Free & Cheap Things to Do in Providence, RI

  • The list below includes 315 free or cheap things to do in or near Providence, Rhode Island, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
  • From Brown University to Swan Point Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Providence and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Warwick and North Kingstown.
  • The list below includes 315 free or cheap things to do in or near Providence, Rhode Island, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
  • From Brown University to Swan Point Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Providence and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Warwick and North Kingstown.
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24.7 Miles
97% 3366 votes
Historic Homes 44 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
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.
24.7 Miles
84% 32 votes
312

Chepstow

History Museums Narragansett Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
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.
24.7 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.
24.8 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.
24.9 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.
25.1 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…
25.4 Miles
99% 86 votes
Kayaking 94 B Middlebridge Rd., Narragansett, RI 2882 MoreLess Info
Kayaking enthusiasts count on Narrow River Kayaks for top-quality rental kayaks, safety gear, souvenirs and other accoutrements. The company also offers guided kayak tours of the Narrangansett Coast. Reeservations are recommended.
25.4 Miles
97% 1263 votes
Historic Homes Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
Rhode Island's Newport Mansions are a series of opulent former residences now cared for by the Preservation Society of Newport County. Most of the mansions were constructed at the turn of the 20th century.
25.4 Miles
86% 597 votes
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Rosecliff

History Museums 584 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
Located in Newport, Rhode Island, Rosecliff is a mansion designed by architect Stanford White and built in the 1890's. It is now a museum and event venue. Rosecliff also has its own tavern and bar.
25.4 Miles
65% 23 votes
Historic Sites 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Seen in movies like The Great Gatsby and Amistad, Rosecliff Mansion is an early 20th Century manor home. The residence is maintained by a local preservation society that offers electronic and guided tours of the house and grounds daily.
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