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Komodo dragon ) in naturalistic exhibits throughout the forty-acre grounds . Outdoor interactive play areas are available year long and animal feeding opportunities and other special features are offered seasonally . 1000 Elmwood Ave ., Providence , 785-3510 , rwpzoo . org .

Providence Ghost Tour Take a walk on the spooky side of Rhode Island ’ s history with the Providence Ghost Tour . Beginning and ending at Prospect Terrace Park on the East Side of Providence , knowledgeable guides will lead you by lantern-light in the footsteps of the area ’ s deceasedbut-not-quite-departed residents . Congdon Street , Providence , 484-8687 , providenceghosttour . com .

FURTHER AFIELD R1 Indoor Karting R1 Indoor Karting lets customers zoom around a kart track at blistering speeds . Equipped with the latest in go-kart technology , the electric vehicles have the power of a racecar without the fumes . The asphalt track is specifically designed for karting , meaning you ’ ll have a fast experience all around . While you ’ re there , also try your hand at axe throwing at the onsite Axe Bar or race against the clock in their Legends of the Hidden Temple-themed escape room . 100 Higginson Ave ., Lincoln , 721-5554 , r1indoorkarting . com .

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Frog and Toad

Gift shops can seem pretty humdrum when stocked with the same generic knick-knacks and bric-a-brac . That ’ s not the case with Frog and Toad . While their brick and mortars are currently closed for in-person shopping , you can browse their online inventory jampacked with a quirky assortment of art , apparel , jewelry , games and more and arrange same-day curbside pickup at the Hope Street location . 795 Hope St ., Providence , 831-3434 , frogandtoadstore . com .

Campus Fine Wines Everyone deserves to sit down with a nice glass of cabernet ( or whatever your drink may be ) after a long , hard day of work . Luckily , Campus Fine Wines is here and more than happy to cultivate your thirst . Peruse the wide selection of small production , organic wines and thoughtfully chosen beers and spirits at your leisure or rely on the specially curated staff picks . 127 Brook St ., Providence , 621-9650 , campusfinewines . com .

FURTHER AFIELD Ocean State Apparel If you ’ re feeling nostalgic , you might want to take a gander at Ocean State Apparel ’ s inventory . The store

is well-known for its Little Rhody-themed souvenirs and gifts , including T-shirts and signage with funny slogans , various products created by local artisans , and iconic Rhode Island fare including Del ’ s lemonade packets and Iggy ’ s doughboy mix . Best of all ? The shelves are also stocked with a slew of Benny ’ s ( R . I . P .) memorabilia . 2105 Post Rd ., Warwick , 737-0686 , oceanstatesouvenirs . com . �

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