- 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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At Countryside Farm, visitors can board their horses at a 24 hour care boarding facility. The farm hosts private lessons that teach horseback riding skills like barrel racing, Western riding, and English riding.
17.3 Miles
Chase Farm features large open fields and rolling hills with plenty of space for dogs to roam. Visitors can hike and explore the trails around the farm or through the woods, or picnic by the pond under the trees.
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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.
17.6 Miles
A favorite getaway for Rhode Islanders, Lincoln Woods State Park, is within easy driving distance from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland. The park features rugged multi-use trails throughout the forest, fresh water swimming, kayaking, and more.
17.6 Miles
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947 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 2703
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The National Shrine of our Lady of La Salette is a popular religious center in Attleboro and is the shrine of the Catholic Diocese in Fall River, Massachusetts. Masses are held each day of the week.
17.7 Miles
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396 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Nestled in beautiful New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum.. It is best visited in clement weather, when temperatures are comfortable and the flowers in the garden are in bloom. .
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The new Bedford Museum of Glass
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61 Wamsutta St, New Bedford, MA
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The New Bedford Museum of Glass celebrates the beauty and history of glass within this seaport town. The collection continues to grow and includes art glass made by the famous Mount Washington and Pairpont factories.
17.7 Miles
Sunset Stables offers year round horseback riding through Lincoln Woods. The company provides lessons to guests of all ages, as well as guided trail rides, horse shows and summer camps.
17.8 Miles
Ocean Explorium is a local marine science education center which offers visitors a chance to learn about oceanic life and its interaction with humans. It houses multiple acquatic exhibits and touch tanks which feature rays, sharks, jellyfish and more, coupled with many other non-living exhibits.
17.8 Miles
The New Bedford Art Museum is dedicated to the appreciation, preservation and creation of fine art. The museum's collections range from medieval manuscripts to African tribal masks, Asian watercolor paintings and a large selection of American art.