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Adventureland of Narragansett

Narragansett

Adventureland of NarragansettThere is nothing like Adventureland anywhere else in Rhode Island, and with good reason. Adventureland is fun for all ages; exciting for both kids and adults.

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Providence

Roger Williams Park ZooRoger Williams Park Zoo is home to approximately 130 species of rare and fascinating animals from around the world including elephants, giraffes, snow leopards, kangaroos, moon bears, gibbons and many others, all in naturalistic settings.

Providence Athenaeum

Providence

Providence AthenaeumThe Providence Athenaeum, founded in 1753 as an independent membership library, provides books and other materials to all, of any age, who love reading, appreciate literature, and enjoy cultural discovery. The Athenaeum's collections and historic building are maintained in..

Slater Mill Historic Site

Pawtucket

Slater Mill Historic SiteSlater Mill Historic Site is an interactive museum where you can take part in the lives of the New England villagers, who created the American Industrial Revolution. Wander around the grounds and enter the authentic 18th and 19th century buildings you'll meet costumed..

Smith's Castle

Wickford

Smith's CastleSmith's Castle is an historic site, giving an opportunity for adults and children to experience almost four centuries of Rhode Island history. The castle and grounds provide an up-close look at what plantation life in Rhode Island in the 1600's was like.

Historic Fort Adams

Newport

Historic Fort AdamsHISTORIC FORT ADAMS is off Harrison Ave. in Fort Adams State Park. Built 1824-57, Fort Adams is one of the largest coastal fortifications in the United States. Guided tours take visitors from the top of the Fort walls to the depth of the underground listening tunnels...

Newport Mansions

Newport

Newport MansionsExplore 250 years of American history at our 11 historic properties, located on 80 acres of gardens and parks.

Coggeshall Farm Museum

Bristol

Coggeshall Farm MuseumCoggeshall Farm Museum is a living historical farm set on 48 acres that have been cultivated by Europeans since the late 17th century.

Astors Beechwood Mansion

Newport

Astors Beechwood MansionOnce the summer home of the Astors, this elegant mansion now features living history tours, including Victorian and Roaring Twenties tours, evening performances, seasonal events, and much more.

Belcourt Castle

Newport

Belcourt CastleTake a tour during the day of this elegant castle, with its medieval flavor, or walk among the many spirits of the past during a Ghost Tour, Belcourt Castle offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and enjoy the atmosphere of the Gilded Age.

Museum of Newport History

Newport

Museum of Newport HistoryThis award-winning Museum is the perfect place to begin a visit to Newport. The Museum provides the whole family with an engaging introduction to the area's rich history and the beauty of its architecture.

Biomes Marine Biology Center

North Kingstown

Biomes Marine Biology CenterBiomes is a privately owned marine science education center focusing on hands-on programs for students and families in Southern New England.

Hannaway Blacksmith Shop

Lincoln

Hannaway Blacksmith ShopVisitors can now experience the ring of the anvil and the odor of coal and hot steel as blacksmiths forge pieces of the metal into hinges, nails, and other household items.

Water Wizz water fun park

Westerly

Water Wizz water fun parkMake a splash at our 35 foot high Giant Waterslides and our 50 foot high Super Speed Slides. There is over 1,000 feet of spills and thrills, tunnels and dips that twist and turn into two treated pools of refreshing fun for all.

Providence Childrens Museum

Providence

Providence Childrens MuseumProvidence Children's Museum is a place where kids and grown ups can play and learn together. The Museum presents hands-on exhibit areas and exciting programs designed for children ages 1 to 11 that explore the arts, culture, history and science. Exhibits and programs are..

Rhode Island School of Design Museum

Providence

Rhode Island School of Design MuseumThe RISD Museum houses over 80,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Greek and Roman sculpture to French Impressionist paintings, from Chinese stone and terracotta sculpture to contemporary art in every medium, including textiles, ceramics, glass and furniture.

Herreshoff Marine Museum

Bristol

Herreshoff Marine MuseumThe Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame are dedicated to the education and inspiration of the public through presentations of the history and innovative work of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and the America's Cup competition.

The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology

Bristol

The Haffenreffer Museum of AnthropologyThe Museum originated with the private collection of Rudolf F. Haffenreffer, who founded the King Philip Museum in the early 20th century. When the Museum opened to the public, its collections focused on local archaeological materials, but soon expanded to include much of..

Ukulele Hall of Fame Museum

Cranston

Ukulele Hall of Fame MuseumThe Ukulele Hall of Fame Museum was founded in 1996. Our Mission is to document, preserve and promote the history of the ukulele, its players, and makers, as well as to inspire and engage people everywhere in the perpetuation of the ukulele and ukulele music through..

South County Museum

Narragansett

South County MuseumThe mission of the South County Museum is to inspire wonder and a better understanding of the agricultural and rural village life in coastal Rhode Island before the emergence of suburban communities.

The International Scholar-Athlete Hall of Fame

Kingston

The International Scholar-Athlete Hall of FameThe museum,is administered by the Institute for International Sport, and is a comprehensive educational resource center that inducts individuals every two years. Hall of Fame inductees are chosen based on their distinguished athletic, academic, and humanitarian achievements.

International Tennis Hall of Fame

Newport

International Tennis Hall of FameThe Museum's galleries chronicle the rich history of tennis through interactive exhibits, dynamic videos, and popular memorabilia from historic champions and the superstars of today.

The Museum of Yachting

Newport

The Museum of YachtingThe Museum of Yachting is dedicated to preserving the culture of yachting by fostering education and enjoyment of its history through the presentation of vessels, artifacts, literature, events, and regattas.

The National Museum of American Illustration

Newport

The National Museum of American IllustrationThe Museum's American Imagist Collection features masterpieces of illustrative art and is the largest such collection in the world. Illustrators combine personal expression with pictorial representation in order to convey ideas.

Newport Art Museum

Newport

Newport Art MuseumThe Museum's collections and exhibitions focus on the visual arts of Newport and southeastern New England, reflecting both the rich heritage of the past and the lively art scene of the present.

The New England Wireless and Steam Museum

East Greenwich

The New England Wireless and Steam MuseumThe Museum is an electrical and mechanical engineering museum emphasizing the beginnings of radio and steam power. The museum honors engineers who achieved greatness and served the public good by analyzing and solving tough engineering problems. The museum is both archival..

Chuck E. Cheese's

Warwick

Chuck E. Cheese'sChuck E. Cheese's features age appropriate games, rides, prizes, food and entertainment that children of all ages from toddlers to big kids will love.

Ryan Family Amusements

Newport

Ryan Family AmusementsRyan Family Amusements entertainment center features bowling, huge games rooms with arcade games, and lots more fun for all the family

Monster Mini Golf

Warwick

Monster Mini Golf Monster Mini GOlf is fun for all ages! It's 18 holes of indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf with frightfully fun monsters to make a challenging course. Complete with special effects,great music,state of the art arcade games,tons of redemption prizes! 2 private "Haunted..

Wonder Junction

Warwick

Wonder JunctionWonder Junction offers affordable hands-on play in a clean, welcoming indoor space designed by an educator to promote the wonder & joy of learning Children from 1 - 10 can enjoy make & take art, an imaginative play area, science discovery, movement and dramatic arts..

Stepping Stone Ranch

West Greenwich

Stepping Stone RanchStepping Stone Ranch - a fun, family-oriented horse farm that offers trail riding,english and western lessons, riding camps, and much more!

RI Sports Center

North Smithfield

RI Sports CenterPublic ice skating and hockey, fun for all the family!

Norman Bird Sanctuary

Middletown

Norman Bird SanctuaryNorman Bird Sanctuary constitutes the largest area of preserved open space in Newport County. A wildlife refuge, NBS encompasses over 300 acres and 7 miles of trails that wind through a diversity of habitats.

Colt State Park

Bristol

Colt State ParkColt State Park in Bristol is often referred to as the 'gem' of the State Parks System. The entire western border of the park is an open panorama onto Narragansett Bay.

Beavertail State Park

Jamestown

Beavertail State ParkBeavertail State Park, located in Jamestown, Rhode Island, is known for offering some of the most beautiful vistas along the New England coastline.

Burlingame State Park

Charlestown

Burlingame State ParkThis very popular state recreation area offers 50 fireplaces, toilets, drinking water, a swimming beach and a nearby DEM boat launch for boating and fishing.

Fort Wetherill State Park

Jamestown

Fort Wetherill State ParkFort Wetherill State Park, situated upon 100 foot high granite cliffs across the water from Fort Adams State Park, is a former coastal defense battery and training camp.

Goddard Memorial State Park

Warwick

Goddard Memorial State ParkGoddard Park attracts thousands of visitors each year as Rhode Island's most popular Metropolitan Park.

Haines Memorial State Park

East Providence

Haines Memorial State ParkHaines Memorial State Park was established in 1911 when Ida M. Haines donated 83 acres of land to the Metropolitan Park Commission. The land was donated for use as a park in memory of her brother.

Lincoln Woods State Park

Lincoln

Lincoln Woods State ParkLincoln Woods State Park is one of Blackstone Valley's great treasures. A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland, it is a popular get away for northeastern Rhode Islanders.

Misquamicut State Beach

Westerly

Misquamicut State BeachOne of the state's most popular beaches with over a half mile of beach front. There are also many local attractions for children. This modern pavilion includes many new concepts including rails, outside showers, tower and composting toilets.

Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area

Glocester

Pulaski Memorial Recreation AreaLocated within the 4000 acre George Washington Management Area, the 100 acre Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area is a "day use" facility offering users a multitude of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Roger W. Wheeler State Beach

Narragansett

Roger W. Wheeler State Beachacilities and Activities include: Restrooms, Restrooms for the Disabled, Parking, Beach, Pavilion with Coin Operated Hot Showers, Playground, Picnic Tables, Concession and Swimming.

Snake Den State Park

Johnston

Snake Den State ParkThe 1000 acre undeveloped property boasts self-guided walking trails, beautiful trees, flowers and plants and also a working farm. In the fall, the foliage at Snake Den is something to behold. Facilities and Activities include: Walking Trails, Scenery, Wildlife and a..

World War II State Park

Woonsocket

World War II State ParkFacilities and Activities include: Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Tennis courts, Horseshoe Courts, Shuffleboard Court, Playground, Volleyball Courts, Bandstand, Picnicking, Tennis, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard and Concerts.

Fort Adams State Park

Newport

Fort Adams State ParkSituated at the mouth of the Newport Harbor, Fort Adams State Park offers an exceptional panoramic view of both Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay.

Southland Riverboat

Narragansett

Southland RiverboatThe Southland Riverboat has been providing harbor tours, sightseeing cruises, sunset cruises, fall foliage cruises, boat charters and private charters for over 30 years. Our tour boat is one of the most popular attractions in Rhode Island.

The Old Colony and Newport Scenic Railroad

Newport

The Old Colony and Newport Scenic RailroadSit Back, relax and enjoy the salt air breeze as you travel along the cozy west shore of Aquidneck island (Newport RI) in an open platform coach built 1904 or an 1884 parlor car.

Alibi Charters

Warwick

Alibi ChartersAlibi Charters offer a range of cruise packages to fit your needs. We like to share our appreciation & knowledge of the local waters with you. From beginners to the experienced, whether it's a fishing technique or a historical fact about Hope Island, we will to give the..

Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum

Bristol

Blithewold Mansion Gardens and ArboretumBlithewold is one of the finest garden estates in New England. Your exploration of Blithewold will include a dozen different gardens, specimen trees, and a 45-room English style manor house, all chronicling a rich social history of the lives of one family over a span of..

Atlantic Beach Park

Misquamicut

Atlantic Beach ParkAtlantic Beach Park retains the same old-fashioned charm that characterized beach recreational areas of years gone by, including a carousel with antique band organ, kiddie amusement rides, bumper cars, game room, ice cream and much much more.

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