- The list below includes 227 free or cheap things to do in or near Smithfield, Rhode Island, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Farms & Ranches, Walking Trails and Beaches.
- From Mowry Conservation Area to Connor's Farm Conservation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Smithfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Warwick, Cranston and North Kingstown.
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“Wine Spectator” Award of Excellence winner serves up prosciutto-wrapped cod, braised short ribs, and other upscale Italian eats
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Popular with hikers, the Mowry Conservation Area offers several streams, trees and hills. Although its open year round, hiking can be a little more of a challenge when there is ice and snow on the rocks.
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17-35 Connor's Farm Drive, Smithfield, RI 2917
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A popular hiking destination in Smithfield, Connor's Farm Conservation Area offers some of the best sights in the city. Visitors can enjoy easy or challenging trails that include rocky hillsides, river crossings and marshland.
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12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917
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Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge is run and maintained by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Three trails provide up to 1 1/2 hours of naturally beautiful hikes and a bird feeding station is also available to visit.
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Wolf Hill Forest Preserve provides 6 miles of hiking and nature trails along the Woonasquatucket Reservoir. This is a popular location for bird watching, hiking, wilderness walks, and fishing and a WWII memorial can also be found.
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With a narrow stretch of sand the Georgiaville Pond Beach is popular for sunbathing, swimming, and picnics in the summer. Boating is also allowed in the pond waters for those with a permit.
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Ideal for leisurely walks, the Stillwater Scenic Trail was originally the bed of a railroad that connected Providence with several Massachusetts towns. Most of the one mile trail follows the Woonasquatucket River before it flows into the Stillwater Pond.
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Situated along the banks of the Woonasquatucket River is the Fort Nature Refuge. The scenic refuge is popular amongst locals and visitors for it's scenic hiking trails, home to varied plant life and wildlife.
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Audubon Society of Rhode Island has a gift shop, educational resource center and bird feeding station and is headquartered on a 120-acre wildlife refuge. Visitors can hike the trails and enjoy watching birds and other animals.
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Smithfield's oldest operating apple orchard, Jaswell's Farm offers a variety of locally grown produce, and invites visitors to pick their own apples, berries, and other fruits. The farm offers tours, as well.
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Featuring paddle boards from 9 to 12 feet long, Neverbored Board Shop, Inc. offers visitors hourly rentals and lessons with experienced instructors. During the winter, visitors can also rent snowboards to take out on the region's slopes.