- The list below includes 253 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlestown, Rhode Island, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Art Gallery.
- From East Beach to Charlestown Town Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlestown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Groton, Narragansett and North Kingstown.
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Devoted to the study, appreciation and protection of marine life, the Mystic Aquarium features a bevy of exhibits and programs for all ages. It includes a children's touch tank, docent-guided tours and dozens of fascinating and beautiful marine species.
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Mystic, Connecticut's Olde Mistick Village is a quaint historical shopping area closed to motor vehicles. Patrons and leashed dogs are welcome to explore the area and patronize over 40 boutiques.
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Wilson Park is a leisure park that features a floating dock, a boat ramp, a picnic area, nature trails, a concession stand, and a playground. The park also has a .3-mile exercise trail.
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Experience the yesteryears with a visit to the historic Palmer House in Stonington. Built by the Palmer brothers in the mid-1800’s, it offers water views along with authentic portraits and furnishings.
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As a historic property, Watson Farm is a European farmhouse from the 18th century that is in operation to this day. The farm has designated hours where visitors can tour the barns, pet animals, and walk through the fields.
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Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
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The second-oldest wooden vessel in the United States, the Charles W. Morgan is a retired whaling ship that now resides at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. It is the oldest surviving whaling ship in the world.
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Originally a trading post, Smith's Castle began development in 1637. The castle has rich history involving Native Americans and British Troops, it is a significant landmark of the American Revolution.
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Built in the late 17th century, Smith's Castle is a historic house and museum that is home to a large selection of historic artifacts and exhibits. Visitors commonly enjoy seeing the original furniture, artwork, and other artifacts during their visit.
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The Freedom Schooner Amistad in Mystic, Connecticut is a wooden ship built in honor of the slave ship Amistad, which experienced a mutiny while transporting slaves between the United States and the Carribbean. The Freedom Schooner Amistad is dedicated to fostering goodwill and respect between all races.
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A haven for devotees of handcrafted wooden boats, the Mystic Seaport is a charming port in Connecticut. It features rental slips, a museum, shops and a working repair yard. It is also the venue for Mystic's annual wooden boat show.