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35 Family Fun Kids Activities in Rhode Island for an Epic Weekend

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35 Family Fun Kids Activities in Rhode Island for an Epic Weekend

Introduction - If you're thinking of heading to this seaside destination with your family, you'll be pleased to hear that there are...

 
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Ride the Block Island Ferry across Narragansett Bay

Activity 1 - Hopping aboard the Block Island Ferry will please all kids! The ferry connects mainland Rhode Island to Block Island, and...

 

Visit the Castle Hill Lighthouse

Activity 2 - Located in Narragansett Bay, the Castle Hill Lighthouse is another must-see attraction. The quaint lighthouse opened in 1890 and still...

 

Look around the Rhode Island State House

Activity 3 - Located in Providence, the Rhode Island State House is a fascinating and educational attraction. You and your family can book...

 

Get out on the water on a boat tour

Activity 4 - A narrated boat tour is one of the family friendly activities that everyone will enjoy. You can get on the...

 
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View artworks at the Rhode Island Museum of Art

Activity 5 - The Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art houses around 80,000 works. If you like art and cultural attractions...

 

Explore Fort Adams State Park

Activity 6 - Another attraction in Newport to visit with your family is Fort Adams State Park. This landmark is a 19th-century fort...

 

Go sightseeing in Providence

Activity 7 - Seeing all the landmarks in Providence can be challenging when traveling with kids. A convenient way to do so is...

 

Birdwatch at the Norman Bird Sanctuary

Activity 8 - The Norman Bird Sanctuary is a 325-acre nature preserve that's home to an array of bird species. When visiting, you...

 

Discover landmarks at Blackstone Valley

Activity 9 - Blackstone Valley is an iconic area in Rhode Island that played a big part in the American Industrial Revolution. One...

 
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Visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Activity 10 - The International Tennis Hall of Fame is found in Newport and honors the sports' best players. At the Hall of...

 

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