Free & Cheap Things to Do in Franklin, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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38.6 Miles
The New Bedford Museum of Glass celebrates the beauty and history of glass within this seaport town. The collection continues to grow and includes art glass made by the famous Mount Washington and Pairpont factories.
38.6 Miles
81% 88 votes
Haunted Tours 72 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 MoreLess Info
Led by paranormal investigators, Dead of Night Ghost Tours offers a variety of tours focused on Plymouth's history and lore. Tours include a daytime historic tour, a lantern-lit ghost tour, and a scavenger hunt tour.
38.6 Miles
85% 55 votes
History Museums Winslow and North Street, Plymouth, MA MoreLess Info
The Mayflower Society House & Library is located just around the corner from Plymouth Rock in a historic dwelling from the 18th century. It features a small museum dedicated to the pilgrims and serves as the headquarters for the General Society of Mayflower Descendants.
38.6 Miles
98% 41 votes
Walking Tours Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 MoreLess Info
Native American guides lead a walking tour through the historical Plymouth Rock landmarks in Native Plymouth Tours. During the trip, the guide narrates the native history of the original Thanksgiving.
38.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Kayaking 500 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA 1854 MoreLess Info
Canoe and kayak rentals at the UMass Lowell Kayak Center are available from early June until late August. Reservations are available. The center also offers youth programs, tours, custom group outings and is home to the UMass rowing team.
38.6 Miles
76% 38 votes
Haunted Tours Downtown off Main Street at Summer Street, Plymouth, MA 02361 MoreLess Info
Colonial Lantern Tours - Private Tours is an excursion company that uses professional guides who have knowledge about the historical and cultural aspects of Plymouth. The company has a 'Ghosts & Legends' tour and a 'Thanksgiving' trip.
38.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Beaches Taylor Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02362 MoreLess Info
White Horse Beach is a scenic public beach located along the Cape Cod Bay. In addition to the picturesque views, the beach is also home to Flag Rock, a large rock with an American Flag painted on and located offshore.
38.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 382 Douglas Road, Lowell, MA 01852 MoreLess Info
The Janas Memorial Skating Rink is an ice skating rink that hosts a variety of programs for all ages, including figure skating, ice hockey, and tiny tots skating. The rink also hosts open skating hours.
38.6 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 1 Community Road, Marblehead, MA 1945 MoreLess Info
The Jewish Historical Society of the North Shore presents a collection of videos, books, and photographs documenting the nation's early Jewish history, the exodus from Russia, and vast genealogy documentation.
38.7 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.
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