Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bristol, RI

  • The list below includes 336 free or cheap things to do in or near Bristol, Rhode Island, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, History Museums, Beaches and Botanical Gardens.
  • From Colt State Park to Independence Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bristol and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Providence, Fall River and Narragansett.
  • The list below includes 336 free or cheap things to do in or near Bristol, Rhode Island, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, History Museums, Beaches and Botanical Gardens.
  • From Colt State Park to Independence Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bristol and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Providence, Fall River and Narragansett.
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13.8 Miles
95% 44 votes
Colleges & Universities 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02908 MoreLess Info
A campus rich in faith, culture, and history, Providence College teaches an operates with good morals. Providence keeps faith as a main operating principle, encouraging its students to discover faith and providing the buildings to do so.
13.9 Miles
97% 1177 votes
192

The Elms

Historic Homes 367 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
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.
13.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Marinas 244 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835 MoreLess Info
Dutch Harbor Boat Yard provides a full service boat yard and mooring field offering boating service, storage, and maintenance. Their moorings also include launch service, Wi Fi and laundry along with indoor and outdoor shower facilities.
14.0 Miles
84% 32 votes
194

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.
14.0 Miles
73% 83 votes
Haunted Tours 270 Bellevue Ave., #321, Newport, RI MoreLess Info
Ghost Tours of Newport offers visitors an insight into the chilling haunted past of Newport, Rhode Island. The company offers a lantern-led night tour through the lanes of historic downtown.
14.0 Miles
85% 152 votes
Parks Newport Avenue/Route 1A, Pawtucket, RI MoreLess Info
Slater Memorial Park is the jewel of Pawtucket's park system with its abundant picnic areas, walking and biking trails, tennis courts, and sports fields. Also found here is a historic Loof Carousel that was installed in the park in 1910.
14.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Farmers Markets 2325 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, RI 2852 MoreLess Info
Built in the mid-18th century, Casey Farm is a historic farm site that overlooks the scenic Narragansett Bay. The farm offers guided tours that visit the farmyard and cemetery located on-site where guests learn the history of the Casey family.
14.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 120 Racquet Road, Jamestown, RI 2835 MoreLess Info
Cottrell Pier - Greens Beach is a private beach and wooden pier. Members can lounge on the beach, swim, and walk on the pier. The beach is also suitable for private parties and barbeques.
14.1 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.
14.1 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.
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