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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23.4 Miles
91% 174 votes
Theaters 4 Equality Park Place, Newport, RI MoreLess Info
The Firehouse Theater is an entertainment venue focusing on a variety of comedic performances. Performances include improv shows based on the TV show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' as well as stand-up routines.
23.4 Miles
40% 93 votes
Train Tours 19 America's Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Featuring a two and a half hour journey along the Narragansett Bay, the Newport Dinner Train is the only attraction of its kind in Rhode Island. The arrangement tries to restore the elegance and privilege associated with dining on a train.
23.4 Miles
70% 20 votes
Horseback Riding 287 3rd Beach Road, Middletown, RI 02842 MoreLess Info
With Newport Equestrian, visitors can go on a two hour trail ride through the surrounding hills and beaches of the region. The center also hosts summer camps for children that teach basic horsemanship skills.
23.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 120 Racquet Road, Jamestown, RI 2835 MoreLess Info
Cottrell Pier - Greens Beach is a private beach and wooden pier. Members can lounge on the beach, swim, and walk on the pier. The beach is also suitable for private parties and barbeques.
23.6 Miles
95% 21 votes
Parks Washington Street, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Off the beaten path, Battery Park is a quiet park with few tourists or crowds. A great view of the water, Newport Bridge, and some of the oldest colonial houses in the country is what makes this spot a destination for many locals.
23.6 Miles
96% 395 votes
Boat Tours 150 Bowens Landing, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Gansett Cruises run through the Narragansett Bay's East Passage and the Newport Harbor aboard a private yacht. The tours take roughly 90 minutes and are narrated by a local guide.
23.6 Miles
100% 22 votes
Sailing 142 Long Wharf, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Able to accommodate up to 49 passengers on a fifty-two foot catamaran, Privateer Catamaran Sailing Excursions features daily tours, private charters, sunset sails, and wedding and event trips. The ship leaves from Long Wharf Marina.
23.6 Miles
90% 143 votes
Bus Tours Newport Visitor & Information Center, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Viking Tours offers tours of the Newport area in old fashioned trolleys or modern motercoaches. Available services include sightseeing tours, wedding trolleys, personal guided tours, and meeting & convention services.
23.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Prospect Avenue, Middletown, RI 2842 MoreLess Info
Located next to Maidford River, Paradise Valley Park features a windmill built in 1810 and is home to local community events. The park provides a walking trail, picnic tables and benches as well as grassy and wooded areas.
23.7 Miles
84% 512 votes
Historic Districts Thames Street, Newport, RI MoreLess Info
The core of Newport, Rhode Island is Thames Street, a historic thoroughfare that bisects the town. In spring and summer Thames Street thrums with activity and traffic. It contains many fine restaurants and shops.
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