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Beaches, events, outdoor activities, and attractions across Rhode Island.
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Providence Bruins hockey: tickets, schedule, and Amica Mutual Pavilion guide
Providence Bruins hockey tickets range from $20-$65 depending on seating and game day. Purchase tickets online at ProvidenceBruins.com, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion box office (1 La Salle Square, Providence), or through Ticketmaster. The 2025-26 AHL season runs October through April with 36 home games. The downtown arena is accessible via RIPTA buses and offers multiple parking options within walking distance.
Winter activities in Rhode Island: ice skating, sledding, and things to do
Rhode Island offers excellent winter activities including outdoor ice skating at Alex and Ani City Center in Providence and the Providence Rink at Kennedy Plaza, sledding at Neutaconkanut Hill Park and Blackstone Park, and indoor attractions like WaterFire Arts Center. Most outdoor rinks operate December through February with admission around $5-8, while sledding hills are free. Indoor alternatives include The Rink at the International Skating Center and various museums for cold-weather days.
Providence Performing Arts Center guide: shows, tickets, and parking
Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, is Rhode Island's premier Broadway theater hosting touring productions, concerts, and comedy shows. Tickets range from $35-$150+ depending on the show and seating. The venue offers 3,100 seats across orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony levels. Parking is available at nearby garages including the Providence Place Mall garage ($8-$15) and on-street metered spots.
Best sunset spots in Rhode Island
Rhode Island offers exceptional sunset viewing locations along its 400 miles of coastline and inland waters. The top spots include Beavertail State Park in Jamestown for dramatic ocean views, Castle Hill Inn in Newport for sophisticated seaside sunsets, Mohegan Bluffs on Block Island for clifftop vistas, and Scarborough State Beach in Narragansett for classic beach sunsets. Each location offers unique perspectives, with prime viewing times varying by season from approximately 4:30 PM in winter to 8:15 PM in summer.
Top golf courses in Rhode Island 2026
Rhode Island offers approximately 45 golf courses ranging from championship-level public courses to affordable municipal options. Top courses for 2026 include Newport National Golf Club in Middletown (consistently ranked among New England's best public courses), Triggs Memorial Golf Course in Providence (a Donald Ross design), and the private Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington. Green fees at public courses typically range from $30-$150 depending on the facility and time of day.
Best swimming holes in Rhode Island
Rhode Island offers several excellent swimming holes, with top options including Stepstone Falls in West Greenwich, Queen's River in Exeter, Tarbox Pond in Burrillville, and the Chipuxet River in South Kingstown. These natural swimming spots provide relief from summer heat and are typically free or low-cost alternatives to crowded beaches. Most swimming holes are best visited during June through September when water levels are ideal and temperatures are warmest.
AS220 Providence guide: arts, community, and events
AS220 is Providence's pioneering unjuried, uncensored arts space located at 115 Empire Street in Downtown Providence. Founded in 1985, this nonprofit cultural center offers free gallery exhibitions, live performances, artist studios, printmaking facilities, a youth program, and the AS220 Foo(d) restaurant. All events are open to everyone regardless of experience level, making it Rhode Island's most accessible hub for grassroots arts and creative community building.
Best farmers markets in Rhode Island 2026
Rhode Island hosts over 50 farmers markets from May through October, with the Hope Street Farmers Market in Providence, Aquidneck Growers Market in Middletown, and Pawtuxet Village Farmers Market in Cranston consistently ranking among the best for variety, local vendors, and community atmosphere. Most markets operate Saturday or Sunday mornings during peak season (June-October), with select winter markets including the Rhode Island Winter Farmers Market at Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket running year-round on Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Rhode Island road races and 5K runs 2026: complete guide
Rhode Island has a dense road racing calendar for its size, anchored by the Blessing of the Fleet 10-Miler in Narragansett, the CVS Health Downtown 5K in Providence, and the Newport Marathon and Half. Most 5Ks cost $25-$40 and benefit local charities. Spring and fall are peak season, with summer racing concentrated in the evenings along the coast.
Best Christmas tree farms in Rhode Island 2026
Rhode Island offers excellent Christmas tree farms for the 2026 season, with top choices including Schartner Farm in Exeter, Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown, and Pippin Orchard in Cranston. Most farms open the day after Thanksgiving and operate weekends through mid-December. Expect to pay $60-$90 for Fraser Firs and Balsams, with many farms offering complimentary hot cocoa, hayrides, and free tree shaking and netting services.
URI Rams sports guide: tickets, schedule, and game day tips
The URI Rams compete in NCAA Division I, with men''s basketball at the Ryan Center and football at Meade Stadium on the Kingston campus. Basketball is the marquee program, playing in the Atlantic 10 conference. Tickets are generally affordable, parking on campus is straightforward, and games against Providence College and other A-10 rivals draw the biggest crowds.
Best escape rooms in Providence 2026
Providence offers several top-tier escape room venues in 2026, with Trap Door Escape Room on Westminster Street leading the pack with themed rooms like "The Speakeasy" and "The Heist." Other popular options include Riddle Room Rhode Island in the Jewelry District and Break Out Games in nearby East Providence. Prices typically range from $28-35 per person, with most experiences lasting 60 minutes and requiring advance reservations, especially on weekends.