- 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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295 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451
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Open public ice skating sessions are available at the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink most weekdays and all weekend during its operating season. The indoor rink allows for even children to skate as long as they wear a helmet, and skate rentals are available for a small fee.
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The Newton Center Park & Playground features five clay tennis courts, regulation and junior baseball fields, elementary soccer fields, basketball court, play area with swings, and fenced toddler play area with swings and a recreation center.
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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'.
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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.
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The site of one of the most notable literary works in our country, the Thoreau House, inspired Henry Thoreau to write Walden. The small cabin in the woods is a quaint space with only the necessities, including a cot, fireplace, and a writing table.
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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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Surrounded by historic churches and charming boutiques in the Newton Centre Garden. The garden features pathways of lush greenery and vibrant blooms, lending a relaxing atmosphere for a morning or afternoon stroll.
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Offering riding classes to visitors of all ages and skill levels, Clarion Farm, Inc. teaches grooming, handling, and horseback riding. It also offers boarding to sports horses and rehabilitation programs.
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100 Robert Treat Pane Drive, Waltham, MA 02452
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Also known as Stonehurst, the Robert Treat Paine Estate was designed as a collaboration between Frederick Law Olmsted and Henry Hobson Richardson. Stonehurst sits on 109 acres of land, and is available for wedding ceremonies and tours.
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Social reformer Robert Treat Paine's 1886 Stonehurst Manor sits atop a secluded hill overlooking 109 acres of conservation land. Hiking along woodland trails, self-guided walking tours for kids and adults, Museum Manor exhibits are available. Available for weddings and events.