Free & Cheap Things to Do in Salem, MA

  • The list below includes 631 free or cheap things to do in or near Salem, Massachusetts, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Haunted Tours, Parks and Historic Homes.
  • From Salem Witch Memorial to Salem Witch Trials Memorial, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Gloucester.
  • The list below includes 631 free or cheap things to do in or near Salem, Massachusetts, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Haunted Tours, Parks and Historic Homes.
  • From Salem Witch Memorial to Salem Witch Trials Memorial, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Gloucester.
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16.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 125 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
Known for its lighted softball fields, Domenic Flippello Park provides visitors with sports courts and other recreational activities. The park has a picnic area where visitors can use the grills for private events.
17.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Rockport, MA MoreLess Info
Thatcher's Island is an island that is part of the town of Rockport and is also known for being the site where naval confrontations in the Revolutionary War. The island is home to the Thatcher Island National Wildlife Refuge.
17.0 Miles
95% 99 votes
Farmers Markets 10 Pleasant Street, Lexington, MA MoreLess Info
First opened in 1884, Wilson Farm is a historic farm located on over 500 acres in total. The farm offers a multitude of events to attend, ranging anywhere from cooking classes to festivals to farm tours.
17.1 Miles
98% 42 votes
Art Gallery 12 Main St., Rockport, MA MoreLess Info
Featuring the work of local artists, Rockport Art Association & Gallery displays paintings in contemporary and traditional styles. The gallery has two floors for visitors to view art in, and is free of charge.
17.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 19 School Street, Rockport, MA 01966 MoreLess Info
The Little Art Cinema is an old-fashioned movie theater that showcases great films and offers friendly service for guests of all ages. Though not modern, it does have a lot of charm and offers a one-of-a-kind moviegoing experience.
17.1 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks Griggs Road, Brookline, MA 02446 MoreLess Info
Situated on four acres, Griggs Park features grassy areas, weeping willows, a small pond and a perimeter walking trail. The park provides children's play structures, swings, a sand box, benches and picnic areas.
17.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Playgrounds 34 Harvard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446 MoreLess Info
A multi-level park, Pierce Playground sits on over 2 acres and consists of an upper level with playground equipment and a lower level with ball fields. The park contains picnic tables, trails, a splash pad, and several courts and ball fields.
17.2 Miles
89% 160 votes
Bus Tours departs from 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 MoreLess Info
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.
17.2 Miles
85% 39 votes
History Museums 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421 MoreLess Info
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.
17.2 Miles
90% 73 votes
Specialty Museums 1332 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 MoreLess Info
The first war hospital used by the British during the American Revolution was located in the Munroe Tavern in Lexington, Massachusetts. The imposing red brick edifice is now a museum managed by the Lexington Historical Society.
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