- The list below includes 668 free or cheap things to do in or near Melrose, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arts Centers, Dog Park and Parks.
- From Melrose Dog Park to Possessions Gallery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Melrose and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Gloucester.
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106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
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The Davis Museum and Cultural Center's artworks date back to the 1800's and feature international art including paintings, sculptures, photographs and decorative objects. Located within the Wellesley College campus, visitors can explore the museum free of charge.
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A restaurant, bar, and live music venue near the Wellesley College campus, Punch's Alley features regular beer and drink specials. The pub holds special themed event nights, as well, including Stoplight Pub Nite and gay themed nights.
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Showcase Cinemas Lawrence is a first-run movie megaplex, with 14 separate screens that typically offer between eight and ten different choices for viewers. The theater makes some of these screens available for private parties, and offers discount admissions on Tuesdays.
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Situated on the banks of the Concord River, Muldoon Park features walking trails, a gazebo, an a boat launch. The park offers good opportunities for fishing and for wildlife viewing.
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World's End is a peninsular park and conservation area bordering the Weir River and is home to a number of nature trails, rocky shorelines, tree groves and more. Visitors can also enjoy beautiful views of the Boston skyline from certain locations.
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Appleton Farms is the oldest operating agricultural and dairy farm in America and is home to many walking trails, a dairy store and a visitor center.
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Situated on 62 acres of woodlands, Whitney & Thayer Woods has 10 miles of trails for visitors to explore. The trails are lined with azaleas and rhododendrons, depending on the time of year.
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Featuring over five miles of well-maintained carriage paths with woodlands on one side and open countryside on the other, Appleton Farms Grass Rides offers a scenic environment for hiking, wildlife watching, and exploration.
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Bare Cove Park is a premier nature destination for the outdoor lover. The park features extensive walking and hiking trails, an off leash dog run area, paved roadways for cycling and more.
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Located on a stretch of river that runs through a National Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, Foote Bros Canoe Rentals offers canoe and kayak rentals, as well as guided trips along the river.