- The list below includes 582 free or cheap things to do in or near Wellesley, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Gardens, Parks and Mini Golf.
- From Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Gardens at Elm Bank to Warren Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wellesley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Concord.
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6.1 Miles
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Dartmouth Street, off South Street, Waltham, MA 02454
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A sports complex, Nipper Maher Park features lighted adult and youth baseball fields with bleachers as well as tennis and basketball courts. The park also provides a children's play structure, swings, trees and a paved walking path.
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Furber Park is a small grassy community park located in Framingham. The area features swings for children and a shaded pavilion for picnics, as well as a nearby pond and open grass area for sports play.
6.3 Miles
A local wildlife reserve, Rocky Woods comprises of a rugged terrain with a number of multi-purpose nature trails and a scenic overlook at Cedar Hill.
6.3 Miles
Home of America's industrial revolution, Waltham Museum contains artifacts and exhibits from the first modern factory. Items on display include automobiles, cotton mill items, an Edison Gramophone, and watchmaker tools.
6.3 Miles
Featuring an NHL regulation sized rink, John A. Ryan Skating Arena hosts public skating sessions for the community. The arena has amenities like heated seating stands, viewing rooms, and concession stands.
6.4 Miles
Consisting of a large pond surrounded by woodland, Hammond Pond Reservation offers visitors recreational activities like hiking and fishing. The trail at the pond passes by caves, groves, swamps, gardens, and more.
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The historic Newton History Museum is a museum that collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits artifacts of local significance. The museum is best known for the 'Civil War' and 'Anti-Slavery' exhibits.
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527 Washington Street, At Historic Newton, Newton, MA 2458
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History buffs will appreciate a visit to Jackson Homestead and Museum. Built in 1809, this house has historical significance as a station on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Among the displays at the museum is a cellar in which slaves may have hidden.
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Lower Shawmut Terrace, off Prindiville Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702
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Open to the public in summer, Learned Beach is situated on a pond and has a lifeguard monitored swim area. The pond has several walking trails that loop by the beach and the surrounding forest.
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The engaging Danforth Museum of Art is an exhibition style museum and art school. Adult, professional, teen and family museum art programs are offered and gallery events, including public tours, are frequently scheduled.