Travel these days can be quite pricey, and that’s why day trips and short Massachusetts road trips have become quite popular. However, even hopping in the car and hitting the road can hit our wallets hard with rising gas prices. We decided to try something different and put together some affordable trips in Massachusetts that won’t cost more than $100 for a family of four. Have a look at the route and see if this is a trip you wish to embark on.

For your convenience, here is a Google Maps link to use. Customize it by adding or deleting stops. Now, let’s hit the road!

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1. Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst
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125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is a colorful family-friendly museum that kids and adults alike will love. Enjoy interactive exhibits and view thousands of illustrations. It's an extraordinary space to explore.

Cost: $9 per adult and $6 per child (ages 1 through 18), senior, teacher, or student. Members visit for free.
2. Beneski Museum of Natural History, Amherst
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11 Barrett Hill Dr, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
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Our next stop is the Beneski Museum of Natural History. Here visitors can view over 1,700 objects in exhibits on dinosaurs, geology, anthropology, and more. Get in touch with your inner scientist here! Check out the Amherst College website for more information.

Cost: FREE!
3. Yankee Candle, South Deerfield
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25 Greenfield Rd, South Deerfield, MA 01373, USA
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The largest candle store in New England happens to celebrate Christmas year-round. Yankee Candle is 90,000 square feet of family-friend fun and candles. Even if you aren't a huge fan of candles, you'll be pretty impressed with the collection they have here.

Cost: FREE!
4. Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield
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39 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201, USA
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View art and learn a bit of history and science at the Berkshire Museum. Children will love the aquarium and special exhibits while adults will be intrigued by the historical displays and art. You can learn more on the Berkshires Museum website.

Cost: $15 per adult and $8 per child (ages 4 through 17). Museum members, as well as children ages three and under, are admitted for free.

Are you ready to embark on some affordable trips in Massachusetts? What other affordable attractions would you add to this route? Let us know in the comments section! Free things to do in Massachusetts might be hard to find, but they’re not impossible to come by. If you have a few affordable activities to share with your fellow residents, let’s hear those, too!

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Affordable Trips In Massachusetts

Megan Todaro | February 10, 2023

What are the best affordable day trips in Massachusetts?

The best affordable day trips in Massachusetts include stopping at:

  • Kimball Farm, Westford (additional locations in Lancaster and Carlisle)
  • Four Elements Salon, Westport
  • The Three Sisters Sanctuary, Goshen
  • Taza Chocolate Factory Tour, Somerville
  •  North Adams
  • Wolf Hollow, Ipswich
  • Moore State Park, Paxton
  • Hilltop Orchards & Furnace Brook Winery, Richmond
  • Ramblewild, Lanesborough
  • Raynham Flea Market, Raynham
  • Gingerbread Village, Martha's Vineyard

 

These day trip adventures in Massachusetts offer something unique with each stop. Plus, each of these MA attractions won’t break the bank when you visit, even bringing the whole family.

What is the coolest Massachusetts road trip?

As far as Massachusetts road trips go, the coolest trip involves exploring the best hidden gems in the state. The Hidden Gems Road Trip will have you exploring some of the greatest little-known locations in Massachusetts. These locations include:

  • Dogtown & Babson Boulder Trail, Gloucester
  • Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery, Salem
  • Forest Hills Cemetery, Jamaica Plain
  • Ponyhenge, Lincoln
  • Author's Ridge at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord
  • Bancroft Castle, Groton
  • Glacial Potholes, Shelburne Falls
  • Natural Bridge State Park, North Adams

 

Are there any free things to do in Massachusetts?

Yes, there are plenty of free things to do in Massachusetts, especially when it comes to the outdoors. These free outdoor activities include:

  • Fort Hill, Eastham
  • Cape Cod Rail Trail
  • Freedom Trail, Boston
  • Rose Kennedy's Greenway, Boston
  • Minute Man National Historic Park, Lincoln
  • Blue Hills Reservation, Milton
  • Bridge of Flowers, Shelburne Falls

 

These free outdoor activities in Massachusetts don’t cost a penny but allow guests to reconnect with nature in various ways.

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