Free & Cheap Things to Do in Providence, RI

  • The list below includes 315 free or cheap things to do in or near Providence, Rhode Island, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
  • From Brown University to Swan Point Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Providence and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Warwick and North Kingstown.
  • The list below includes 315 free or cheap things to do in or near Providence, Rhode Island, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
  • From Brown University to Swan Point Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Providence and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Warwick and North Kingstown.
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23.4 Miles
70% 20 votes
Horseback Riding 287 3rd Beach Road, Middletown, RI 02842 MoreLess Info
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.
23.4 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.
23.6 Miles
95% 21 votes
Parks Washington Street, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Off the beaten path, Battery Park is a quiet park with few tourists or crowds. A great view of the water, Newport Bridge, and some of the oldest colonial houses in the country is what makes this spot a destination for many locals.
23.6 Miles
90% 143 votes
Bus Tours Newport Visitor & Information Center, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Viking Tours offers tours of the Newport area in old fashioned trolleys or modern motercoaches. Available services include sightseeing tours, wedding trolleys, personal guided tours, and meeting & convention services.
23.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Prospect Avenue, Middletown, RI 2842 MoreLess Info
Located next to Maidford River, Paradise Valley Park features a windmill built in 1810 and is home to local community events. The park provides a walking trail, picnic tables and benches as well as grassy and wooded areas.
23.7 Miles
84% 512 votes
Historic Districts Thames Street, Newport, RI MoreLess Info
The core of Newport, Rhode Island is Thames Street, a historic thoroughfare that bisects the town. In spring and summer Thames Street thrums with activity and traffic. It contains many fine restaurants and shops.
23.7 Miles
93% 15 votes
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Noon Hill

Hiking Trails Noon Hill Road, Medfield, MA 02052 MoreLess Info
Noon Hill is an outdoor space with views of the Charles River. Head to the top of the hill for treetop vistas, check out the variety of area wildlife or take a hike through the wooded trails.
23.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Pond Highland Street, Stoughton, MA 02072 MoreLess Info
Offering a secluded beach, Ames Long Pond is a recreation area that hosts swimming lessons and other water sports. The town offers day and season passes, and maintains public restrooms and a dock area.
23.8 Miles
44% 50 votes
Food Tours 1 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI MoreLess Info
Newport Gourmet Tours is a food tour company that offers two distinct tours that last two hours in duration and cover less than two miles. The company offers a Bellevue Avenue tour and a Providence Riverwalk tour.
23.9 Miles
84% 70 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI 2842 MoreLess Info
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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