10 TOP Things to Do in Rhode Island August 2026

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Things to do

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

CA $69

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure

CA $57

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

CA $86

per adult

Newport: Mansions Sightseeing Trolley Tour with The Breakers

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

CA $76

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

CA $114

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Early Bird Mimosa Cruise - Family Friendly!

CA $51

per adult

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

CA $35

per adult

Bar and seating area inside the Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

CA $56

per traveller

72% of travellers recommend

Twilight Cruise: After The Sun Goes Down

CA $66

per adult

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Brown University

9.0/10 (1,422 reviews)

Walk around the campus of Brown University, a top college 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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Misquamicut

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Misquamicut. A stop by Misquamicut State Beach or East Beach 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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Downtown Providence

Travelers to Downtown Providence praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by 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.

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