Rhode Island may be a small state, but it has its fair share of fun, quirky, and relaxing destinations to keep your vacation interesting. So, enjoy a budget-friendly getaway with our list of cheap but amazing destinations in Rhode Island! In this slideshow, we will list down some key attractions you can explore if you are planning a trip to the Rhode island.

1. Budget Vacation in
Rhode Island: Fun &
Inexpensive Things
to do…

2. Budget-Friendly Rhode Island Adventures...
❖Nicknamed as The Plantation State
❖Some great & pocket-friendly activities:
✓Mansions, Estates, Gardens
✓Zoo & bird Sanctuary
✓Art Gallery
✓Lighthouse Museum
✓Fort Adams State Park
✓Lincoln Woods State Park
✓Stephen Hopkins Legacy
✓And a lot more!

3. Green Animals Topiary Gardens - Portsmouth…
❖7-acre estate featuring bushes and plants shaped into
different animals
❖America’s oldest topiary garden - dates back to 1872
❖80+ pieces of topiary animals - birds, giraffes, camels,
elephants, & more
❖Vegetable and herb garden, orchards, ponds, & a Victorian-
style house overlooking Narragansett Bay
❖A part of the Preservation Society of Newport County
❖Open seasonally
❖Tickets cost:
❖Adult - $18
❖6-17 year - $8
❖Below 6 free
❖The ticket allows you to tour The Breakers & The Elms too

4. The Breakers - Ochre Point Avenue, Newport… ❖A grand mansion owned by the Vanderbilt family
in the 19th century
❖National Historic Landmark since 1994
❖A part of the Preservation Society of Newport
County
❖Italian Renaissance style designed by architect
Richard Morris Hunt
❖13-acre estate - 70 rooms including The Central
Great Hall & The Gold Room
❖Tickets cost:
❖Adult - $18
❖6-17 year - $4.50
❖Below 6 free
❖The ticket allows you to tour Green Animals
Topiary Gardens and The Elms too

5. The Elms - Bellevue Avenue, Newport…
❖Yet another lovely mansion
❖Owned by Edward Julius and Sarah Berwind
❖10-acre estate - grand mansion, a sunken garden, carriage
house and stables, and a large garage
❖Constructed by architect Horace Trumbauer
❖Modeled after the 18th century French Château d'Asnières.
❖USA’s National Historic Landmarks since 1996
❖Self-guided audio tour
❖Interesting parts of the house - underground tunnel system,
the kitchens and servant quarters, & a rooftop view of the
estate & Newport Harbor
❖Carriage House Café for a delicious meal
❖Admission costs are the same as The Breakers
❖The Elms, The Breakers, and Green Animals Topiary
Gardens in one ticket!

6. Roger Williams Park Zoo - Providence...
❖Fun and affordable destination - most
inexpensive in Rhode Island
❖USA’s third-oldest zoo - established in 1872
❖160+ animals including amphibians, birds,
insects, mammals, and reptiles
❖You can see and appreciate the animals in their
natural habitats
❖Exhibits include - Fabric of Africa, Alex and Ani
Farmyard, Hasbro’s Big Backyard & more!
❖Educational programs, workshops, & fun
seasonal events
❖Tickets cost $17.95 for adults, $15.95 for seniors
62 years and up, and $12.95 for kids 2-12 years old

7. Beavertail Lighthouse Museum…
❖Situated in Jamestown
❖Third-oldest lighthouse in the US - built in 1856
❖Inside Beavertail State Park
❖Entrance to Narragansett Bay
❖64 feet and
❖Rich nautical history of Rhode Island
❖Scenic view of Narragansett Bay
❖Adjacent to Beavertail State Park
❖Admission are free, but donations are welcome

8. One Way Gallery…
❖Situated in downtown Narragansett
❖Modern and thought-provoking artwork from local
and regional artists
❖Paintings, photos, drawings, and even tattoos!
❖Summer Salon exhibit every July - a mixture of
abstract art, pop culture art, cartoons, graffiti, &
photographs
❖Call or email them for ticketing information.

9. The Stephen Hopkins House…
❖Travel back to 18th century America
❖Museum & a National Historic Landmark
❖Situated in Providence.
❖Formerly the home of Rhode Island governor, Stephen
Hopkins.
❖Unique L-shaped structure purchased by Hopkins in
1742
❖National Historic Landmark since 1978
❖Stephen Hopkin’s belongings remain untouched
❖Admission is free - tips or donations at least $3 are
highly recommended
Source: Governor Stephen Hopkins House Wikipedia Page

10. Fort Adams State Park…
❖Picturesque park with a plethora of activities &
attractions for the entire family
❖200 acres of natural spots and historical
structures
❖Built to preserve Fort Adams, a U.S. Army post
❖Guided tours, walking trails, picnics, and
ziplines. Boating, swimming, and other athletic
activities
❖Events and festivals such as Craft Brew Races,
Newport Folk Festival, and the Newport Food
Truck & Craft Beer Festival
❖No admission and parking fee, but the fort tour
costs $12 fee for adults.
Source: Fort Adams State Park Website

11. Lincoln Woods State Park…
❖Lovely public recreation area
❖627 acres of natural surroundings in Blackstone Valley
❖Freshwater beach - swim, kayak, and fish for trout, rent a boat, picnic
spots
❖Hike, jog, and ride a mountain bike or horse throughout the different
trails

12. Norman Bird Sanctuary…
❖Nonprofit wildlife sanctuary - 325 acres
❖7 miles of hiking trails
❖Bird-sighting - local and migratory birds
❖Free guided bird walk events
❖Owl Prowls and Birding Ecotours, Children’s
summer and vacation camp programs
❖Tickets cost $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and
military, and $3 for students with ID and kids 3-8
years. Kids under 3 years may come at no charge.

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