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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28.3 Miles
76% 17 votes
Art Museum 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
The New Bedford Art Museum is dedicated to the appreciation, preservation and creation of fine art. The museum's collections range from medieval manuscripts to African tribal masks, Asian watercolor paintings and a large selection of American art.
28.3 Miles
90% 30 votes
Specialty Museums 396 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Nestled in beautiful New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum.. It is best visited in clement weather, when temperatures are comfortable and the flowers in the garden are in bloom. .
28.4 Miles
98% 481 votes
Specialty Museums 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Established in 1903, New Bedford Whaling Museum houses one of the world's largest collection of artifacts related to the whaling industry including the world's largest whale ship model called the Lagoda as well as multiple art, science and history galleries.
28.4 Miles
88% 100 votes
National & State Parks 33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park preserves the whaling heritage of New Bedford which was a major whaling port in 19th-century. The park contains a historic landmark district, New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum among many other attractions.
28.4 Miles
91% 93 votes
Religious Buildings 15 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Constructed in 1832, Seamen's Bethel is a local chapel in New Bedford which gained popularity as the Whaleman's Chapel, as it was referred to in the famous novel, Moby-Dick.
28.4 Miles
78% 9 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Horseneck Road, Dartmouth, MA 02748 MoreLess Info
Slocum's River Reserve is a river reserve protecting more than 3,000 feet along Slocum's river. The preserve is populated by woodlands, agricultural fields, and pastures. Visitors can expect to find 2 miles of scenic walking trails.
28.5 Miles
100% 8 votes
Specialty Museums 51 Bedford St (Corner of Sixth St), New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
New Bedford Fire Museum is a locally run museum. Patrons can tour the museum and view the history of the trucks, memorabilia and the building itself. Children can dress up and slide down firefighter poles.
28.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks New Bedford Harbor, New Bedford, MA 2740 MoreLess Info
Featuring a walking path, Coast Guard Park offers visitors views of the ocean and the various fishing vessels at the docks. The park has a Lightship Sailors Memorial to honor the lives lost in a sinking accident in 1944.
29.3 Miles
17% 6 votes
Mini Golf Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI 02882 MoreLess Info
From bankshot basketball to a carousel, Adventure Land features an 18-hole miniature golf course landscaped with streams, rocks, and nautical items such as a lighthouse. In addition to the course, the center has bumper boats, batting cages, and other attractions.
29.4 Miles
72% 25 votes
Beaches Barney's Joy Road, Dartmouth, MA MoreLess Info
Scenic Demarest Lloyd State Park is a 1800-foot, salt-water beach. The calm surf in this area is safe for families with children and allows visitors to observe ospreys, terns, hawks and egrets.
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