What to do in Rhode Island

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

The Breakers Newport

Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)

NZ$88
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

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

NZ$30
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport Rhode Island Mansions Trolley Tour

Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)

NZ$51
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)
Bar and seating area inside the Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

NZ$70
per traveller
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods
Newport: Mansions Sightseeing Trolley Tour with The Breakers

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

NZ$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)
Newport: Self-Guided Combo Tour

Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle

NZ$35
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Newport Ghosts: Seaside Hauntings and Hags Tour

Newport Ghosts: Seaside Hauntings and Hags Tour

NZ$42
per adult
Newport Ghosts: Seaside Hauntings and Hags Tour
Trolley Tour

Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours

NZ$85
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours
Newport: Narrated Trolley Tour

90 Minute Scenic Newport Narrated Trolley Tour (Ages 8+)

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
90 Minute Scenic Newport Narrated Trolley Tour (Ages 8+)
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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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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.

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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.

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The Point

You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in The Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Newport Ferry Terminal or Newport Harbour.

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Yachting Village

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

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Watch Hill

You'll enjoy the beaches and waterfront in Watch Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at East Beach Watch Hill or Napatree Point.

 

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Day trip destinations from Rhode Island

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Warwick

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

Putnam

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Wrentham

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Providence

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East Providence

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Woonsocket

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Wyoming

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