Free & Cheap Things to Do in Providence, RI

  • The list below includes 315 free or cheap things to do in or near Providence, Rhode Island, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
  • From Brown University to Swan Point Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Providence and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Warwick and North Kingstown.
  • The list below includes 315 free or cheap things to do in or near Providence, Rhode Island, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
  • From Brown University to Swan Point Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Providence and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Warwick and North Kingstown.
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Restaurant celebrating their 30th anniversary this year serves delicious Indian specialties, such as Tandoori chicken, samosas, and biryani
12.1 Miles
78% 27 votes
Other Entertainment 1195 Eddie Dowling Hwy Rt 146 S, North Smithfield, RI 02896 MoreLess Info
Rustic Drive-In Theatre is an authentic 1950s drive in theater with 3 screens that all show double features. The theater features a concession stand that offers clam cakes and soft serve ice cream.
12.2 Miles
90% 61 votes
Shopping Districts Hope Street, Bristol, RI MoreLess Info
Experience the idyllic setting of a quaint New England town when you visit Hope Street in Bristol, Rhode Island. Looking as if it has been untouched by time, visit the shops, cafés, and boutiques of this seaside town.
12.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Lake Arnald Road, Coventry, RI 2816 MoreLess Info
A 226 acre reservoir, Tiogue Lake offers several boat ramps for putting in kayaks, canoes, or larger craft. The lake is also stocked multiple times each spring season with trout.
12.6 Miles
97% 317 votes
National & State Parks Hope Street, Route 114, Bristol, RI MoreLess Info
Featuring 464-acres of parklands on the shores of Narragansett Bay, Colt State Park, is considered the jewel of Rhode Island's park system. Visitors enjoy miles of bike paths along the bay, over 400 picnic areas, and an open-air chapel.
12.6 Miles
92% 26 votes
Parks Thames Street, Bristol, RI 2809 MoreLess Info
Get some fresh air at Independence Park in the seaside town of Bristol. Bring a blanket and food for a picnic lunch, fly a kite, or toss a ball with a four-legged friend. There's even a waterfront path to sit and watch the boats.
12.7 Miles
97% 29 votes
Historic Homes 500 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809 MoreLess Info
As one of Bristol's most popular event spaces, the Linden Place Mansion tells the history of the area through grand architecture and beautiful surrounding landscape. The mansion is available for guided walking tours and features a museum store where guests can buy replicated items from inside the home.
12.7 Miles
96% 227 votes
Farms & Ranches 200 Woonsocket Hill Rd, North Smithfield, RI MoreLess Info
Family-owned and operated since 1900, Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery, has been Northern Rhode Island's choice for quality dairy and bakery products. Visitors are welcome to watch the cows being milked, or enjoy browsing the fresh baked goods.
12.8 Miles
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Art Gallery 5580 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI 2818 MoreLess Info
The Heritage Gallery & Glass Studio is a 1,400-sqft indoor art facility that includes a showroom, a glass workshop, and classroom space. The gallery is handicap accessible and has parking.
12.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Arts Centers 963 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry, RI 2816 MoreLess Info
Featuring dance programs for children, Beaulieu Rita Dance & Gymnastics Center has a facility with wooden floors, wall to wall mirrors, and ballet bars to practice on. The center has a sports shop with dance clothing and accessories.
13.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Specialty Museums Bristol, RI MoreLess Info
Located in Bristol, Rhode Island along the Narragansett Bay, the Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame outlines the history of the America's Cup competition through its maritime displays. A sailing school is also featured at the site.
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