- The list below includes 597 free or cheap things to do in or near Lowell, Massachusetts, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Specialty Museums and Visitor Centers.
- From Lowell National Historical Park to Lowell Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lowell and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Cambridge, Salem and Beverly.
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Adams National Historical Park, in addition to the nearby estate called Peacefield, is the historic home of four generations of the Adams family which included U.S. Presidents, ambassadors, historians and more. The structures and their periods furnishings are preserved and available for viewing.
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Focused on the history of the American Revolution, the American Independence Museum houses artifacts and documents including early drafts of the US Constitution and a Dunlop broadside of the Declaration of Independence. Guided tours explore the 1721 Ladd-Gilman House, and the Folsom Tavern.
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A walk through the Philips Exeter Academy boarding school campus provides interesting historic architecture, with Academy walking trails along the river and through the woods.
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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.
30.4 Miles
A skating facility that features two identical rinks, The Rinks at Exeter offers a variety of icy activities. Features include public skating, hockey for kids, teenagers, and adults, and figure skating. The facility also has batting cages.
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The Pemberton Bait and Tackle Company features fishing charters, island taxis to Boston Harbor islands, and a waterfront cafe located on the pier that offers breakfast and lunch starting at 5:30a.m. Bait and tackle rentals also on the premises.
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The family home of the first Commander-in-Chief of the American Revolution has been preserved as the Artemus Ward House and Museum. General Artemus Ward moved his family into this now historic home in 1763, and it features multiple exhibits about the military hero and daily life during the American Revolution.
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Displaying paintings of nature, still life, and portraits, Seacoast Art Association showcases the work of its local members. Anyone can sign up to be considered as a featured artist in the gallery.
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Formerly a Masonic property, Prospect Park centers around a main garden area that is landscaped most of the year. Guests can also enjoy five walking and running trails with the option to bring their dogs on leashes.
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The Quincy Historical Society operates the Quincy History Museum, among other historic attractions. The museum features exhibits spanning over 400 years of history, with particular emphasis on local native John Adams.