Roxbury 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
  • This is one of the best ways to get to know Boston. The freedom trail starts in Boston Common and winds its way all the way to Charlestown where the U.S.S Constitution is docked. We went in June when the tulips were in bloom on the Common and really enjoyed the beautiful weather. Boston is a beau... more on Yahoo! Travel

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

BJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library

  • Columbia Point
    Boston, MA 02125
  • 6175141600
4.5
20+ reviews, 2 sources
  • I have to give 5 stars to the first and only museum to actually bring tears to my eyes. The JFK Library and Museum is housed in a gorgeous I.M. Pei-designed ... more on Yelp
  • This I.M. Pei-designed presidential library, situated on a picturesque point overlooking the harbor, offers a concise history of JFK's life and political ... more on Yelp

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

CFranklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo
  • 1 Franklin Park Road
    Boston, MA, 02121-3255
  • 6175415466
3.0
41+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible, strollers available more
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts (1.8 miles from Roxbury)
  • A zoo in the ghetto... who'd have thought? more on Yelp
  • The good news is you're totally not going to get killed. No, seriously. Every time I mention frequenting Franklin Park, someone seems to imply that I'm ... more on Yelp

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Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA, 02121-3255

DHighland Park - Fort Hill

  • 20 Fort Ave
    Roxbury,MA,02119
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Fort Hill Park (now officially called Highland Park) is sweet little patch of green perched up above a relatively nice part of Roxbury. If you can make ... more on Yelp

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Highland Park - Fort Hill
20 Fort Ave
Roxbury,MA,02119

EBoston Common

Boston Common
  • Tremont Street and Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • +1 617 635 4505
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts (2.5 miles from Roxbury)
  • I travel to Boston twice a year. I always have to visit the Boston Commons. In the Summer The Commons is a beautiful place to sit on the green grass and enjoys all of the outragiously vibrant colors of the flowers. The Commons is also a great place to people watch. ( One of my favorite things ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • nice way to spend a beautiful afternoon! The playground and duck pond are great for the kiddies, and the scenery is great! Lots of fun people watching, ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Boston Common
Tremont Street and Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02111

FGeorge's Island

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

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George's Island
Boston Harbor
Boston, MA

GBerwick Research Institute

  • 14 Palmer St
    Roxbury,MA,02119
  • 6174424200
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • They do some really cool and impressive art programs including residencies, fellowships and funded art and community research/development at the Berwick. ... more on Yelp

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Berwick Research Institute
14 Palmer St
Roxbury,MA,02119

HHenry Bear's Park

  • 19 Harvard Street
    Brookline,MA,02445
  • 6172642422
4.5
4+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Yes it's mostly full retail priced toys but: more on Yelp
  • Henry Bear's is just a few doors away from Vizio Optic in Brookline Village and I go there all the time to buy toys as well as gifts for our friend's ... more on Yelp

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

ILongfellow 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

JNew England Conservatory of Music

New England Conservatory of Music
  • 290 Huntington Avenue Boston
    MA, 02115
  • +1 617 585 1100
5.0
5+ reviews, 2 sources
  • The New England Conservatory is the oldest music school in the country. It is still considered one of the best music schools in America. NEC's faculty is made up of legends like George Russell, Bob Brookmeyer, Danilo Perez, Jerry Bergonzi, and Ran Blake. NEC's string program is now considered to ... more on TripAdvisor
  • You can catch great performances at Jordan Hall, a really beautiful intimate space, by top name professional groups all the time. However, take advantage ... more on Yelp

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New England Conservatory of Music
290 Huntington Avenue Boston
MA, 02115