- The list below includes 632 free or cheap things to do in or near Newton, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Playgrounds.
- From Cold Spring Park to Hammond Pond Reservation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
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The multiple elements of estate landscaping in the Elm Bank Reservation helped it to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spread over 182 acres, the site has a museum within the old estate property, fishing, kayaking, and hiking paths.
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The playground at the Capen Street Park recreational park is a tot lot that is best suited for children under the age of 6. The park features two climbing structures that are situated in the sand.
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A spacious outdoor recreational space in Arlington, McClennen Park offers a large playground with equipment suitable for both young and older children. There are also both soccer and baseball fields for the community to enjoy.
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Liberty Ride
departs from 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420
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Liberty Rides are classic trolley tours along the historic Battle Road and are led by guides dressed in period costumes. The tours make a stop at most of the prominent historical landmarks in the area such as Lexington Battle Green, National Heritage Museum, Buckman Tavern and more.
6.8 Miles
National Heritage Museum is a local history museum which features a range of exhibits on the American Revolutionary War, Freemasonry, local history and culture, decorative arts and more.
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Copley Place is a shopping mall that features a wide range of stores, including J. Crew, Brookstone, and American Eagle Outfitters. The location also hosts a wide variety of events, including Boston Fashion Week and the Massart Wearable Art Display.
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33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421
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Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is an American History Museum that was founded by the Free Masons. The museum features a diverse collection of exhibitions including modern day oil paintings about Masonic symbolism.
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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.
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449 Main Street, Medford, MA 2155
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As an aquatics center, Tufts Pool - Medford Community Pool offers visitors a shallow wading pool in addition to a normal depth pool. Visitors can swim in the pool during open swim hours, or enroll their children in swim lessons.
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For a miniature golf adventure with a patriotic motif, Golf On the Village Green is both fun and educational. The Freedom Trail themed holes have signs containing historical information and the obstacle buildings and statues are colonial replicas.