Top 10 Freebies
By Citysearch Staff, Boston
From complimentary treats to fee-free museums, these freebies will keep your social calendar full even when your wallet is empty.
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Freedom Trail
15 State St, Boston, MA
Free guided tours of one of the nation's great historic walks are held on weekdays. -
Wally's Cafe
427 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
Local jazz institution offers free live music nightly in upbeat, cramped environs. -
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
On Wednesdays after 4pm, admission is free (voluntary contributions are welcomed). -
Sunset Cantina
916 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
Popular B.U. eatery offers a free (with drink purchase) "Midnight Madness" buffet on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights from midnight to 1am. -
Massachusetts State House
24 Beacon St Ste 195, Boston, MA
Free guided tours last 30-45 minutes and are offered weekdays between 10am and 4pm. -
Sports Depot
353 Cambridge St, Allston, MA
Mammoth sports bar offers free pizza (Mondays, 9pm-closing) and 99 cent appetizers (weekdays, 4pm-6pm, 10:30pm-closing) at the bar with drink purchase. -
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston St, Boston, MA
The country's oldest major city library offers free art and architecture tours daily, except for Wednesdays. -
Institute of Contemporary Art
100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA
Entry to the city's premier modern art museum is free on Thursdays after 5pm. -
Boston Billiard Club
126 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA
Groups of girls (four or more) enjoy free pool on Wednesday nights. -
Museum of Bad Art
580 High St (Dedham Community Theater), Dedham, MA
There's no admission to the self-proclaimed "world's only museum dedicated to bad art."
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Midtown Hotel
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
Tourist-class hotel offers great prices and a convenient Back Bay location.
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Anna's Taqueria
1412 Beacon St Ste 1, Brookline, MA
Popular local chain sells straightforward, overstuffed burritos and quesadillas, served fast and cheap. -
Kelly's Roast Beef
410 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA
Local bastion of roast beef sandwiches and fried seafood thrills area families with several area locations. -
Tage Inn
23 Cummings St, Somerville, MA
This slightly off-the-beaten path hotel offers comfortable accommodations for budget travelers.
