PLAY TIME
Whether you want to jump , climb , skate or bowl , we ’ ve got you covered .
Bowling Knock down some pins at Lang ’ s Bowlarama in Cranston or Breaktime Bowl and Bar in Pawtucket . langsbowlarama . com ; breaktimebowlandbar . com
Trampoline Parks Jump around at Launch Trampoline Park in Warwick or Sky Zone Trampoline Park in East Providence . launchtrampolinepark . com ; skyzone . com / providence
Escape Rooms Solve the mysteries before the timer runs out at RI Riddle Room in East Greenwich , Lock and Clue in Pawtucket or Escape Rhode Island in Providence . ririddleroom . com ; lockandclue . com ; escaperhodeisland . com
Indoor Karting Race around the tracks at R1 Indoor Karting in Lincoln or Adventureland in Narragansett . r1indoorkarting . com ; adventurelandri . com
Rock Climbing Scale the walls at Rock Spot Climbing in Lincoln , Providence or Peace Dale or at Central Rock Gym in Warwick . rockspotclimbing . com ; centralrockgym . com
Arcade Grab a drink and play some pinball at Free Play Bar Arcade in Providence . freeplaybar . com
Ice Skating Show off your ice dancing moves at Veteran ’ s Memorial Ice Rink in Cranston . Love the outdoors ? Visit BankNewport City Center in Providence or Gurney ’ s Resort and Marina in Newport . cvmrink . com ; theprovidencerink . com ; gurneysresorts . com
Roller Skating Be a part of the roller skating revival at United Skates of America in Rumford . unitedskatesri . com
Get a glimpse of all the fun and excitement this tiny state has to offer .
LEARN A THING OR TWO
From sports to arts to history , these locally minded museums have a lot to share .
RISD Museum Established in 1877 as part of a vibrant , creative community , the RISD Museum ( yes , RISD as in the Rhode Island School of Design ) is home to more than 100,000 works of art ( 2,444 on display , majority online ). These pieces date from ancient times to today and include paintings , screenprints , sculpture , photography , decorative arts , textiles and furniture from all over the world . Providence , risdmuseum . org
Providence Children ’ s Museum The champions of play , Providence Children ’ s Museum ’ s interactive exhibits ( think : an innovation lab with crafts and 3D printers , a woodlands-themed tree house and a science-driven water ways area ) inspire lifelong learning through creativity and exploration . Become a member for unlimited admission all year long . Providence , providence childrensmuseum . org
Herreshoff Marine Museum From picture-perfect little dinghies to daring America ’ s Cup contenders , the Herreshoff Marine Museum pays tribute to the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and Rhode Island ’ s prestigious boat-building legacy . Board antique cabin cruisers , view historic memorabilia and brush up on your nautical knowledge . Bristol , herreshoff . org
Tomaquag Museum Rhode Island ’ s only Indigenous museum , the Tomaquag Museum is dedicated to sharing Native ( with a focus on southern New
TAKE A TOUR
See the state from a new perspective with one of these tours .
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Bus and Walking Tours Explore the state on foot through a guided tour from Experience Rhode Island . If you ’ re ambitious , take the full Rhode Island in a Day tour , a full seven-and-a-half hour adventure . experienceri . com
Food Tours For local culinary insights , check out Rhode Island Red Food Tours . rhodeislandred foodtours . com
Boat Tours Check out the Rhode Island Fast Ferry ’ s Lighthouses in Narragansett Bay and
England tribal communities ) culture , arts and history from a first-person perspective . Exeter , tomaquagmuseum . org
Museum of Work and Culture You have to love a museum where you ’ re not just allowed , but encouraged to touch things . With a unique location on the Blackstone River in the historic mill village of Woonsocket , the museum gives a glimpse into immigrant life in Rhode Island ’ s pre-industrial era . Woonsocket , rihs . org
Audrain Auto Museum The Audrain Auto Museum is a motorhead ’ s dream . With access to more than 350 cars and motorcycles ranging from brass-era , pre-War cars to the supercars of the 2000s , the museum hosts three to
Newport Harbor tours , Providence River Boat Company ’ s twilight river cruise , Sailing Excursions ’ sunset sail or Save the Bay ’ s seal watch tour ( wintertime only ). rhodeislandbaycruises . com ; providence riverboart . com ; sail-newport . com ; savebay . org
Ghost Tours Check out Providence Ghost Tour or Newport Ghost Tours . providenceghost tour . com ; ghostsofnewport . com
History Tours For a historical account , check out Benefit Street : The Mile of History . mileofhistory . org
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