- 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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Showing new movies with digital sound, Peterborough Community Theatre is an independent cinema housed in an historic theater, the oldest in the state. The theatre also shows classic movies during its Theme Weeks each month.
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Formerly an amusement park with roller coasters and a Ferris wheel, Pine Island Park features an artificial pond that can be used for fishing, swimming and boating. The park has walking trails, a playground and picnic tables.
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Residing on the east bank of the Sakonnet River, Sapowet Management Area is a small wildlife preserve. The preserve features hiking trails and a variety of wildlife including herons, egrets, and ospreys.
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The Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge is a peaceful 50 acre woodland and salt marsh with trails and blinds for observation and photography of local wildlife. Frequent birds sighted include the Snowy and Great Egret and Glossy Ibis.
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New Bedford's St. Anthony of Padua Church is a large and elaborate Roman Catholic Church. Its beautiful interior features intricate stained glass, many sculptures and soaring marble columns. See the parish website for the Mass schedule.
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The Seabrook Science & Nature Center is a free educational center maintained by the Seabrook power plant. It features a hands-on classroom with displays about electricity and nuclear power, a marine touch pool, and an extensive nature trail.
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A bowling center featuring 12 candlepin lanes, Bowling Acres offers open and league bowling along with private event hosting. The center provides arcade game machines and high-definition televisions along with a grill serving food, drinks and adult beverages.
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Nestled in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, the Mount Monadnock State Park is lush, shady and popular for picnics. The park includes the Poole Reservoir in its extreme northwestern corner. Day visits are free, but campers must purchase a permit.
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The sprawling Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire has an impressive collection of paintings, drawings, etchings, stone sculptures, jewelry and furniture. The admission price includes a complimentary self-guided audio tour.
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The historic Zimmerman House is museum that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and features a collection of pottery, modern art, and sculpture. The museum offers private or public group tours.