- 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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Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt, Marble House is part of the Newport Mansions pantheon. Commissioned by the stratospherically wealthy Vanderbilt family, the elegantly-columned Marble House is now a public museum.
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Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, the Fall River Historical Society maintains a variety of historically significant and interesting buildings and public spaces. Its headquarters was formerly connected to the Underground Railroad.
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Run by a local arts foundation, Imago Gallery of Art & Fine Craft features new exhibits every calendar year. The gallery also hosts receptions and book discussions led by local artists.
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Enjoy the beautiful Rhode Island coastline as you coast up Ocean Drive. When the weather is clear, drivers on this immaculately-kept route can easily see for miles. Ocean Drive is also open to pedestrians and cyclists.
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Direct access to the East Bay Bike Path and the town beach is provided at Burr's Hill Park. During the summer months, the park is also home to music concerts and movie presentations within its band shell.
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Originally a vacation home for a wealthy Philadelphia family, The Elms in Newport, Rhode Island was constructed in 1901. The property has several large gardens and is furnished with many original items, including fine art worth millions of dollars.
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Maplecroft is a historic house known as the residence for famous murder suspect Lizzie Borden until her death in 1927. Views of the local neighborhood are available along with photo opportunities of the landmark grounds.
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Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, the Oak Grove Cemetery was built in 1855. Since the 40-acre original cemetery opened, several expansion projects have increased its size to more than 100 acres. The Oak Grove Cemetery is the burial site for many people who played important roles in Fall River's history.
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Built in 1860, this Italian villa is one of the best kept mansions from the era. Containing original furnishings, paintings, and documents, visitors are able to see what style and life were like for one of America's most prosperous families.
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One of the most appealing of the Newport Mansions is The Breakers, which was constructed in the late 1800's. This massive stone mansion features elaborate exterior carvings and has a huge formal garden.