Things to Do with Kids in Providence, RI

  • TripBuzz found 328 things to do with kids in or near Providence, Rhode Island, including 306 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fall River, Newport, Warwick and North Kingstown.
  • From Roger Williams Park Zoo to Providence Children's Museum, the Providence area offers 123 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Colleges & Universities and Scenic Walks.
  • The capital of Rhode Island, Providence is an older city with numerous historical landmarks and attractions. One such landmark is the Gateway Arch sculpture resting over Federal Hill along with an art museum, theater group and community orchestra. The campuses of several institutions of higher learning are also in Providence. This includes Brown University, Providence College and Johnson & Wales University.
  • TripBuzz found 328 things to do with kids in or near Providence, Rhode Island, including 306 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fall River, Newport, Warwick and North Kingstown.
  • From Roger Williams Park Zoo to Providence Children's Museum, the Providence area offers 123 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Colleges & Universities and Scenic Walks.
  • The capital of Rhode Island, Providence is an older city with numerous historical landmarks and attractions. One such landmark is the Gateway Arch sculpture resting over Federal Hill along with an art museum, theater group and community orchestra. The campuses of several institutions of higher learning are also in Providence. This includes Brown University, Providence College and Johnson & Wales University.
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17.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Hiking Trails Lawton Ave & Highland Road, Tiverton, RI 02878 MoreLess Info
A revolutionary war redoubt, Fort Batron features an observation tower on which visitors can view the surrounding landscape. Attractions also include three miles of nature trails, with trail guides available at the nearby town hall.
17.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Hiking Trails Lawton Ave & Highland Road, Tiverton, RI 02878 MoreLess Info
Dating as far back as the Revolutionary War, Fort Barton is a historic park site named after Colonel William Barton of Rhode Island. Visitors to Fort Barton hike through the local trails and recall the history of the Revolutionary War.
17.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 80 Newtown Avenue, North Kingstown, RI 2852 MoreLess Info
Wilson Park is a leisure park that features a floating dock, a boat ramp, a picnic area, nature trails, a concession stand, and a playground. The park also has a .3-mile exercise trail.
17.5 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks Hopewell Street, Taunton, MA 02780 MoreLess Info
Located near Mill River, Hopewell Park features baseball fields and basketball courts along with a children's playground. During the summer, a public pool for swimming is open and the park has an area with bells.
17.6 Miles
86% 173 votes
Historic Districts 7 West Main St., North Kingstown, RI 02852 MoreLess Info
Lose yourself in colonial times when you visit Wickford Village, and its tree-lined waterfront streets. Established in 1709, stroll around the historic village and browse the cafés, boutiques, antique shops, galleries, and restaurants.
17.7 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 300 E Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 MoreLess Info
A candlepin bowling center, Ficco's Bowladrome features 28 lanes for open and league bowling with shoe rental and automatic scoring. The center offers glow bowling, children's playgroups and a party room for private events.
17.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks 1644 Bay Street, Taunton, MA 02780 MoreLess Info
With 10 acres of park to explore, Watson Pond State Park offers visitors a beach area to swim and sunbathe at. There are also several pavilions where visitors can have picnics.
17.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails Prudence Island, Portsmouth, RI 2871 MoreLess Info
Located on Prudence Island, a six mile long island reachable only by boat, the Prudence Island Hiking Trails are a network of hiking trails that total about five miles in length.
17.8 Miles
94% 18 votes
Kayaking 9 Phillips Street, Wickford, RI 02852 MoreLess Info
The Kayak Center of Rhode Island offers the opportunity to experience the state from its beautiful waters. There are over 130 different types of kayaks and SUPs, an instructional course, and free shipping to anywhere in the state.
17.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Boat Rentals 1 Phillips Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852 MoreLess Info
Wickford Boat Rentals offers fishing charters, cruises and boat rentals on the waters near Rhode Island. They offer trips and rentals for half a day, a full day, and also hourly rentals.
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