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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36.4 Miles
95% 139 votes
Gardens Leyden Street, Plymouth, MA MoreLess Info
Brewster Gardens, also known as Elder Brewster Gardens, is a local park which runs along the length of the Town Brook. It contains numerous walking trails as well as a bronze statue ad a steel scuplture dedicated to the Pilgrims.
36.4 Miles
91% 232 votes
Cemeteries Plymouth, MA MoreLess Info
A local historic cemetery, Burial Hill is believed to be one of the oldest burial sites in the country with many graves dating as far back as 17th-century. It is situated on the top of a hill an provides sweeping views of the harbor and the Plymouth Beach.
36.4 Miles
97% 379 votes
History Museums 48 Summer Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 MoreLess Info
Jenney House Museum, which operated as the Jenney Grist Mill before, functions as a mueseum and features a wide range of exhibits about the history of John Lenney who set up the mill in 1636, as well as a variety of other historical artifacts.
36.4 Miles
92% 271 votes
History Museums 75 Court Street (Route 3A), Plymouth, MA 02360 MoreLess Info
Established in 1824, Pilgrim Hall Museum is America's oldest functioning public museum which features a collection of authentic Pilgrim artifacts such as paintings, portraits, weapons, furniture and much more.
36.4 Miles
88% 41 votes
Parks Nelson Street, Plymouth, MA MoreLess Info
Nelson Memorial Park offers a range of activities for the entire family. The park features a playground and picnic area along with a splash pad, boat ramp and a bike path that follows the harbor.
36.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Beaches Martha's Vineyard, Herring Creek Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 MoreLess Info
Situated between two bodies of water, Lake Tashmoo Town Beach provides visitors with dual views of the ocean waters of Vineyard Sound and the lake. On the lake side, visitors can swim in the beach and explore the sand bar.
36.5 Miles
93% 231 votes
Visitor Centers 130 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02361 MoreLess Info
At Plymouth Visitor Information Center, visitors can obtain useful information about the local area such as directions, popular destinations and more.
36.5 Miles
98% 46 votes
Historic Homes Sandwich and Water Streets, Plymouth, MA MoreLess Info
Get a history lesson at Jabez Howland House. This historic landmark was built in 1667 and purchased by the son of Mayflower passengers. The museum, decorated in period furnishings, is open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Tours are available.
36.5 Miles
76% 38 votes
Haunted Tours Downtown off Main Street at Summer Street, Plymouth, MA 02361 MoreLess Info
Colonial Lantern Tours - Private Tours is an excursion company that uses professional guides who have knowledge about the historical and cultural aspects of Plymouth. The company has a 'Ghosts & Legends' tour and a 'Thanksgiving' trip.
36.6 Miles
49% 1431 votes
Historic Sites Plymouth, MA MoreLess Info
Plymouth Rock marks the site where the passengers of Mayflower, who later founded Plymouth Colony, first touched the land of the New World. The rock itself, with the date 1620 etched on it, is surrounded by protective pillars and available for public viewing.
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