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IN THE OCEAN STATE
day trips
CONNECTICUT
MYSTIC AQUARIUM Embark on an adventure just across Rhode Island ’ s southwest border to Mystic Aquarium , home to the likes of beluga whales , African penguins , octopus , eels , jellyfish , thousands of colorful fish and more . Ever wanted to share the spotlight with a sea lion during a show or team up with a stingray to paint a masterpiece ? Now ’ s your chance with the aquarium ’ s animal encounter programs . Other highlights include an undersea virtual reality adventure , a shark touch habitat and immersive , conservation-focused exhibits . Plus , across the street you ’ ll find Olde Mistick Village . This eighteenth-century-villageturned-shopping center features a unique array of shops as well as several yummy eateries . mysticaquarium . org ; oldemistick village . com
These worthwhile New England destinations are just a hop , skip and jump away .
FOXWOODS Just an hour ’ s drive from Rhode Island ’ s capital , Foxwoods — North America ’ s largest resort casino — comprises a vast array of gaming across seven onpremises casinos ; multiple AAA Four Diamond hotels ; a diverse collection of high-quality restaurants ; world-renowned spas ; state-of-the-art theaters ; lively nightclubs ; a highflyer zipline and more . And with the more recent addition of the Tanger Outlets ( made up of seventy-plus premium stores ), it isn ’ t difficult to wonder why Foxwoods is a premier destination on the East Coast . foxwoods . com
MASSACHUSETTS
PATRIOT PLACE Located next to the renowned Gillette Stadium in Foxborough , Patriot Place features more than 1.3 million square-feet of first-rate restaurants , retailers and entertainment . In between windowshopping , brush up on your Pats history at the Patriots Hall of Fame before catching some standup at the Comedy Scene . If you ’ re hungry , swing by Bar Louie for some mouthwatering burgers and spectacular cocktails or Davio ’ s Northern Italian steakhouse for a delectable cut of filet mignon . Just remember to save room for dessert ! You won ’ t be able to pass by Cupcake Charlie ’ s without picking up a tasty treat . patriot-place . com
ExperienceRI . com don ’ t miss !
Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in CT and Battleship Cove in MA . To see what you can get up to in Boston , MA , turn to page 46 .
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PENGUIN AND CASINO : GETTY IMAGES ; BELOW : COURTESY OF PATRIOT PLACE / PATRIOTS HALL OF FAME