Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gloucester, MA

  • The list below includes 262 free or cheap things to do in or near Gloucester, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Fishing and Hiking Trails.
  • From Good Harbor Beach to Wingaersheek Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gloucester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Beverly, Lynn and Hampton.
  • The list below includes 262 free or cheap things to do in or near Gloucester, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Fishing and Hiking Trails.
  • From Good Harbor Beach to Wingaersheek Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gloucester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Beverly, Lynn and Hampton.
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35.2 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.
35.4 Miles
85% 272 votes
Sculpture Parks 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 1773 MoreLess Info
The deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum is an outdoor contemporary and modern art museum which features a range of artworks and scupltures, especially those made by local and regional artists.
35.5 Miles
75% 24 votes
Parks 695 Hillside Street, Milton, MA 02186 MoreLess Info
Roughly 7,000 acres of open space is available at the Houghton's Pond Recreation Area. The 24-acre pond offers fishing and swimming while land-based recreation includes mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing in the winter.
35.7 Miles
75% 68 votes
Historic Sites Route 28, Derry, NH MoreLess Info
The historic home of poet Robert Frost is not the Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site. Guided tours provide insight into the poet's family and writing life, and a self-guided tour is available through the grounds.
35.7 Miles
88% 8 votes
National & State Parks Kendrick Street, Needham, MA 02456 MoreLess Info
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.
35.7 Miles
33% 3 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 113 Drum Hill Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 MoreLess Info
A kid-focused art center where kids can create and paint their own plaster art works, Plaster Fun Time encourages kids to explore their creativity. The trained staff guides kids through the process without controlling their artistic expression.
35.8 Miles
98% 44 votes
Architectural Buildings 68 Baker Bridge Road, Lincoln, MA 1773 MoreLess Info
Designed by the famous architect Walter Gropius, Gropius House is a local landmark featuring a minimalist architectural style structure surrounded by landscaped gardens.
35.8 Miles
95% 44 votes
Kayaking 455 Nahanton St., Newton, MA 02459 MoreLess Info
Charles River Canoe & Kayak offers canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more boat types for rental. This full-service shop also carries new and used boat types for purchase, and free demos are offered. Shuttled river trips are an option, and group bookings are available.
35.8 Miles
79% 33 votes
Beaches 840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA 02186 MoreLess Info
Houghton's Pond rests within the Blue Hills Reservation, offering 7,000 acres of open space. While the focus of the recreational area is a spring-fed kettle hole pond, there is also a playground, concession pavilion, and visitor's center.
35.8 Miles
95% 37 votes
Rafting 2401 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466 MoreLess Info
Boating in Boston serves the Lakes District of the Charles River, and offers rentals of various kinds of watercraft, including canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards. The facility also offers classes and tours.
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