Free & Cheap Things to Do in Jamestown, RI

  • The list below includes 289 free or cheap things to do in or near Jamestown, Rhode Island, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Aquariums and Playgrounds.
  • From Fort Wetherill State Park to Cottrell Pier - Greens Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jamestown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Providence, Fall River and Narragansett.
  • The list below includes 289 free or cheap things to do in or near Jamestown, Rhode Island, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Aquariums and Playgrounds.
  • From Fort Wetherill State Park to Cottrell Pier - Greens Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jamestown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Providence, Fall River and Narragansett.
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1.2 Miles
80% 65 votes
National & State Parks Fort Wetherill Road, Jamestown, RI 02835 MoreLess Info
Fort Wetherill State Park encompasses 61.5-acres situated atop 100-foot granite cliffs. In addition to the hiking trails, the park also provides the ideal vantage point to watch the America's Cup and Tall Ship events.
0.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 120 Racquet Road, Jamestown, RI 2835 MoreLess Info
Cottrell Pier - Greens Beach is a private beach and wooden pier. Members can lounge on the beach, swim, and walk on the pier. The beach is also suitable for private parties and barbeques.
0.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Playgrounds 41 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a large playground composed entirely of recycled materials at the Jamestown Community Playground. The playground features several climbing structures, swings, sandboxes, ramps, tire bridges, and open play areas.
1.4 Miles
44% 16 votes
Parks 913 Fort Getty Road, Jamestown, RI MoreLess Info
Used as a military fort during both World Wars, Fort Getty Park now stands as a historical reminder of Jamestown's early years. The park offers bayside camping, picnic areas and scenic views of the surrounding waterways.
1.5 Miles
25% 4 votes
Parks Fort Getty Road, Jamestown, RI 02835 MoreLess Info
Fort Getty Recreational Area, once used during World War I and II, is now used primarily as a camp ground. They offer a boat ramp, fishing dock, dumping station and comfort stations along with water and electric hookups for trailers.
1.9 Miles
99% 323 votes
Lighthouses Beavertail Rd., Jamestown, RI MoreLess Info
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.
3.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Canonicus Avenue, Jamestown, RI MoreLess Info
Conanicut Island Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve on the small and picturesque island of Conanicut. The sanctuary offers excellent opportunities for birdwatching, and offers hiking trails through wetland landscapes.
0.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Marinas 244 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835 MoreLess Info
Dutch Harbor Boat Yard provides a full service boat yard and mooring field offering boating service, storage, and maintenance. Their moorings also include launch service, Wi Fi and laundry along with indoor and outdoor shower facilities.
2.7 Miles
33% 3 votes
Historic Sites Battery Lane, Jamestown, RI 02835 MoreLess Info
A park spanning 22 acres, Conanicut Battery National Historical Park was once the site of fort from the Revolutionary War. The park offers views of the the west passage of Narragansett Bay and plaques explaining the history of certain areas.
0.2 Miles
100% 10 votes
History Museums 50 Narragansett Ave.,, Jamestown, RI MoreLess Info
Fire Department Memorial Building displays an array of antique fire-fighting equipment including an 1894 Lafrance Steam Fire Engine. Additional exhibits consist of antique firefighting equipment and photographs as well as a restored hand tub from the 1850's.
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