Newport Harbor located in nearby Newport is a favorite of kayakers. This body of water is calm enough for beginners but offers enough action to make it a challenge for the most seasoned kayakers and lovers of water sports.
Kids are used to being told to keep their hands off of things. Luckily for them, the opposite is the case when the whole family visits the Providence Children's Museum. A hands-on approach is highly encouraged as the kids are able to create their own artwork using the provided paints and other modes of expression. The exhibits and attractions are hands-on and are highly informative and entertaining, presenting such subjects as a time traveling adventure through Rhode Island's multicultural history, and a wet and wild exploration of the ways of water. Those are just a couple of the many great adventures that await you and the kids at the Providence Children's Museum.
Your week is filled with unnecessarily serious moments. Laugh it all away when you take in a show at the Comedy Connection. Nationally recognized talents like Dennis Miller and Rosie O’Donnell are just two of the comedians who have graced the stage at this popular club on the nightlife scene. This venue has ties to the Boston entertainment Comedy Connection at Faneuil Hall, which serves to explain the consistently entertaining (not to mention hilarious) performers that are regularly on the bill.
Providence's Governor Henry Lippitt House offers you a rare opportunity to travel back to the high-Victorian days. In fact, you will feel like you've returned to a different time and place when you tour this house, as the architectural details like hand-carved woodwork, intricate stenciling and ornate chandeliers are just a few of the many stunning features you will find here. This attraction was named a National Historic Landmark in 1976.