- 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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An off-leash dog park with separate sections for large and small dogs, the Pawtucket Dog Park offers generous open spaces for dogs to play, run, and socialize. The park offers water supplies and materials for cleaning up after dogs.
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Paint & Vino is a wine bar and paint studio. Visitors can take part in daylong painting classes taught by local artists while drinking select wine and beer, and bringing snacks and meals is permitted.
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78 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
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The German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island is devoted to celebrating and increasing awareness of the area's German heritage. The society operates a restaurant, known as the Rathskellar, that serves German cuisine and beer, and offers many classes.
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At Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, visitors can speak with a local staff member to learn about the attractions in the area. In addition to providing brochures and travel recommendations, the center has a gift shop with locally produced goods.
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Dedicated to commemorating the American Industrial Revolution, Slater Mill Museum, brings history to life for visitors of all ages. Featuring walking tours through historic buildings, exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, and more, plan your visit today.
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Once active in the Industrial Revolution era of American history, Slater Mill Historic Site offers guided tours so visitors can see the machines used during this time. It also runs arts and crafts programs for the community.
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Experience the public beach that feels like a private one when you visit Gooseberry Bach in Newport. Located in a cove, this is an ideal spot for the children because of its gentle surf and clean, white sands.
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The brewery tastings and tours at Foolproof Brewing Company offers seven types of beers and free take home samples of up to 72 ounces of beer. The participants must be at least 21 years old.
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Featuring a lighthouse that was built in 1856, Beavertail Light and Park, is now part of the Rhode Island Parks System. The area includes hiking/biking trails, Lighthouse Museum, and a breath-taking view from the rocky perimeter at the ocean's edge.
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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.