Reading MA Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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AFreedom Trail

Freedom Trail
  • 147 Tremont Street
    Boston Common Boston, MA, 0211
  • +1 617 357 8300
5.0
134+ reviews, 2 sources
  • if you are a tourist of a native you have to do it...its wicked interesting, you learn tons and its fun. dont do the self guide...pay the $12 bucks for ... more on Yelp
  • This is a great thing to do on your own, but it's FANTASTIC if you call at the Visitor's Center on Boston Common first and sign up for one of the guided walks. Our guide wore period costume and there was nothing he didn't know about the Freedom Trail - we stopped in burial grounds along the route... more on Yahoo! Travel

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

BHenry Bear's Park

  • 685 Massachusetts Avenue
    Arlington,MA,02476
  • 7816469400
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • I haven't been to a toy store in ages, but this weekend I had an urgent need for some Lego-ish type toys, and I didn't want to have to drive all the way ... more on Yelp

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Henry Bear's Park
685 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington,MA,02476

CBoston By Foot

Boston By Foot
  • 77 N. Washington St.
    Boston, MA
  • 6173672345
4.5
3+ reviews, 2 sources
  • We did the "Heart of the Freedom Trail" on this tour. It was very interesting, our guide was excellent! The buildings are rich in history. If you want a tour that ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Footloose on the Freedom Trail", an Independence Day tour, was an absolute experience, especially for ... more on Yelp

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Boston By Foot
77 N. Washington St.
Boston, MA

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

EJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library

  • Columbia Point
    Boston, MA 02125
  • 6175141600
4.5
20+ reviews, 2 sources
  • They do a lot of fun (and often free!) events here, like the PEN Hemingway awards the first weekend in April this year. But regardless, for $10 it's a ... more on Yelp
  • JFK Museum is a cool museum and is very education, especially for school groups, etc. A great field trip! But fun for everyone! They ... more on Yelp

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

FSpectacle 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

GUSS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

  • Bldg 5 Charlestown Navy Yard
    Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129
  • +1 617 242 5671

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USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)
Bldg 5 Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129

HGeorge's Island

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

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George's Island
Boston Harbor
Boston, MA

IMystic Lakes - Sandy Beach

  • Mystic Valley Parkway
    Winchester,MA,01890
4.5
3+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Mystic Lakes, situated on the corners of Arlington, Winchester, and Medford, MA is a series of three small lakes. It is great urban paddling complete ... more on Yelp
  • Really close to Cambridge. WAY nicer than anything Arlington has to offer as far as swimming (I don't count it as swimming when you are basically just ... more on Yelp

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Mystic Lakes - Sandy Beach
Mystic Valley Parkway
Winchester,MA,01890

JHenry 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