The empty expanse is livened up by free concerts sponsored by the city on summer Wednesday evenings. Read more.
Free tours of the Arnold Arboretum Saturdays at 10:30, Sundays at 1 p.m., and Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. through November. arboretum.harvard.edu
Though some events are free to members only, the Old South Meeting House also hosts free ones for nonmembers. 617-482-6439, oldsouthmeetinghouse.org
Shakespeare on the Common performances here are always fun. In 2012, "Coriolanus" will be performed from July 25 - August 12,Tuesdays-Saturdays 8pm & Sundays 7pm. Read more.
It costs money to join, but this private library offers free tours of its treasures on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Reservations required. Meet at the circulation desk. 617-227-0270, ext. 279 Read more.
Enjoy strolling Olmsted's parks any day of the week. Or try one of the free walking tours, Sundays, 1 to 2:30 p.m., through October. Read more.
Drink your tea pinky out at the Taj Boston's rooftop champagne brunch buffet on the hotel's 17th floor. The meal will cost you but the sweeping views of the city are free. Read more.
This classic diner named after John Hughes's 1985 movie serves menu items named after the movie characters. Go ahead: Wear your scrunchies and Chucks while dining to an 80's soundtrack. Read more.
Solid for people short on cash and/or time...under 30 min from boston and $3 to park....not the best beach but certainly not the worst....
From 1975 to 1995, FBI agent John Connolly met here with Boston's most notorious mobster, Winter Hill Gang leader Whitey Bulger, to discuss all sorts of fun stuff — like who got whacked. Read more.
You could spend an entire day here and still want to come back to see everything you missed. Membership highly recommended.
Be sure to see over 3,000 glass flowers commissioned in 1886, representing more than 830 plant species. Read more.
Explore the 4th floor of the Sackler. Works from Degas, Renoir, Picasso, Sargent, Monet, Van Gogh, Manet and more all in one room! Especially take your time admiring the sampling of Picasso pieces.
Before you go, take the time to write down possible questions to ask the interpreters.You will get the most for your buck
