedicated to preserving aviation history with a variety of hands-on exhibits and rotating documentaries. Their mission is to offer learning opportunities in aviation science to people of all ages.
44.9 Miles
96% 106 votes
Food Tours Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
Taking guests on a food adventure, Cape Ann Foodie Tours entertains visitors by narrating the culture and history of the area. The guests are taken by van from shop to shop while sampling their food.
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