Free & Cheap Things to Do in Charlestown, RI

  • The list below includes 253 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlestown, Rhode Island, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Art Gallery.
  • From East Beach to Charlestown Town Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlestown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Groton, Narragansett and North Kingstown.
  • The list below includes 253 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlestown, Rhode Island, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Art Gallery.
  • From East Beach to Charlestown Town Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlestown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Groton, Narragansett and North Kingstown.
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40.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Kayaking 98 Smith Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy guided kayaking tours of the Salmon and Connecticut Rivers with Quiet Kayak Guided River Tours. The tours last for three hours and include kayaks, paddles, instruction, binoculars, and life jackets.
40.8 Miles
96% 538 votes
Castles 67 River Rd., East Haddam, CT MoreLess Info
Take a trip back in time on a tour of Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, Connecticut. Tours are available in the spring and summer. Large groups must schedule tours in advance.
40.9 Miles
72% 61 votes
Science Museums 174 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Ocean Explorium is a local marine science education center which offers visitors a chance to learn about oceanic life and its interaction with humans. It houses multiple acquatic exhibits and touch tanks which feature rays, sharks, jellyfish and more, coupled with many other non-living exhibits.
40.9 Miles
76% 17 votes
Art Museum 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
The New Bedford Art Museum is dedicated to the appreciation, preservation and creation of fine art. The museum's collections range from medieval manuscripts to African tribal masks, Asian watercolor paintings and a large selection of American art.
40.9 Miles
80% 15 votes
Bowling 66 Hathaway Road, New Bedford, MA MoreLess Info
Lanes are open for bowling daily at Wonder Bowl. Grab some friends and family or enjoy a solo game. Cosmic bowling is offered every Friday and Saturday night. Birthday parties and group bookings are available.
40.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Arts Centers 158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937 MoreLess Info
A museum and theater, the Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc features a wide variety of performances and exhibitions. The facility hosts films, plays, lectures, concerts, and an array of art displays.
41.0 Miles
98% 481 votes
Specialty Museums 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Established in 1903, New Bedford Whaling Museum houses one of the world's largest collection of artifacts related to the whaling industry including the world's largest whale ship model called the Lagoda as well as multiple art, science and history galleries.
41.0 Miles
88% 100 votes
National & State Parks 33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park preserves the whaling heritage of New Bedford which was a major whaling port in 19th-century. The park contains a historic landmark district, New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum among many other attractions.
41.0 Miles
91% 93 votes
Religious Buildings 15 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Constructed in 1832, Seamen's Bethel is a local chapel in New Bedford which gained popularity as the Whaleman's Chapel, as it was referred to in the famous novel, Moby-Dick.
41.0 Miles
25% 12 votes
Neighborhoods Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA MoreLess Info
Walking and people watching is an enjoyable pastime at Acushnet Avenue. Portuguese markets and bakeries line the streets. Other options for visitors include boutiques, an antique store and local pubs.
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