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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39.7 Miles
89% 143 votes
Haunted Tours 30 Church St. Suite 203, Salem, MA 01970 MoreLess Info
Arranging for the exploration of several haunted buildings, Paranormal Salem Investigation Tours has received lots of notoriety. And with experienced and knowledgeable guides, the tour can be both entertaining and educational.
39.7 Miles
61% 169 votes
Specialty Museums 282 Rear Derby Street, Salem, MA MoreLess Info
Rather than an actual village, the Salem Witch Village is an indoor guided tour through a maze. The history of witchcraft from its ancient roots to modern times are covered in the maze-like setting.
39.7 Miles
30% 195 votes
History Museums 197-201 Essex Street, Salem, MA MoreLess Info
The dark history of the town's infamous witch trials is recounted at The Witch History Museum, where guides relate stories and describe the depicted scenes. There are no artifacts, and the stories are delivered dramatically as in a play.
39.7 Miles
82% 105 votes
Breweries 293 J.T. Connell Rd., Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
The Newport Storm Brewery and Thomas Tew Distillery make a variety of craft beers as well as single barrel rum. The facility welcomes visitors for either guided or self-guided tours and for tastings.
39.7 Miles
88% 1052 votes
Parks Charter St., Salem, MA 1970 MoreLess Info
The Salem Witch Trials Memorial provides a place to reflect on the historical significance of the event. Included are 20 benches, one for each of the accused, containing their names as well as the means and dates of execution.
39.7 Miles
75% 12 votes
Beaches 155 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead, MA 01945 MoreLess Info
Devereaux Beach is a public beach that features lifeguards, a picnic pavilion, public restrooms, and beach maintenance staff. The two pavilions are available for rent during the spring and fall seasons.
39.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 476 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, MA 01420 MoreLess Info
Cinema World is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies in full digital picture and sound. The theater features plush leather high-backed rocking chairs, as well as a range of refreshments.
39.8 Miles
98% 627 votes
Walking Tours 164 Essex St., Salem, MA 01970 MoreLess Info
Hocus Pocus Tours specialize in guided tours of the many historic points of interest, and their stories, in downtown Salem. Visitors can choose between walking tours or self-guided mobile phone tours.
39.8 Miles
88% 886 votes
Cemeteries Salem, MA MoreLess Info
The Old Burying Point Cemetery is the oldest burial ground in Salem and contains the gravesites of many notable persons including Justice John Hathorne who was one of the judges of the Witch Trials, as well as many Mayflower passengers.
39.8 Miles
93% 1485 votes
Art Museum East India Square, Salem, MA 01970 MoreLess Info
A majority of artwoks on display in the Peabody Essex Museum, considered as one of the oldest operating museums in America, comprises of multiple exhibits about the diverse cultures of the world such as Asian, Native Indian, Japanese, African, Korean art and more.
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