- Our list of the best things to do in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, features the top 403 nearby activities — including 183 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Portsmouth, RI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
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A public aquarium, Woods Hole Science Aquarium has 140 different species of aquatic animals on display, all from the northeast and middle Atlantic. The aquarium also hosts educational programs for students of different levels.
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Affiliated with the University of Chicago, the Marine Biological Laboratory is an international facility dedicated to education and research in biology, ecology and biomedicine. Guided tours of the premises are available.
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Established in 1885, the Woods Hole Aquarium is the oldest marine aquarium in the country and features a variety of marine animals from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic waters as well as informative exhibits about marine environment and species.
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Nemasket Kayak Center offers guided kayaking tours of Marion Harbor, Nantucket Lightship, Agawam River, and Mill Pond. The experience is a peaceful yet fun and entertaining one that nature lovers will thoroughly enjoy.
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OceanQuest is a local company which offers a variety of cruises on Cape Cod including educational trips, fishing trips and historic tours.
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Visitors can view a variety of fine crafts and artwork handcrafted by local artists at Woods Hole Handworks. The gallery features stained glass, ceramics, photographs, paintings, jewelry, and home decor.
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Founded in 1974, Woods Hole Theater Co Reservations is a theater company that strives to put on high quality productions for the local community. The organization is non-profit and hosts numerous shows throughout the year.
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Located adjacent to the Menemsha Harbor is the Menemsha Public Beach which provides one of the best sunset views in Martha's Vineyards.
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1 Railroad Ave, Woods Hole, MA
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Travel with ease to Martha's Vineyard from Woods Hole via The Steamship Authority - Martha's Vineyard. Take the ferry on this seven-mile, 45-minute trip. Two ports of arrival include Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs.
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Founded in 1809, Brown and Hopkins Country Store, combines charm and history to form a shopper's paradise. Visitors can browse two-stories filled with antiques, linens, country décor, gourmet candies and old-fashioned soda fountain.