There’s nothing better than a Massachusetts vacation. From Pittsfield to Provincetown, Massachusetts is full of events and attractions that are unique, affordable, and fun for the whole family. Here we track deals and specials from across the Commonwealth that a family of four can enjoy for under $50.
A family of four is qualified as two adults and two children (age 12 and under). Prices are subject to change; many attractions offer various price structures for residents, children, seniors, students, and military; please call the attraction in advance to check prices, availability, and times.

Select a region to find great things to do under $50
Greater Boston
Paul Revere House
Boston
$12 for 2 adults
$14 for 2 adults with 2 childrenIsabella Stewart Gardener Museum
Boston
$40 for 2 adults
$40 for 2 adults with 2 childrenUSS Constitution
Charlestown
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 childrenWaterworks Museum
Brighton
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 childrenBeacon Hill Underground Railroad Walking Tour
Boston
$10 for 2 adults
$10 for 2 adults with 2 childrenCastle Island
Boston
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 childrenThe Mapparium at Christian Science Center
Boston
$12 for 2 adults
$12 for 2 adults with 2 childrenInstitute of Contemporary Art – ICA
Boston
$40 for 2 adults (Free Thursdays after 5 p.m.)
$40 for 2 adults with 2 children (Free Thursdays after 5 p.m.)Mass Art Art Museum
Boston
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 childrenHarvard Art Museum
Cambridge
$40 for 2 adults (free on Sundays)
$40 for 2 adults with 2 children (free on Sundays)
North of Boston
Cape Ann Museum
Gloucester
$30 for 2 adults
$30 for 2 adults with 2 childrenBoott Cotton Mills Museum
Lowell
$12 for 2 adults
$18 for 2 adults with 2 childrenCastle Hill on the Crane Estate
Ipswich
$20 for 2 adults
$30 for 2 adults with 2 childrenIpswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Topsfield
$10 per vehicle for 2 adults
$10 per vehicle for 2 adults with 2 childrenNew England Quilt Museum
Lowell
$18 for 2 adults
$18 for 2 adults with 2 childrenThe Butterfly Place
Westford
$28 for 2 adults
$48 for 2 adults with 2 childrenFriendship of Salem
Salem
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 childrenAddison Gallery Of American Art
Andover
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 childrenThe Johnathan Corwin House: The Witch House
Salem
$18 for 2 adults
$36 for 2 adults with 2 children
South of Boston
Patriots Hall Of Fame
Foxborough
$20 for 2 adults
$30 for 2 adults with 2 childrenButtonwood Park Zoo
New Bedford
$20 for 2 adults
$36 for 2 adults with 2 childrenFort Phoenix Historic Park
Fairhaven
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 childrenThe Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
New Bedford
$16 for 2 adults
$22 for 2 adults with 2 childrenFuller Craft Museum
Brockton
Free for 2 adults (donations accepted)
Free for 2 adults with 2 children (donations accepted)Plymouth Memorial State Park
Plymouth
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 childrenCapron Park Zoo
Attleboro
$20 for 2 adults
$37 for 2 adults with 2 childrenWWI Memorial Park and Zoo
North Attleboro
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 children
Cape Cod & the Islands
Toad Hall Classic Car Museum
Barnstable
$16 for 2 adults
$24 for 2 adults with 2 childrenGreen Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen
East Sandwich
$10 for 2 adults suggested donation
$16 for 2 adults with 2 children suggested donationMartha’s Vineyard Museum
Martha's Vineyard
$36 for 2 adults
$46 for 2 adults with 2 childrenSandwich Glass Museum
Sandwich
$24 for 2 adults
$28 for 2 adults with 2 childrenCape Cod Museum of Art
Dennis
$20 for 2 adults
$20 for 2 adults with 2 childrenTaylor Bray Farm
Yarmouth Port
Free for 2 adults (donations accepted)
Free for 2 adults with 2 children (donations accepted)Museum of African American History
Nantucket
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 childrenMassachusetts Air & Space Museum
Hyannis
$20 for 2 adults
$40 for 2 adults with 2 children
Central Massachusetts
Hull Lifesaving Museum
Hull
$16 for 2 adults
$32 for 2 adults with 2 childrenFitchburg Art Museum
Fitchburg
$18 for 2 adults
$18 for 2 adults with 2 childrenWorcester Historical Museum and Salisbury Mansion
Worcester
$20 for 2 adults
$40 for 2 adults with 2 childrenFruitlands Museum
Harvard
$10 for 2 adults suggested donation
$20 for 2 adults with 2 childrenSamuel Slater Experience
Webster
$32 for 2 adults
$46 for 2 adults with 2 childrenHike at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Sutton
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 children
Western Massachusetts
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Amherst
$24 for 2 adults
$40 for 2 adultsClark Art Institute
Williamstown
March is free for 2 adults; April is $40 for 2 adults
March is free for 2 adults with 2 children; April is $40 for 2 adults with 2 childrenSmith College Museum of Art
Northampton
$10 for 2 adults
$10 for 2 adults with 2 childrenThe Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield
$30 for 2 adults
$46 for 2 adults with 2 childrenNorman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge
$40 for 2 adults
$40 for 2 adults with 2 childrenHike at Bish Bash Falls
Mount Washington
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 childrenYankee Candle Village
South Deerfield
Free for 2 adults
Free for 2 adults with 2 childrenHistoric Deerfield
Deerfield
$14 for 2 adults
$14 for 2 adults with 2 childrenSusan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum
Adams
$20 for 2 adults
$32 for 2 adults with 2 children