Kick back and sail away on the bay with America’ s Cup Charters in Newport. americascupcharters. com
Get a true taste of eighteenthcentury farm life at Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol. coggeshallfarm. org
Explore the local bridle trails with the Newport Equestrian Academy in Middletown. newportequestrian. com
Escape the game at RI Riddle Room in Warwick. ririddleroom. com
Book a stay for a night or two at the Wellington Resort or Admiral Sims’ House in Newport, or the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick. wellingtonresort. com; admiralsimsnewport. com; ihg. com / crowneplaza
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Shop creative wares while surrounded by unique critters at the Fantastic Umbrella Factory in Charlestown. fantasticumbrella factory. com
Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Charlestown.
Embark on a full day of whale watching with Frances Fleet in Narragansett. francesfleet. com
Interact with the aquatic residents of the Biomes Marine Biology Center in North Kingstown. biomescenter. com
Star gaze at Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Charlestown. frostydrew. org
Catch a showing of the Contemporary Theater Company’ s A Midsummer Night’ s Dream( from July 6 through August 3) in Wakefield and / or Theatre by the Sea’ s Hairspray!( from July 23 through August 16). contemporarytheatercompany. com; theatrebythesea. com
Cut your own lavender( on designated weekends) or just frolic through the beautiful grounds at Lavender Waves Farm in South Kingstown. lavenderwavesfarm. com
Paddle through Wickford Harbor with the Kayak Centre in North Kingstown. kayakcentre. com
Catch the Block Island Ferry in Narragansett to explore all that New Shoreham has to offer( see pg. 61). blockislandferry. com
Play a round of mini golf, take a swing in the batting cages or get behind the wheel of a go-kart at Adventureland in Narragansett. adventurelandri. com
Fly down the giant water slides at Yawgoo Valley Water Park in Exeter( opens July). yawgoo. com
Join the Living Sharks Museum in Westerly to learn more about the environment and history of sharks. livingsharks. org
See works from the Print Shop and see letter presses in real time at the South County Museum in Narragansett. southcountymuseum. org
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Experience Matchday with Rhode Island FC
So, you’ re planning to attend a Rhode Island FC home match with friends and family. Here’ s what you should expect to do and see on matchday:
• Rep the Ocean State( as a local or a visitor) and be part of the loud, proud and energetic atmosphere as Rhode Island FC takes the pitch at the brand-new Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket. Immerse yourself in the authentic and exhilarating experience that can’ t be replicated anywhere else!
• Join in on the activities at RIFC Fan Fest. Make sure to hit the merch area and grab your favorite RIFC gear by game time.
• Check out local eats and specialties at the concession stands, including mouthwatering pastrami and corned beef sandwiches from Maven’ s Delicatessen.
• Fans can quench their thirst at the beer garden with a can of RIFC Pale Ale: the special collaboration beer between Rhode Island FC and the Guild Brewing Company.
• Meet Chip the Harbor Seal, the club’ s official team mascot. Find Chip around the stadium on matchday and snap a photo with the iconic seal.
Visit rhodeislandfc. com / tickets to purchase tickets before matches sell out! Download the official Rhode Island FC mobile app to download tickets on your mobile device. View the full season schedule online at rhodeislandfc. com
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