- The list below includes 432 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, Massachusetts, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Forests, Bowling, Children's Play Area and Family Fun Center.
- From Franklin Public Library to Franklin Town Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Cambridge, Brookline and Framingham.
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1904 Canton Ave., Route 138, Milton, MA 2186
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The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Blue Hills Trailside Museum is a state-owned, natural history museum. The museum features outdoor wildlife exhibits including species such as snowy owls and rescued river otters.
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The Agape Family Life Center is a school age child and large group care facility that features a gymnasium, restrooms, and banquet rooms. The facility itself has a maximum capacity of 100 children at a time.
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First opened in 1992, the Brockton Fire Museum works to preserve the history of firefighting in the area of Brockton. The building itself is made to convey the atmosphere of a Victorian fire station, and thousands of firefighting objects are held in the 2,000-square-foot space.
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The 42-acre Centennial Park is an outdoor park that features wetlands, open fields, and hiking trails that can be used for mountain biking and running. The park also includes an off-leash dog park, a pond, and parking.
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The Blue Hill Observatory
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1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186
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The Blue Hill Observatory offers public tours where visitors can browse all kinds of weather equipment and also see amazing views from atop their tower. It is inaccessible by car and requires a mile-long walk up a hill.
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With 10 acres of park to explore, Watson Pond State Park offers visitors a beach area to swim and sunbathe at. There are also several pavilions where visitors can have picnics.
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As a non-profit soccer organization, FC Blazers coordinates a variety of soccer leagues and camps for the community. It runs a junior co-ed academy where kids can participate in soccer games.
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Providing panoramic views of the Providence skyline is the main draw of Prospect Terrace. The site and its surrounding park also serve as the home of the Roger Williams Memorial statue which overlooks the city.
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Centuries old Eastleigh Farms offers pasteurized farm products and hosts both private and business social events. Locally produced ice cream and dairy, raw milk and seasonal products are for sale in addition to the nostalgic ambiance and family friendly farm.
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Cutler Park is a wetland preserve that offers visitors the opportunity to go fishing or canoeing. Those who wish to remain on land can also go hiking or observe the nearby birds.