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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38.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks Tom Harvey Road, Westerly, RI 02891 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy 4 to 5 miles of hiking on a variety of trails and paths at Champlin Glacier Park. The entire park spans about 150 acres and the natural scenery includes lots of boulders and kettle ponds.
39.0 Miles
84% 57 votes
Specialty Museums 154 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 2154 MoreLess Info
Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, located inside an old textile mill, is home to a variety of informative exhibits and antique artifacts showcasing the history of the American Industrial Revolution, the famous Waltham Watch Company and more.
39.0 Miles
86% 2093 votes
Art Museum 280 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1903, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a Venetian styled building which contains a noted art collection of importance. Artists represented include Botticelli, Degas, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Sargent.
39.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds St Paul Street, Brookline, MA 02446 MoreLess Info
At Minot Playground & Rose Garden, visitors can walk through a garden that features over 320 varieties of roses. The garden hosts gardening classes that teach the basics of pruning, planting, watering, and more.
39.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 233 California Street, Newton, MA 02495 MoreLess Info
The 6-acre Forte Memorial Park is a recreational park that has a pre-school play area with swings. The park also features a city memorial site, a lighted basketball court, bocce ball courts, and a stage performance area.
39.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Waltham, MA MoreLess Info
Waltham's Riverwalk Park is a scenic and picturesque area that runs along the banks of the Charles River. The park's chief draw is a running and biking trail that offers some stunning natural views.
39.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bike Paths 417 Charles River Road, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
The three mile long Charles River Path follows the waterway and crosses the river. Walkers and joggers can enjoy scenic views of the area in addition to local animals and landscaping.
39.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Playgrounds 80 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
With sports facilities open to the public, Casey Park provides amenities like basketball courts, tennis courts, hockey rinks, and multipurpose fields. There are also leisure opportunities at picnic areas, walking paths, and playgrounds.
39.1 Miles
89% 363 votes
Monuments Allerton Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 MoreLess Info
National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly called the Pilgrim Monument, is the third tallest statue in the country and supposedly, the world's largest solid granite structure. It was built in 1889 in memory of the first settlers here who were called Pilgrims or Forefathers.
39.1 Miles
90% 118 votes
Historic Sites 83 Beals Street, Brookline, MA 02446 MoreLess Info
Nestled in Brookline, Massachusetts, the John F. Kennedy National Historic Site preserves the birthplace of former United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The site's centerpiece is the house where the late President Kennedy spent his young childhood.
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