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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42.2 Miles
100% 7 votes
History Museums 301 The Driftway, Scituate, MA MoreLess Info
The 1732 residence of Captain Benjamin James is now the site of the Maritime and Mossing Museum. There are currently six growing exhibits that cover local history and famous area shipwrecks, and each has its own descriptive videos.
42.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Albion Street at Lowell Street, Somerville, MA 02144 MoreLess Info
A small, multi-use park spanning just under an acre, Albion Park features a playground for kids with a variety of equipment, including jungle gyms, swings, and slides. The playground also features a splash play area.
42.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 301 Driftway, Scituate, MA 2066 MoreLess Info
Scituate's Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum is located in what was once the home of Captain Benjamin James, a building that dates back to 1739. The museum hosts six evolving exhibits, each with narration.
42.3 Miles
92% 447 votes
Movie Theaters 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144 MoreLess Info
Providing both screen and stage performances, Somerville Theatre offers economical entertainment in the Greater Boston area. There are also concerts and musical acts scheduled at this locale throughout the year.
42.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 55 Bridge Street, Willimantic, CT 6226 MoreLess Info
Located on the site of the former Columbia Junction Freight Yard, the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum showcases historical locomotives and railroad buildings. Visitors can take a guided tour through the museum and kids can operate an 1850's style pump-car.
42.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Marinas 2 A Street, Hull, MA 02045 MoreLess Info
The Sunset Bay Marina is a public marina that features 150 slips that can accommodate yachts that span up to 52-feet in length. The marina also has an in-house gas and diesel engine repair service.
42.4 Miles
75% 8 votes
Farmers Markets 4 High Street, Stonington, CT 06378 MoreLess Info
Featuring over a dozen vendors, Stonington Village Farmers' Market offers food items including local produce, baked and homemade goods, meats, seafood, jams and dairy products. The market also provides music, crafts, plants and an assortment of handmade items.
42.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 8-14 Northwest Street, Stonington, CT 6378 MoreLess Info
Located along Stonington Harbor, Stonington Village Playground is a small community playground with a wooded play structure, slides, swings and other play equipment. The park has a paved perimeter walking path, a gazebo and picnic tables.
42.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks Water Street, Stonington, CT 6378 MoreLess Info
Overlooking Stonington Harbor, Cannon Square is a small park area that commemorates the Battle of Stonington in 1814. The square features a grass field and trees along with two cannons used in the battle and an obelisk.
42.4 Miles
83% 12 votes
Beaches 153 Bay Street, Westerly, RI 02891 MoreLess Info
Featuring an antique carousel, Watch Hill Carousel & Beach offers visitors scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is within walking distance of the downtown, which has shops and a lighthouse for visitors to see.
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