- The list below includes 334 free or cheap things to do in or near Cranston, Rhode Island, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Bike Paths, Hiking Trails and Family Fun Center.
- From Pawtuxet Village to Village Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cranston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Providence, Fall River and Warwick.
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33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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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.
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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.
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100 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett, RI 2882
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Named for pioneering lifeguard Roger W. Wheeler, the Roger W. Wheeler State Beach is located in Narrangansett, Rhode Island. It features a playground, seasonal lifeguarding and over 60 picnic tables. This is a pet-free beach.
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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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51 Bedford St (Corner of Sixth St), New Bedford, MA 02740
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New Bedford Fire Museum is a locally run museum. Patrons can tour the museum and view the history of the trucks, memorabilia and the building itself. Children can dress up and slide down firefighter poles.
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Scenic Demarest Lloyd State Park is a 1800-foot, salt-water beach. The calm surf in this area is safe for families with children and allows visitors to observe ospreys, terns, hawks and egrets.
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Featuring a walking path, Coast Guard Park offers visitors views of the ocean and the various fishing vessels at the docks. The park has a Lightship Sailors Memorial to honor the lives lost in a sinking accident in 1944.
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Campanelli Stadium is home to the minor league baseball team the Brockton Rox. The stadium hosts all Rox home games, as well as a variety of special events, and holds frequent promotions.
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With its own 16' Meade LX200 Schmidt Cassegrain telescope, Frosty Drew Observatory lets visitors view the stars and other astronomical, deep space objects. Among these objects, visitors can see planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more.
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The majestic Point Judith Lighthouse is 51 feet tall and sits on the mouth of Narragansett Bay. The lighthouse is closed to visitors, but the grounds are usually open in clement weather. The Point Judith Lighthouse is managed by the United States Coast Guard.