- 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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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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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.
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Carol J Charters offers guided fishing trips in the waters off the Rhode Island coast. Visitors can fish for salt water fish like fluke, cod, tuna, black fish, and stripers.
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From skating lessons to hockey teams, Asiaf Skating Rink is an indoor ice rink that is open to the public for freestyle skating. The arena has a pro shop where visitors can purchase skates.
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The Old Colony YMCA is a community center and organization primarily specializing in programs for children, young adults, and families. They host summer day camps and sponsor local swim teams and tumbling groups among other activities.
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Patterned after a castle tower, The Towers is the only surviving portion of the historic Narrangansett Casino. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places and requires frequent repair work, as it is often damaged by hurricanes.
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Designed for multi-purposes, Southern Rhode Island Green Trail is suitable for running, skating and bicycling. Circling many parks and scenic areas, it is also ideal for nature walks and quiet romantic strolls.
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The historic home of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder and leader of the Christian Science movement, the Mary Baker Eddy Historic House offers guided tours as well as a museum that showcases archives, artifacts, and a variety of other materials.
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Visitors can see a variety of animals at Alderbrook Farm, from oxes to pigs to horses. The farm has its own store that sells fresh produce and eggs from its chickens.
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A local wildlife reserve, Rocky Woods comprises of a rugged terrain with a number of multi-purpose nature trails and a scenic overlook at Cedar Hill.