- The list below includes 168 free or cheap things to do in or near Truro, Massachusetts, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Art Gallery, Arts Centers and History Museums.
- From Head of the Meadow Beach to Ballston Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Truro and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dennis, Eastham, Provincetown and Brewster.
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The lifeguard-protected Head of the Meadow Beach is best known for its reputation as an ocean graveyard. There have been over 1,000 shipwrecks off the coast of the beach, which is considered a historic site because of this reason.
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Make waves with a trip to Ballston Beach. Take a relaxing stroll and enjoy the calming tune of the ocean waves. The large dunes are a big hit among visitors.
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Parking is not available to the general public at Coast Guard Beach for free, but it does offer miles of golden sand. Popular activities include surfing, walking, swimming, and simply enjoying the scenery.
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South of Pamet Harbor, Fisher Beach is located along the bayfront. Lifeguards are not available at this particular beach at any time, but the sandy setting is pleasant for general lounging, walking, or escorting dogs on leashes.
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At Head of the Meadow, visitors can walk along the miles of sandy beaches and dunes. During the summer, the city provides lifeguards for visitors wishing to swim in the ocean.
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Built in 1977, bayberry gardens is a nursery that features a pond that is stocked with koi, shubunkins, comets, and various water plants. The nursery also sells Christmas trees, organic seeds, and gardening supplies.
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The Pamet River is a primarily salt marsh river named for the Paomet tribe. The upper portion of the river is made up of a freshwater marsh. All plant species in the upper portion are indigenous, and intolerant of seawater.
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A long and isolated beach, Longnook Beach is popular among families. The beach is backed by high dunes, and offers waves that are typically gentle yet choppy enough for boogie boarding.
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The ocean-side Longnook Beach is one of eleven beaches in the town of Truro. This beach is dog-friendly and may allow for beach fires with a simple permit from the city office. High dunes and good surf for body surfing.
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Highland Light, earlier known as Cape Cod Light, is the oldest as well as the tallest lighthouse located on the Cape Cod National Seashore. The nearby structures of the keeper's house as well as the generator shed also date back to 19th century.