Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bristol, RI

  • 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.
  • 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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49.9 Miles
96% 28 votes
Specialty Museums 3353 Main St., Barnstable, MA 02630 MoreLess Info
Spanning over 220 years, the artifacts collected by the U.S. Coast Guard Museum tell a story of the country's maritime history. View artifacts including dinnerware, oil lamps used on historic missions, flags, metals, and navigation tools.
49.9 Miles
68% 276 votes
Beaches New London, CT MoreLess Info
When the weather is warm, everyone loves to spend time at Ocean Beach Park in New London, Connecticut. This water-themed amusement park offers a clean, 'sugar sand' beach, an Olympic-sized pool, waterslides, a secure locker facility, a mini-golf course and an extensive boardwalk.
49.9 Miles
95% 22 votes
Arts Centers 191 Highland Ave, Ste 1A, Somerville, MA 02143 MoreLess Info
Center for Arts at the Armory is a performing arts center residing in the historic Armory building. The center hosts performances from a wide variety of genres, from comedy to theater. The center also maintains a small cafe.
49.9 Miles
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History Museums 3353 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 2630 MoreLess Info
Trayser Museum Group Coast Guard Heritage Museum has two floors worth of exhibits revolving around the Coast Guard, lighthouses, lightships and boat rescues. They display uniforms, artifacts, and models and also have a gift shop.
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Fishing 186 Millway, Barnstable, MA 2630 MoreLess Info
Accommodating novices and fishermen of all skill levels, Lady J Sport Fishing takes visitors to bay's prime bass fishing locations. The captain provides all the necessary fishing equipment, from custom rods to light tackle.
50.0 Miles
96% 25 votes
Libraries 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 MoreLess Info
Over three million items are on 20 miles of shelves at American Antiquarian society, including books, newspapers, sheet music and more. Notably, the library holds the largest collection of printed materials through 1876. Free public tours are offered every Wednesday afternoon.
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50% 2 votes
Paintball 96 Airport Rd, Barnstable, MA 2601 MoreLess Info
A unique entertainment venue near Cape Cod, Balls to the Wall Paintball is a fun place for families with kids. Providing activities like laser tag, skating and indoor paintball, it is an ideal place to visit in inclement weather.
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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.
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100% 1 votes
Paintball 96 Airport Road, Hyannis, MA 2601 MoreLess Info
Balls To the Wall Paintball is a family entertainment facility that features a funbox skate park, a lazer runner laser tag arena, and an airsoft pro shop. The facility also is available for birthday parties.
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