- The list below includes 282 free or cheap things to do in or near Newport, Rhode Island, including 102 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Homes, History Museums, Art Museum and Beaches.
- From Ocean Drive to Cliff Walk, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newport and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Fall River, Narragansett and Warwick.
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Juicy burgers and beer go with live music at fun, laid-back lounge
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474 Sachuset Point Road, Middletown, RI 2842
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Middletown, Rhode Island's Sachuest Beach (Second Beach) is a favorite destination for nature lovers, seashell collectors, anglers, surfers and wildlife photographers. It is also a convenient launch site for canoes, kayaks and small motorboats.
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Middletown, Rhode Island is home to the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. This institution is one of the most important wildlife refuges on the Atlantic Coast, especially for migratory waterfowl.
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50 Narragansett Ave.,, Jamestown, RI
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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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The Jamestown Fire Memorial Museum features a variety of fire artifacts, including an 1894 Steam pumper, a 1947 Dodge pumper / engine, and a 1925 LaFrance pumper / engine. The location, which is operated by volunteer firefighters, offers information on the history of firefighting.
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With Newport Equestrian, visitors can go on a two hour trail ride through the surrounding hills and beaches of the region. The center also hosts summer camps for children that teach basic horsemanship skills.
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41 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835
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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.
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A multidisciplinary arts facility, the Jamestown Arts Center brings a variety of artistic, cultural, and educational experiences to the area. The facility hosts concerts, art exhibits, films, and educational programs.
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The 300-acre Norman Bird Sancuary in Middletown, Rhode Island is criss-crossed by seven hiking trails. Its avian denizens include dozens of migratory species and local waterfowl. The Sanctuary is also heavily involved in community outreach and children's environmental education.
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Visitors at the Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown, Rhode Island enjoy succulent fruit, an expansive landscape and a charming, rustic, inviting 100-acre campus. Sweet Berry Farm is also a popular local concert venue.
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Despite its name, Third Beach in Middletown, Rhode Island is a series of four beaches. These beautiful and scenic strips of coastland are appealing charter launch sites and fishing spots. In clement weather, swimming is also popular.