Summer is winding down on the SouthCoast. With just a few weeks before school starts up again, you might be looking for a last-minute adventure for the whole family.

To me it seems like the summer season goes by the quickest and there's always something we hoped to do but never seemed to find the time for.

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If you found yourself caught up in summer camps and busy work schedules, you too might still be seeking some summer fun. Luckily, there is plenty do in and around the SouthCoast.

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SouthCoast Family-Friendly Adventures

Between the beaches, bike paths, hiking trails and historic sites, finding an end of summer excursion isn't too hard. Hopefully choosing which one to go on isn't either.

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We put together a list of some of the best family-friendly adventures on the SouthCoast for those seeking last-minute summer fun. The best part is, every venture on our list costs nothing (or next to nothing) to do.

Budget Friendly Day Trips in Massachusetts

So if the budget is tapped from all the back-to-school shopping and you're out of ideas on where to go to get the kids out of the house, keep scrolling. We have 10 great options of a quick, last-minute daycation adventure right in your own backyard.

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There are over 427 acres of beautiful landscaping, historical buildings and family friendly spaces at Roger Williams Park in Providence. Gifted to the city in 1872 by the last descendant of Roger Williams, Betsey Williams, the park has become primarily known for its amazing zoo. But throughout this historic district listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, there are plenty of other stunning things to see.

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