Things to do in Rhode Island

Activities, attractions and tours

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A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a rocky shoreline, and a row of houses along the coast.
A marina with numerous sailboats docked.
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Things to do

The Breakers Newport

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)

HK$370
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Bar and seating area inside the Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

HK$313
per traveller
72% of travellers recommend
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour

HK$133
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

HK$196
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Newport: Self-Guided Combo Tour

Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle

HK$157
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
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Brown University

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Explore the campus of Brown University during your trip to Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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A historic stone church with a tall spire and arched windows.
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Downtown Newport

If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

A river with a bridge, city buildings, and a clock tower.

Downtown Providence

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.

A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a sunset in the background.
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Open Photo by Jared Kent

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Fort Adams State Park and Brenton Point State Park are top sights worth seeing.

A pebbled beach with wooden posts in the water and a bridge in the background.

Narragansett Pier

While visiting Narragansett Pier, you might make a stop by sights like Narragansett Beach and North Beach Club House.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a church spire in the distance.

Yachting Village

If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

A sandy beach with gentle waves and a clear blue sky.

Block Island

Two swans on a calm lake at sunset.

Westerly

A forest with autumn foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow.

Attleboro

A marina with several sailboats and yachts, a red building, and a distant shoreline with trees and buildings.

Somerset

A fast-flowing river with a dam and rocky terrain.

Putnam

A calm river with houses reflecting on the water, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

North Stonington

A white church with a steeple and green doors, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

Uxbridge

A church with a tall steeple, surrounded by autumn trees and a clear blue sky.

Wrentham

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