Free & Cheap Things to Do in Portsmouth, RI

  • The list below includes 325 free or cheap things to do in or near Portsmouth, Rhode Island, including 103 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area, Farms & Ranches and Gardens.
  • From Green Animals Topiary Gardens to Prudence Island Hiking Trails, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portsmouth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Providence, Fall River and Narragansett.
  • The list below includes 325 free or cheap things to do in or near Portsmouth, Rhode Island, including 103 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area, Farms & Ranches and Gardens.
  • From Green Animals Topiary Gardens to Prudence Island Hiking Trails, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portsmouth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Providence, Fall River and Narragansett.
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9.3 Miles
73% 83 votes
Haunted Tours 270 Bellevue Ave., #321, Newport, RI MoreLess Info
Ghost Tours of Newport offers visitors an insight into the chilling haunted past of Newport, Rhode Island. The company offers a lantern-led night tour through the lanes of historic downtown.
9.3 Miles
86% 111 votes
Historic Homes Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Built in a Gothic Revival architecture style, Kingscote - Newport Mansion is a 19th century historical site open to the public for tours. The mansion retains many of its original furnishings and architectural features from when it was first built.
9.3 Miles
94% 51 votes
Colleges & Universities 100 Ochre Point, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
With a passion for historical preservation, Salve Regina University has acquired local historical homes and mansions, making it a unique and beautiful campus. The old homes have been turned into dorms, classrooms, and other school buildings, making the tour different from any other.
9.5 Miles
59% 164 votes
Beaches Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick, RI 2886 MoreLess Info
Rhode Island's Oakland Beach is located in Warwick. This saltwater beach sits on Greenwich Bay and connects to Narrangansett Bay. Beach features several convenient small-craft launching docks. It is most popular in warm weather, but is open throughout the year.
9.5 Miles
97% 169 votes
Specialty Shops 688 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Thames Glass is a specialty shop that specializes in hand-blown glass pieces by artist Matthew Buechner. The shop offers an array of items such as glass-blown ornaments, office supplies, home decor items, art pieces and glassware.
9.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 544-610 President Avenue, Fall River, MA 2720 MoreLess Info
Fall River's North Park features a wide variety of amenities for visitors. Situated on over 25 acres, the park has multiple baseball fields, basketball courts, a pond for ice skating, and a skate park.
9.6 Miles
100% 10 votes
History Museums 50 Narragansett Ave.,, Jamestown, RI MoreLess Info
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.
9.6 Miles
91% 171 votes
Lighthouses Ocean Drive, Newport, RI MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register for Historic places, the public is welcome to visit and tour the exterior and grounds of Castle Lighthouse. In operation, the lighthouse rests on a rocky cliff and offers panoramic, ocean views.
9.6 Miles
Open to the general public from May through early September, the National Museum of American Illustration focuses on their subject from a variety of periods and styles. Housed in Vernon Court, the museum's American Imagist Collection features works by such well-known artists as Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell…
9.6 Miles
100% 10 votes
History Museums 50 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI MoreLess Info
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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