- 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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Houghton's Pond rests within the Blue Hills Reservation, offering 7,000 acres of open space. While the focus of the recreational area is a spring-fed kettle hole pond, there is also a playground, concession pavilion, and visitor's center.
31.2 Miles
Gallery XIV is an art gallery and antique shop that features an array of fine pieces. Artifacts from around the world have found their place here, while the art is by a mix of local and popular artists.
31.3 Miles
Narrangansett's Salty Brine State Beach is maintained by the Rhode Island Divison of Parks & Recreation. It features a huge public pavillion that covers almost 3,000 feet; it is used for many concerts and press conferences.
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Numerous shops, restaurants, and a movie theater are among the many locations open in the Historic Dedham Square. Visitors commonly enjoy stopping by a coffee shop or seeing a film in the Art Deco theater while at the square.
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The Blue Hill Observatory
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1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186
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The Blue Hill Observatory offers public tours where visitors can browse all kinds of weather equipment and also see amazing views from atop their tower. It is inaccessible by car and requires a mile-long walk up a hill.
31.3 Miles
Visitors can spend a day lounging in the sun or cool off in the waters of Dug Pond at Memorial Beach. The beach hosts swim lessons and mini triathlons during the summer season.
31.4 Miles
Family-owned Jack's Abby Brewing offers visitors tours and tastings of their local-ingredient, high-quality crafted lagers. Unique flavors such as cherry barrel aged Berliner lager and cranberry barrel aged beers are found here on tap.
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100 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett, RI 2882
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Named for pioneering lifeguard Roger W. Wheeler, the Roger W. Wheeler State Beach is located in Narrangansett, Rhode Island. It features a playground, seasonal lifeguarding and over 60 picnic tables. This is a pet-free beach.
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695 Hillside Street, Milton, MA 02186
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Roughly 7,000 acres of open space is available at the Houghton's Pond Recreation Area. The 24-acre pond offers fishing and swimming while land-based recreation includes mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing in the winter.
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The engaging Danforth Museum of Art is an exhibition style museum and art school. Adult, professional, teen and family museum art programs are offered and gallery events, including public tours, are frequently scheduled.