Free & Cheap Things to Do in Northampton, MA

  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Northampton, Massachusetts, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Bike Paths and Bowling.
  • From Norwottuck Rail Trail to Smith College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Northampton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Amherst, Holyoke and Shelburne Falls.
  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Northampton, Massachusetts, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Bike Paths and Bowling.
  • From Norwottuck Rail Trail to Smith College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Northampton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Amherst, Holyoke and Shelburne Falls.
Showing 301-310 of 536
38.2 Miles
93% 14 votes
Forests Williamstown, MA MoreLess Info
Hopkin's Memorial Forest is a reserve that spans Massachusetts, New York and Vermont and serves to preserve and monitor forest resources. A 4.3-mile hiking trail is part of the forest in Williamstown and is used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
38.3 Miles
84% 49 votes
History Museums 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society, is dedicated to preserving the state history from the early 1500's through today. Exhibits include hands-on activities for children, a working WWII assembly line, and thousands of artifacts and memorabilia.
38.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 19-73 Middle Tpke W, Manchester, CT 6042 MoreLess Info
A 3.5-mile loop trail, Laurel Marsh Trail takes visitors past the Hockanum River through woodlands, hills and meadows. The trail is suitable for hiking and provides opportunities for fishing, boating, birdwatching and wildlife viewing.
38.4 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 865 Putney Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301 MoreLess Info
Brattleboro Bowl is a 20 lane bowling alley with automatic scoring. Attractions include bowling, a lounge and game room, pool tables, and a snack bar. Brattleboro Bowl also hosts bowling leagues for various ages and ability levels.
38.4 Miles
99% 98 votes
Parks Storrs, CT 6268 MoreLess Info
The Adventure Park at Storrs is an aerial adventure course. High above the ground, bridges of cable, wood, rope, and zip lines connect small platforms built around the trees. Adventure seekers climb along these aerial trails of varying difficulty.
38.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Bard College at Simon's Rock, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 MoreLess Info
Located at the Bard College at Simon's Rock, the Kilpatrick Athletic Center is a 58,000-square-foot exercise and recreational facility. Programs offered include racquetball, swimming, yoga, rock climbing, weightlifting and more.
38.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 39 Spencer Street, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
The classic styled Holiday Lanes bowling alley offers duckpin style bowling to patrons. This alley also has an onsite bar where visitors can grab a beer or drink while they bowl.
38.7 Miles
Located in Hartford, the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is devoted to eliminating racism following the inspirational example of novelist Harriet Beecher Stowe. Stowe's seminal novel, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' played an influential role in the abolition of American slavery. The Center seeks to continue this tradition.
38.7 Miles
83% 324 votes
Science Museums 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
Kids and adults learn while having fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Its exhibits include Egyptian sarcophagi, fossils, bones, gemstones and preserved insects. Scouting groups and school field trips are welcome and should reserve tickets in advance.
38.7 Miles
Hartford's Mark Twain House is the birthplace of famed American author Mark Twain, otherwise known as Samuel Clemens. The restored house is now a museum furnished with many of the Clemens family's original belongings.
Showing 301-310 of 536
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Northampton AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!