Needham MA Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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APerry Park

  • Mt. Vernon St.
    Needham, Massachusetts, United States
  • Overview This play area truly is a tot lot. Geared for ages 2-8, Perry Park has swings, a PlayShaper® for 2-4 years, swings, Spring Riders and the PlayBooster®. ... more on KaBoom.org

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Perry Park
Mt. Vernon St.
Needham, Massachusetts, United States

BFreedom Trail

Freedom Trail
  • 147 Tremont Street
    Boston Common Boston, MA, 0211
  • +1 617 357 8300
5.0
134+ reviews, 2 sources
  • My favorite. It's the best way to spend a sunny spring or fall day - I prefer to skip it in the summer and winter, because it's really not designed for ... more on Yelp
  • The freedom trail has something for everyone, especially history enthusiasts. The walk is long but worth it as you take a trip through history to the days of the revolution. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Freedom Trail
147 Tremont Street
Boston Common Boston, MA, 0211

CJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library

  • Columbia Point
    Boston, MA 02125
  • 6175141600
4.5
20+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Overview The Kennedy era springs to life at this dramatic library, museum, and educational research complex overlooking Dorchester Bay. It captures the 35th president's accomplishments and legacy in video and sound recordings and fascinating displays of memorabilia and photos. Far from being a static expe... more on Frommers
  • This is an absolutely remarkable museum and well worth a visit. To get there, take the Red Line to JFK/UMass where there ... more on Yelp

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John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125

DArmenian Library and Museum of America

  • 65 Main St
    Watertown, MA 02472-4400
  • +1 617 926 2562
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • The museum is great place to learn about the Armenian heritage: ancient artifacts, rare manuscripts, rugs, textiles, paintings, and musical instruments. I didn't think that I will end up spending 2-3 hours at the museum: well I thought I was going to a small ethnic museum. What happened was I was... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview The Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) was founded in 1971 as a "living memorial to the Armenian heritage". more on MuseumStuff.com

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Armenian Library and Museum of America
65 Main St
Watertown, MA 02472-4400

EHenry Bear's Park

  • 19 Harvard Street
    Brookline,MA,02445
  • 6172642422
4.5
4+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Wow! I liked this place. As the babysitter of a small baby I am always into checking out new toy stores in hopes of finding something that will enthrall ... more on Yelp
  • I'll be honest with you, I like toys. I'm really a huge nerd. more on Yelp

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Henry Bear's Park
19 Harvard Street
Brookline,MA,02445

FGeorge's Island

  • Boston Harbor
    Boston, MA
  • +1 617 727 7676

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George's Island
Boston Harbor
Boston, MA

GJFK Library and Museum

  • Columbia Point
    Boston, MA 02125
  • +1 877 616 4599
  • Overview The JFK Museum and Library pays tribute to our 35th president, John F. Kennedy, Jr. and his family. JFK was born in Brookline Massachusetts and is revered in Boston as the most important and influential member of the Kennedy family.Visitors begin their tour with a 17-minute film. The film offers ... more on GoCityKids.com

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JFK Library and Museum
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125

HLongfellow National Historic Site

Longfellow National Historic Site
  • 105 Brattle Street Cambridge
    MA, 02138
  • +1 617 876 4491
4.0
2+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview Longfellow National Historic Site preserves the home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of the world’s foremost 19th century poets. The house also served as headquarters for General George Washington during the Siege of Boston, July 1775 - April 1776. In addition to its rich history, the site ... more on Nps.gov
  • Overview Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the poet whose stirring tales of the Village Blacksmith, Evangeline, Hiawatha, and Paul Revere's midnight ride thrilled 19th-century America, once lived in this elegant mansion. If there's one historic house to visit in Cambridge, this is it. The house was built in 175... more on Fodor's

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Longfellow National Historic Site
105 Brattle Street Cambridge
MA, 02138

ISpectacle Island

  • Boston
    MA 02221
  • +1 617 223 8666
  • My family and I took advantage of the beautiful weather to take a day trip from Framingham to Boston,and took the ferry out to the Boston Harbor Islands Spectacle Island.It is so hard to imagine that this was a dumping ground!We spent a great day sunning, walking the shoreline,and enjoying the vi... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview Spectacle Island features a marina, visitor center, cafe, two sandy beaches, and five miles of walking trails that lead to the crest of a 157 foot-high hill, offering panoramic views of the harbor and the city. Supervised swimming is offered daily.A cafe offers sandwiches and wraps, burgers, hot ... more on GoCityKids.com

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Spectacle Island
Boston
MA 02221

JTenean Beach, Dorchester

  • Greater Boston
    Massachusetts, USA
3.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • So it's not the nicest beach in Boston, but it is very low key. No crowds, a lot less kids screaming, and tons of parking. There are always lots of dogs ... more on Yelp
  • Overview Facilities: Tenean Beach features swimming areas, a tot lot, and picnic shelters. Although difficult to get to, many Boston residents call this beach one of Boston's best kept secrets. Swimming area is currently limited by salt marsh grasses. Owned and operated by the Metropolitan District Commis... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Tenean Beach, Dorchester
Greater Boston
Massachusetts, USA