What to do in Rhode Island

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

The Breakers Newport

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

฿1,646
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

฿1,324
per traveller
72% of travellers recommend
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

฿827
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Trolley Tour

Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours

฿1,588
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours
Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30. Marble House Entry 8/31 - 11/2

Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission

฿1,489
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission
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Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 538 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,390 per adult
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Coastal Cruisers Golden Hour Experience in Newport

Coastal Cruisers Golden Hour Experience in Newport

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,966 per adult
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Newport: Morning Cruise with Complimentary Mimosa

Newport: Morning Cruise with Complimentary Mimosa

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,324 per adult
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Newport: Yacht Sightseeing Cruise

Newport: Yacht Sightseeing Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,327 per adult
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Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
3.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿265 per adult
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What to do in Rhode Island

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Brown University

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Enjoy the student vibe around Brown University, a top university in 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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Fifth Ward

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

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.

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Narragansett Pier

While visiting Narragansett Pier, you might make a stop by sights like The Towers and Narragansett Beach.

Day trip destinations from Rhode Island

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Block Island

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Pawtucket

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Putnam

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Uxbridge

A cityscape with modern and historic buildings, a clear blue sky, and green trees.

Providence

A cityscape with a large bridge, a river, and several industrial buildings.

North Providence

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Jamestown

A rocky shoreline with large boulders and a sandy beach.

Little Compton