- Our list of the best things to do in Providence, Rhode Island, features the top 394 nearby activities — including 180 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Providence, RI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Providence, RI , followed by 362 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport, Fall River, North Kingstown, Warwick, Middletown, Pawtucket, Cranston, Jamestown, Foxboro, Tiverton, East Greenwich, Lincoln, Attleboro, Franklin, East Providence, Smithfield, Bristol, Cumberland, Taunton, Coventry, Portsmouth, Warren, Woonsocket, North Smithfield, Wickford, Stoughton, Medfield, Saunderstown, Narragansett, Exeter, Harrisville, Little Compton, Dennis Port and Chepachet
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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.
27.2 Miles
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.
27.3 Miles
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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New Bedford, Massachusetts is home to the Buttonwood Park Zoo, a mid-size zoo with 250 resident animals and 30 habitats. Most of the zoo's animals are native to North America and include bison, bighorn sheep, eagles, bears, seals, sea lions and mountain lions.
27.3 Miles
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.
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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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Rhode Island Jet Ski Rentals are the perfect choice for a fun and adventurous activity to partake in on your next trip to Narragansett. Jet Ski Rentals give some perspective to the beauty of Rhode Island from the water.