- 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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Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island is a verdant expanse managed by the Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. It is a lovely place to hike, bike, relax, picnic or engage in birdwatching and nature photography.
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Enjoy the beautiful Rhode Island coastline as you coast up Ocean Drive. When the weather is clear, drivers on this immaculately-kept route can easily see for miles. Ocean Drive is also open to pedestrians and cyclists.
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Purgatory Chasm is a chasm formed by glaciers thousands of years ago. The chasm is about 10 feet wide, 120 feet long, and 50 feet deep. Visitors will find a small bridge over the chasm offering an unobstructed downward view.
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474 Sachuset Point Road, Middletown, RI 2842
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Middletown, Rhode Island's Sachuest Beach (Second Beach) is a favorite destination for nature lovers, seashell collectors, anglers, surfers and wildlife photographers. It is also a convenient launch site for canoes, kayaks and small motorboats.
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Middletown, Rhode Island is home to the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. This institution is one of the most important wildlife refuges on the Atlantic Coast, especially for migratory waterfowl.
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Originally a vacation home for a wealthy Philadelphia family, The Elms in Newport, Rhode Island was constructed in 1901. The property has several large gardens and is furnished with many original items, including fine art worth millions of dollars.
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Ghost Tours of Newport offers visitors an insight into the chilling haunted past of Newport, Rhode Island. The company offers a lantern-led night tour through the lanes of historic downtown.
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The 16-stall horse riding facility that is Victory Stables features 8 turnout paddocks, 450-acres of trails, overhead fans, and a wash rack. The facility also includes air conditioning, a refrigerator, and heating.
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474 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI 02842
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Featuring a flat beach area for lounging, sunbathing, and swimming, Second Beach / Sachuest Beach has bathrooms, picnic areas, and concession stands for visitors to utilize. The beach has smooth sandy shores and dunes for visitors to walk on.
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Located inside Beavertail State Park, the Beavertail Aquarium is a managed, small aquatic site that houses a variety of salt water fish and shell fish. Situated within the lighthouse museum in the park, the aquarium is open to visitors daily.