- Our list of the best things to do in Wakefield, Rhode Island, features the top 334 nearby activities — including 148 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Wakefield, RI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Wakefield, RI , followed by 322 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport, Westerly, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Warwick, Middletown, Charlestown, Cranston, Mystic, Jamestown, Tiverton, East Greenwich, Bristol, Stonington, Mashantucket, Coventry, Portsmouth, Warren, Watch Hill, East Providence, Wickford, Providence, Misquamicut, Fall River, Exeter, Dennis Port, Little Compton and Saunderstown
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At Greenwich Bay Sailing Assoc, visitors can learn the basics of sailing and gain confidence in their skills with experienced instructors. The association also hosts racing events where visitors can watch students compete.
15.8 Miles
Windmill Cottage is a historic house and former windmill. It was home to George Washington Greene, a former American consul to Rome and historian. It was purchased for Greene by his friend, the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
15.8 Miles
Situated on 490 acres, Goddard Memorial State Park features a nine hole golf course, a performing arts center and open playing fields. The park has places for swimming, picnic tables, forested areas and trails suitable for hiking and horseback riding.
15.8 Miles
With performers ranging from magicians to classic rock tribute bands, The Greenwich Odeum is a performing arts venue with weekly events. The venue is located in a historic 1920s building that once functioned as a vaudeville theater.
15.9 Miles
Located within a historic 1913 style building, the Varnum Memorial Armory is host to a number of different events throughout the year. The armory offers a large meeting room, display area, offices, and a military museum with numerous historic artifacts.
15.9 Miles
Rhode Island Paddle Sports is a kayak and stand up paddle board rental company that carries fishing, double, and single kayaks. The company is available to accommodate large private parties.
15.9 Miles
Built on Sandy Point in the 1850s, the Prudence Island Lighthouse is valued both as an historic place and a still-active signal light. Owned by the US Coast Guard, the building is open to visitors only by special arrangement.
16.2 Miles
Green Animals Topiary Garden is the oldest in the United States having been started in 1912. Today there are more than 80 pieces of topiary, vegetable and herb gardens, orchards, and a Victorian house overlooking the bay.
16.3 Miles
Spanning 210.9-acres of land, Patience Island is best known for being the fourth-largest island in Narragansett Bay. The island is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and can be reached by private boat.
16.4 Miles
Escobar's Highland Farm is a working farm open to the public. Its highlight is an 8 acre corn maze, which has a unique design each year, and visitors can also go on hayrides and explore a large pumpkin patch.