What to do in Rhode Island

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise

CA $59
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise
The Breakers Newport

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

CA $70
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

CA $95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack
Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure

Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure

CA $49
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure
Newport: Mansions Sightseeing Trolley Tour with The Breakers

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

CA $75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)
Bar and seating area inside the Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

CA $56
per traveller
72% of travellers recommend
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

CA $35
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Twilight Cruise: After The Sun Goes Down

Twilight Cruise: After The Sun Goes Down

CA $63
per adult
Twilight Cruise: After The Sun Goes Down
Newport Ghosts: Seaside Hauntings and Hags Tour

Newport Ghosts: Seaside Hauntings and Hags Tour

CA $45
per adult
Newport Ghosts: Seaside Hauntings and Hags Tour
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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 571 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $60 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 CA $214 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 CA $57 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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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 CA $64 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 CA $11 per adult
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What to do in Rhode Island

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Brown University

9.0/10 (1,422 reviews)
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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Where to stay in Rhode Island

Find the best Rhode Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Rhode Island
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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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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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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

While visiting Yachting Village, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Street and Newport Harbour.

 

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Day trip destinations from Rhode Island

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Block Island

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Fall River

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

Somerset

A neoclassical building with columns, surrounded by a circular stone pathway, set against a backdrop of trees and a lake at dusk.

Warwick

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Cranston

A marina with boats, a waterfront promenade, and residential buildings.

Middletown

A cityscape with a prominent church tower, a river, and autumn-colored trees.

Pawtucket

A serene pond surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, a stone bridge, and a clear sky.

West Greenwich

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