- 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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With a number of fine arts and jewelry up for auction, Grogan & Company is a bustling and lively auction house. Typical available items include a number of original pieces from famous artists such as Norman Rockwell and vintage jewelry.
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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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Accommodating visitors of all skill levels, Livinit Fishing Guide Service takes visitors on a fishing tour of Martha's Vineyard. The service focuses on catching bluefish, striped bass, and albacore species.
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Sandwich Glass Museum showcases the history of Sandwich which is the oldest town on Cape Cod and known for its glass industry. The museum houses a variety of glass artworks and organizes a daily glass blowing demonstration.
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Napatree Point / Beach is a sandy spit that was created by a geologic process called the long shore drift. The beach stretches 1.5-miles in length along the Block Island Sound.
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Historic Sandwich Village is a local tourist destination being home to a number of historic buildings, gardens, shops and other local attractions such as the glass museum and the Quincy Tree House.
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Hoxie House dates back to 1675 and is one of the oldest saltbox houses in the state. Restored and preserved, the house features a range of authentic artifacts and furnishings.
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Built in1808, Watch Hill Lighthouse, sits atop a bluff near the entrance to Fishers Island Sound in southern Rhode Island. The site, while the building is closed to the public, features breathtaking ocean views and a glimpse at the incredible ocean-front homes.
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Cape Cod Canal Visitors Center is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and houses a range of interactive exhibits which include a retired patrol boat and a DVD presentation about the Canal's local history and culture.
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Dexter Grist Mill, built in 1654, is a popular tourist attraction that still functions as a working mill. Visitors can even purchase fresh cornmeal ground that day. Open mid-May through early September.