- 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.
- The results below include the top 9 things to do within the city of Portsmouth, RI , followed by 394 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport, Providence, Fall River, New Bedford, North Kingstown, Narragansett, Warwick, Middletown, Pawtucket, Cranston, Jamestown, Tiverton, East Greenwich, Attleboro, East Providence, Bristol, Wakefield, Lincoln, Taunton, Coventry, Smithfield, Warren, Dartmouth, Cumberland, Wickford, Charlestown, Exeter, Dennis Port, Little Compton and Saunderstown
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The Charles River Peninsula is a restored grassland field surrounded by water on three sides. The peninsula is populated by birch, hemlock, and beech trees and features several shoreline walking paths.
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A part of both Sandwich and Barnstable, Sandy Neck Beach is one of the longest beach in the area with multiple sand dunes, marshes, walking trails and a high tide zone.
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Quincy Quarries Reservation is a 22 acre park born from old granite quarries. It is highlighted by huge granite rock walls which can be used for rock climbing, and it also has several hiking trails and picnic areas.
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Groton, Connecticut is home to The Submarine Force Museum, a huge repository of submarine-related items and ephemera. Its centerpiece is the USS Nautilus, a decommissioned military submarine now open for tours.
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Groton's Naval Submarine Base began as a naval yard in 1868, and was converted to a submarine base during World War I. The working base is home to 160 major facilities and 15 nuclear submarines.
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The historic National Submarine Memorial is a war memorial that commemorates Royal Navy submariners who died in WWI and WWII. The memorial is made up of multiple bronze statues and a central bronze plaque.
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Situated on a peninsula, Dowses Beach offers visitors an wide expanse of white sand to enjoy the ocean views from. Visitors can spend a day lounging in the sun, swimming, and fishing in the ocean.
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Groton's Avery Point Light is a beautiful lighthouse with manicured grounds. The property is freely accessible to the public, but no one may enter the lighthouse itself. This is a popular picnic spot.
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Appearing to rise directly from the Thames River floor, the New London Ledge Light is an unusual lighthouse still in active use. It sits at the entrance to the New London Harbor and is visible from the shore.
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Birch Plain Creek Park is a natural wildlife preserve and saltwater wetlands managed by the local community. The park offers multiple hiking paths and is the home of many colorful waterfowl, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers.