- 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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The 300-acre Norman Bird Sancuary in Middletown, Rhode Island is criss-crossed by seven hiking trails. Its avian denizens include dozens of migratory species and local waterfowl. The Sanctuary is also heavily involved in community outreach and children's environmental education.
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Despite its name, Third Beach in Middletown, Rhode Island is a series of four beaches. These beautiful and scenic strips of coastland are appealing charter launch sites and fishing spots. In clement weather, swimming is also popular.
7.2 Miles
Conanicut Island Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve on the small and picturesque island of Conanicut. The sanctuary offers excellent opportunities for birdwatching, and offers hiking trails through wetland landscapes.
7.2 Miles
Located next to Maidford River, Paradise Valley Park features a windmill built in 1810 and is home to local community events. The park provides a walking trail, picnic tables and benches as well as grassy and wooded areas.
7.4 Miles
A salt marsh with bordering upland field and wooded areas is preserved through the Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge. Visitors to the refuge can access hiking along trails through the area, photography opportunities, and bird watching.
7.7 Miles
Across from the Taunton River, Kennedy Park features sports facilities for baseball, tennis and basketball along with a swimming pool and a skating pond. The park provides open grassy fields, a children's playground, walking paths and picnic areas.
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474 Sachuset Point Road, Middletown, RI 2842
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Middletown, Rhode Island's Sachuest Beach (Second Beach) is a favorite destination for nature lovers, seashell collectors, anglers, surfers and wildlife photographers. It is also a convenient launch site for canoes, kayaks and small motorboats.
7.9 Miles
Middletown, Rhode Island is home to the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. This institution is one of the most important wildlife refuges on the Atlantic Coast, especially for migratory waterfowl.
7.9 Miles
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474 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI 02842
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Featuring a flat beach area for lounging, sunbathing, and swimming, Second Beach / Sachuest Beach has bathrooms, picnic areas, and concession stands for visitors to utilize. The beach has smooth sandy shores and dunes for visitors to walk on.
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Purgatory Chasm is a chasm formed by glaciers thousands of years ago. The chasm is about 10 feet wide, 120 feet long, and 50 feet deep. Visitors will find a small bridge over the chasm offering an unobstructed downward view.