- 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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The Mary Bunker Community Park is a quiet, scenic park that overlooks Lake Cochituate. Fun for the whole family, the park features fire pits for cooking over an open flame, picnic pavilions and a large multi-purpose sports field.
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Hingham, Massachusetts is home to Wompatuck State Park, which covers more than 4000 acres and is conveniently located 30 minutes outside of Boston. It is a favorite camping destination and has roughly 260 individual sites.
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Situated on the shores of Lake Cochituate, Saxonville Beach offers visitors an area to relax in the sun and go swimming. During the summer season, the beach is lifeguard protected.
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Experience the arts in many different forms at Center for the Arts in Natick. Performances, literary events and art exhibitions are a few of the offerings, as well as music and theatre classes for all ages.
18.8 Miles
Located off of the Merrimack River, John E. Sheehy Memorial Park provides visitors with a shaded grass field to watch the river from. The park has a walking path that weaves between trees near the shore of the river.
18.8 Miles
In operation for more than 40 years, the Westfield Raquet & Fitness Club is a gym with modern exercise and workout equipment, tennis courts and olympic-sized pool. The club also offers daily fitness classes in a variety of disciplines.
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Centered on a war memorial, Veterans Memorial Park is a large recreation and sports park with activities for all ages. It features two baseball, football and soccer fields, as well as a large sprinkler park for hot summer days.
18.8 Miles
Lawrence Heritage State Park restores historic buildings and offers special exhibits and education about the community's history. The park includes a visitor center, walkway, boathouse, and two recreational parks.
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At Essex Shipbuilding Museum, visitors can view a number of maritime historical artifacts which depict the boat-building techniques from late 17th century to the present.
18.9 Miles
Located on Chohituate Lake, Charles River Canoe &Kayak offers a wide variety of activities in addition to canoe and kayak rentals. With a sand swimming beach and bar-b-q grills the entire family can experience a full day of outdoor fun.