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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46.1 Miles
100% 13 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA MoreLess Info
Broad Meadow Brook Meadow Conservation Area is the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England. Highlights include 80 species of butterflies and a nature play area for little ones. Five miles of trails are available.
46.1 Miles
95% 37 votes
Rafting 2401 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466 MoreLess Info
Boating in Boston serves the Lakes District of the Charles River, and offers rentals of various kinds of watercraft, including canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards. The facility also offers classes and tours.
46.1 Miles
65% 17 votes
Dog Park 575 Brookline Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445 MoreLess Info
Managed by the parks and recreation department, Brookline Avenue Playground includes a variety of amenities, including an off leash dog park, baseball and softball fields, a playground, picnic facilities, and a network of hiking trails.
46.1 Miles
25% 4 votes
Arcades 197 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045 MoreLess Info
Considered to be one of the last remaining throwback arcades of the old Nantucket boardwalk, Dream Machine of Nantasket offers a wide range of classic games like skee ball and games of chance. Directly adjacent to the beach, this indoor arcade even has prizes in exchange for game tickets.
46.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Playgrounds 34 Harvard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446 MoreLess Info
A multi-level park, Pierce Playground sits on over 2 acres and consists of an upper level with playground equipment and a lower level with ball fields. The park contains picnic tables, trails, a splash pad, and several courts and ball fields.
46.2 Miles
96% 161 votes
National & State Parks Depot Road, Groton, CT MoreLess Info
Nestled in Groton, Connecticut, Bluff Point State Park is a free wilderness area renowned for its shellfish population. Visitors may catch fish and shellfish, but must first purchase a Groton Township fishing permit. Parking is free.
46.2 Miles
94% 87 votes
Lighthouses 100 Lighthouse Road, Scituate, MA MoreLess Info
Greenlit and funded by the US Congress in 1810, the Scituate Lighthouse is renowned for repelling a British attack merely one year after its completion. It has since undergone many renovations, and its walkway outfitted with graphic panels to commemorate its history.
46.2 Miles
100% 6 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA 01604 MoreLess Info
At Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, visitors can hike through the 400 acres of shady marshland and observe native wildlife like frogs. On Saturdays, the sanctuary hosts a morning walk for birdwatching.
46.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Skate Parks 590 Lake Street, Shrewsbury, MA 1545 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Subliminal Skatepark can enjoy a climate controlled indoor skating course that is open to those using skateboards and inline skates. Open sessions are available most days, and the park also holds competitions and training sessions.
46.3 Miles
80% 338 votes
Beaches Hull, MA MoreLess Info
Year-round, lifeguard-monitored Nantasket Beach is a 1 1/3 mile long oceanfront beach reminiscent of the area's historic amusement park history. Visitors can take in musical band concerts, dance lessons or the historic Paragon Carousel while enjoying the ocean front
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