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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23.9 Miles
84% 69 votes
Beaches Third Beach Road, Middletown, RI 2842 MoreLess Info
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.
23.9 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.
23.9 Miles
91% 124 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Bannister's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Bannister's Wharf used to be the center of the commercial seaport for the settlement of Newport during its colonial era. Shopping and dining next to the harbor are now offered in the area.
24.0 Miles
56% 219 votes
Beaches 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
The most popular oceanfront location in Newport is found at Easton's Beach. The site features gentle sands that are perfect for walking on, gentle surf for swimming and is conveniently located near shops and eateries.
24.0 Miles
80% 54 votes
Art Museum 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
The Newport Art Museum is an art museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting historic and contemporary visual arts. The museum features several art exhibitions, as well as various special events and educational programs.
24.1 Miles
95% 1034 votes
History Museums 596 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt, Marble House is part of the Newport Mansions pantheon. Commissioned by the stratospherically wealthy Vanderbilt family, the elegantly-columned Marble House is now a public museum.
24.1 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.
24.2 Miles
95% 3383 votes
Walking Trails 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
Newport, Rhode Island's Cliff Walk is a public promenade that offers scenic views of the coast and of many of Newport's most magnificent architectural treasures. Cliff Walk is smoothly-paved and is best experienced in warm weather.
24.2 Miles
88% 363 votes
Sports Museums 194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum chronicles the history of tennis from the 12th century through present day within the former Newport Casino, one of the finest examples in the world of Victorian shingle-style architecture. Visitors can also visit touchscreen informational kiosks dedicated to the g…
24.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Beaches Dunes Road, Narragansett, RI 02882 MoreLess Info
Bonnet Shores Beach is a small-crescent beach on the north of Narragansett Bay. The beach features rocks which people can climb or dive off as well as little tide pools that provide opportunities for swimming and exploring.
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