- The list below includes 325 free or cheap things to do in or near Portsmouth, Rhode Island, including 103 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area, Farms & Ranches and Gardens.
- From Green Animals Topiary Gardens to Prudence Island Hiking Trails, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portsmouth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Providence, Fall River and Narragansett.
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With its own 16' Meade LX200 Schmidt Cassegrain telescope, Frosty Drew Observatory lets visitors view the stars and other astronomical, deep space objects. Among these objects, visitors can see planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more.
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109 Pleasant View Street, Smithfield, RI 2828
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Offering public ice skating on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays from September to May is the Smithfield Municipal Ice Rink. The ice rink also offers rental space for birthday parties and school functions.
24.7 Miles
With a narrow stretch of sand the Georgiaville Pond Beach is popular for sunbathing, swimming, and picnics in the summer. Boating is also allowed in the pond waters for those with a permit.
24.8 Miles
Lime Rock Nature Preserve is a 130 acre nature preserve populated by ferns, wildflowers, and deciduous trees. The preserve is known for its calcareous soil, which allows for the growth of 30 rare plant species.
25.0 Miles
With 10 acres of park to explore, Watson Pond State Park offers visitors a beach area to swim and sunbathe at. There are also several pavilions where visitors can have picnics.
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The Charlestown Gallery showcases exceptional regional painting, sculpture, and photography in their 3,000 sq ft. gallery. Ongoing exhibits, frequent shows, and receptions help to introduce the artist's works and welcome new visitors to the gallery.
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Smithfield's oldest operating apple orchard, Jaswell's Farm offers a variety of locally grown produce, and invites visitors to pick their own apples, berries, and other fruits. The farm offers tours, as well.
25.2 Miles
Providing a beach for sunbathing and swimming, Charlestown Breachway has nearby kayak rentals for visitors to take out into the ocean. The beach has lifeguards on patrol and outdoor showers.
25.5 Miles
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557 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
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Featuring a wide expanse of pristine sands, Charlestown Town Beach, is the perfect place to enjoy the surf while avoiding the big crowds. Convenient parking just off the beach, clean changing area and showers are just some of the amenities.
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Diamond Hill State Park in Cumberland, Rhode Island was a ski slope at one time. The name for the park is attributed to the park's incline, which conveys a diamond-like gleam when viewed. Hikers regularly visit the site.