- 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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Power St. and Gano St., Roger Williams Square, Providence, RI
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As a walking tour, Providence Tours by Deena leads visitors to the historical and architectural sites of the city. The guide customizes the tour based on what the visitors are interested in seeing.
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A waterfront park, India Point Park features a network of walking and jogging paths that provide scenic views, as well as covered picnic areas and shady places to sit. The park also has a boat house, and offers sailing lessons.
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18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Established in 1903, New Bedford Whaling Museum houses one of the world's largest collection of artifacts related to the whaling industry including the world's largest whale ship model called the Lagoda as well as multiple art, science and history galleries.
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33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park preserves the whaling heritage of New Bedford which was a major whaling port in 19th-century. The park contains a historic landmark district, New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum among many other attractions.
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Constructed in 1832, Seamen's Bethel is a local chapel in New Bedford which gained popularity as the Whaleman's Chapel, as it was referred to in the famous novel, Moby-Dick.
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Walking and people watching is an enjoyable pastime at Acushnet Avenue. Portuguese markets and bakeries line the streets. Other options for visitors include boutiques, an antique store and local pubs.
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1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746
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New Bedford's St. Anthony of Padua Church is a large and elaborate Roman Catholic Church. Its beautiful interior features intricate stained glass, many sculptures and soaring marble columns. See the parish website for the Mass schedule.
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The new Bedford Museum of Glass
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61 Wamsutta St, New Bedford, MA
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The New Bedford Museum of Glass celebrates the beauty and history of glass within this seaport town. The collection continues to grow and includes art glass made by the famous Mount Washington and Pairpont factories.
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The Hera Cooperative Gallery features art from a wide array of mediums and styles by a variety of talented artists. Founded in 1974, it is also an historical place as one of the earliest women's cooperative galleries.
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The small Cable Car Cinema & Cafe is essentially an arthouse theater which shows independent and artistic productions. Full meals are created at the adjoining cafe along with specialty coffees.