- Our list of the best things to do in Cranston, Rhode Island, features the top 417 nearby activities — including 190 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Cranston, RI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Cranston, RI , followed by 400 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport, Providence, Fall River, North Kingstown, Warwick, Middletown, Pawtucket, Jamestown, Foxboro, Tiverton, East Greenwich, Lincoln, Attleboro, Franklin, East Providence, Smithfield, Bristol, Cumberland, Wakefield, Taunton, Coventry, Portsmouth, Narragansett, Warren, Woonsocket, North Smithfield, Wickford, Saunderstown, Exeter, Harrisville, Little Compton, Dennis Port and Chepachet
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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.
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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.
34.7 Miles
Tourists and locals come to the Fox Showroom Theatre in Mashantucket, Connecticut for the best in intimate musical presentations and standup comedy. Tickets for all shows are available online and reservatoins are highly recommended.
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The most famous feature of Mashantucket's Foxwoods Resort & Casino is the Rainmaker Statue, crafted from a translucent material. The statue, which depicts a Native American from the Mashantucket Nation, is illuminated with a laser light show featuring audio commentary every two hours.
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Gamers may enjoy Fox Arcade, which features pinball machines, modern and classic video games, and the opportunity to win both toys and electronics. The location's offerings include Madden Football, Mario Kart, and Tekken V.
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The premier, full-service bait and tackle shop in southern Rhode Island can be found at Watch Hill Outfitters. In addition to quality gear and knowledgeable staff, visitors can rent or purchase kayaks and launch right from the back lot.
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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.
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Framingham Community Theater is a program that is part of the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest. A wide range of shows are offered every season, including a yearly mystery dinner theater production written by the theater's writing group.
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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.