- 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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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Eastern Point Lighthouse offers beautiful ocean views. Although unable to tour the interior, there is lots to see including an historic bell. Access to a walking path is also available.
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Half Moon Beach is a secluded, crescent-shaped beach located in Gloucester Bay. The kids will love the gentle waves and soft sands, or let them climb along the rocks and playground areas, then gather for a quiet picnic lunch.
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First-run Hollywood movies are shown at Chunky's Cinema, which also offers the unique feature of a full menu that can be eaten in the theater. Films that are available in the 3-D format are also shown.
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Crane Beach comprises of mutiple sand dunes and salt marshes coupled with a number of walking trails and boardwalks which offer panoramic views of the Ipswich Bay.
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75 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Catch giant tuna with Tuna Hunter Fishing Day Charters. The sizeable fish will have you glad you decided to trust experts to take you where the fish don't stop biting.
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Dedicated to commemorating the American Industrial Revolution, Slater Mill Museum, brings history to life for visitors of all ages. Featuring walking tours through historic buildings, exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, and more, plan your visit today.
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The Colonial Bowling Center is a trip back in time with it's retro styling and manual score keeping. This is a candlepin alley in true New England tradition. There is no snack bar, but there are vending machines available.
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Once active in the Industrial Revolution era of American history, Slater Mill Historic Site offers guided tours so visitors can see the machines used during this time. It also runs arts and crafts programs for the community.
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75 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester, MA 01930
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The beauty of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House is second to none. Overlooking Gloucester Harbor, the massive home was the summer home of the first known interior designer and contains a lifetime of keepsakes and curiosities.
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Slater Memorial Park is the jewel of Pawtucket's park system with its abundant picnic areas, walking and biking trails, tennis courts, and sports fields. Also found here is a historic Loof Carousel that was installed in the park in 1910.