- The list below includes 669 free or cheap things to do in or near Medford, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Skating Rinks, Bowling and Playgrounds.
- From Cummings Park to Barry Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Medford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
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Formed by retreating glaciers, Fresh Pond Reservation refers to the kettle-hole lake and its surrounding area. A two mile perimeter road hosts biking, hiking and roller blading, and birders find many opportunities to spot local, migratory and songbirds.
2.8 Miles
Run by Harvard University, the Peabody Museum has some of the best collects of human history. See huge Native American totem poles, legacy of canoes, the art of wars throughout the ages, and tools used by our developing ancestors among many other things.
2.8 Miles
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0 New Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143
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For people with canine friends, the Zero New Washington Street Dog Park offers amenities for convenience and recreation. Features include agility training areas, drinking fountains with water dishes, covered pavilion, spray area for cleaning and cooling dogs, and more.
2.8 Miles
There are a variety of running and hiking trails along with baseball and softball fields at Pine Banks Park. The park features nine sports fields in total that are used for baseball, softball, field hockey, and soccer.
2.9 Miles
Located inside Harvard University, Harvard Yard is an open piece of land. At a size of 22.4 acres, the yard is the oldest established piece of land in the University, and offers the pubic free access.
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23 votes
Jason Street & Gray Street intersection, Arlington, MA 02474
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Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, Menotomy Rocks Park provides for an array of recreational activities. A picturesque park with wooded trails, it is ideal for fishing, walking, hiking and wildlife/bird watching.
3.0 Miles
There are three different institutions that comprise the Harvard Art Museums, which are considered to be some of the top art museums in the world. The three museums are the Fogg, Arthur M. Sackler, and Busch-Reisinger which are combined with four research centers for students, scholars, and visitors.
3.1 Miles
Founded in 1636, Harvard University is the country's oldest and one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning. Harvard Yard, which is the university's historic center, contains many attractions including the statue of John Harvard, the Memorial Church and more.
3.1 Miles
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212 votes
105 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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The preserved home of Henry Longfellow, Longfellow House Washington Headquarters National Historic Site offers visitors the chance to learn more about the life of the literary genius. View and analyze the 19th century poet's work and walk the home where the incredible creations happened.
3.2 Miles
Harvard Square, locally known as simply the Square, is the historic and cultural center of Cambridge and serves as a popular destination for shopping, dining, quality theater and sightseeing.