- 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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One of the most appealing of the Newport Mansions is The Breakers, which was constructed in the late 1800's. This massive stone mansion features elaborate exterior carvings and has a huge formal garden.
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Built in 1860, this Italian villa is one of the best kept mansions from the era. Containing original furnishings, paintings, and documents, visitors are able to see what style and life were like for one of America's most prosperous families.
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Built in a Gothic Revival architecture style, Kingscote - Newport Mansion is a 19th century historical site open to the public for tours. The mansion retains many of its original furnishings and architectural features from when it was first built.
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Thames Glass is a specialty shop that specializes in hand-blown glass pieces by artist Matthew Buechner. The shop offers an array of items such as glass-blown ornaments, office supplies, home decor items, art pieces and glassware.
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With a passion for historical preservation, Salve Regina University has acquired local historical homes and mansions, making it a unique and beautiful campus. The old homes have been turned into dorms, classrooms, and other school buildings, making the tour different from any other.
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National Museum of American Illustration
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Vernon Court, Newport, RI 02840
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Open to the general public from May through early September, the National Museum of American Illustration focuses on their subject from a variety of periods and styles. Housed in Vernon Court, the museum's American Imagist Collection features works by such well-known artists as Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell…
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Kayaking enthusiasts count on Narrow River Kayaks for top-quality rental kayaks, safety gear, souvenirs and other accoutrements. The company also offers guided kayak tours of the Narrangansett Coast. Reeservations are recommended.
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Rhode Island's Newport Mansions are a series of opulent former residences now cared for by the Preservation Society of Newport County. Most of the mansions were constructed at the turn of the 20th century.
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Seen in movies like The Great Gatsby and Amistad, Rosecliff Mansion is an early 20th Century manor home. The residence is maintained by a local preservation society that offers electronic and guided tours of the house and grounds daily.