The Most Affordable Massachusetts Road Trip Takes You To 4 Stunning Sites For Under $100

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!

1. Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst

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

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

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

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!