- Our list of the best things to do in Providence, Rhode Island, features the top 394 nearby activities — including 180 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Providence, 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 32 things to do within the city of Providence, RI , followed by 362 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport, Fall River, North Kingstown, Warwick, Middletown, Pawtucket, Cranston, Jamestown, Foxboro, Tiverton, East Greenwich, Lincoln, Attleboro, Franklin, East Providence, Smithfield, Bristol, Cumberland, Taunton, Coventry, Portsmouth, Warren, Woonsocket, North Smithfield, Wickford, Stoughton, Medfield, Saunderstown, Narragansett, Exeter, Harrisville, Little Compton, Dennis Port and Chepachet
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Guests can enjoy a play center that features the Eyeplay gaming platform that projects graphics and sounds onto floors and walls at Kidventure Play & Party Center. The center is also available to host birthday parties.
17.3 Miles
Located in a Beaux-Arts architectural building, Taunton Public Library offers visitors a wide variety of books, tapes, and DVDs to check out. The library hosts community events like summer movie nights, reading programs, and more.
17.3 Miles
Spanning over 1,000-acres of land, F Gilbert Hills State Forest is a pine and oak forest that has 23-miles of trails. The trails can be used for running, walking, and biking.
17.3 Miles
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
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.
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The Baha Brothers' Sandbar Grill seeks to bring Key West atmosphere to Taunton. It is a full-service pub and live music venue, featuring local, regional, and nationally touring acts on stage five nights a week.
17.4 Miles
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.
17.4 Miles
La Cantina Wine School is operated by experienced winemakers, and teaches visitors how to make their own wines. Visitors select the vineyard from which their grapes come as well as the grapes themselves, then make wine in their chosen style.
17.5 Miles
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.
17.5 Miles
Offering a taste of Rhode Island's past is Mystic Scrimshanders antique store. The store offers a unique selection of items and artifacts including amber jewelry, Nantucket baskets, ivory items and more.