Ran Zan Japanese Restaurant

Sometimes, the best family adventures are the ones where you just spend quality time together playing a game of catch after chowing down a picnic lunch. The perfect place to do that in Providence is Richardson Park. The kids will love the PlayBooster and PlayShaper attractions as well as the Humpty Climbers and swings that are all part of this beautiful park. For the older kids, there's fun to be had on the basketball courts, a water park and the big expansive lawn. An afternoon of great family fun awaits at Richardson Park.

With the pressures of deadlines and work and bills and everyday life, sometimes you both feel like escaping it all. While you may not be able to escape as far away as you would like, maybe a romantic date on the New England Fast Ferry will create a special memory for the two of you. This ferry covers the area from Providence to Newport and back. Rides are between an hour and an hour and a half, so you can make a little getaway before you both have to come back to reality!

When Opera Providence brings one of their productions to the stage, you know you are in for something truly special. The musicians and singers work tirelessly to bring timeless entertainment to Providence audiences, and every season is more ambitious than the previous one. The performance schedule includes such favorite themes as the Opera Classics Series, the Winter Concert Series as well as various seasonal favorites. So instead of settling for the ordinary, get dressed up and enjoy a compelling evening filled with performances that always hit a high note.

For a completely different biking or walking experience, make your way to Swan Point Cemetery. This historic site features beautiful plants and monuments. Walking or slow biking on the trail is allowed. Also, out of respect for the families who have loved ones buried here, proper attire is requested.