What to do in Rhode Island

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise

NZ$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise
The Breakers Newport

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

NZ$83
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

NZ$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack
Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

NZ$104
per adult
Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

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

NZ$28
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Bar and seating area inside the Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

NZ$67
per traveller
72% of travellers recommend
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods
Newport Rhode Island Mansions Trolley Tour

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

NZ$49
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

NZ$42
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Early Bird Mimosa Cruise - Family Friendly!

Early Bird Mimosa Cruise - Family Friendly!

NZ$62
per adult
Early Bird Mimosa Cruise - Family Friendly!
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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 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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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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Misquamicut

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Misquamicut. A stop by Misquamicut State Beach or East Beach Watch Hill might round out your trip.

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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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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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Day trip destinations from Rhode Island

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Warwick

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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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