- The list below includes 336 free or cheap things to do in or near Bristol, Rhode Island, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, History Museums, Beaches and Botanical Gardens.
- From Colt State Park to Independence Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bristol and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Providence, Fall River and Narragansett.
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Located on 350-acres of land, Ryan Park is a public park that allows visitors to access the outdoors and provides them with a number of amenities. These amenities include sports fields, a playground, and over four miles of trails.
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A multidisciplinary arts facility, the Jamestown Arts Center brings a variety of artistic, cultural, and educational experiences to the area. The facility hosts concerts, art exhibits, films, and educational programs.
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Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt, Marble House is part of the Newport Mansions pantheon. Commissioned by the stratospherically wealthy Vanderbilt family, the elegantly-columned Marble House is now a public museum.
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50 Narragansett Ave.,, Jamestown, RI
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Fire Department Memorial Building displays an array of antique fire-fighting equipment including an 1894 Lafrance Steam Fire Engine. Additional exhibits consist of antique firefighting equipment and photographs as well as a restored hand tub from the 1850's.
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194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
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The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum chronicles the history of tennis from the 12th century through present day within the former Newport Casino, one of the finest examples in the world of Victorian shingle-style architecture. Visitors can also visit touchscreen informational kiosks dedicated to the g…
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The Jamestown Fire Memorial Museum features a variety of fire artifacts, including an 1894 Steam pumper, a 1947 Dodge pumper / engine, and a 1925 LaFrance pumper / engine. The location, which is operated by volunteer firefighters, offers information on the history of firefighting.
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41 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835
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Guests can enjoy a large playground composed entirely of recycled materials at the Jamestown Community Playground. The playground features several climbing structures, swings, sandboxes, ramps, tire bridges, and open play areas.
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The Swan Point Cemetery was established in 1846 and has grown into a large, historic cemetery that welcomes all races and religions. The site also features a 200-acre garden and an adjoining bike trail.
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Situated in a preserved 19th century school house, the Jamestown Historical Society and Museum features a collection of artifacts and memorabilia reflecting the history of Jamestown Island. The Society hosts a variety of lectures and programs.
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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.