10 TOP Things to Do in Rhode Island October 2026

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Things to do

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

£37

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise

£31

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure

£26

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Newport: Mansions Sightseeing Trolley Tour with The Breakers

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

£40

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

£19

per adult

Bar and seating area inside the Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

£30

per traveller

Twilight Cruise: After The Sun Goes Down

£34

per adult

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

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

£13

per traveller

76% of travellers recommend

Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle

£15

per traveller

100% of travellers recommend

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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 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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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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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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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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