School Summer Vacation

Updated: May 31, 2001

Back-to-school is just around the corner--but first you need to squeeze a few more memories out of this summer. Take your kids on an outdoor adventure, pile them into the car for an afternoon at the museum or a trip to the ice cream shop. Whatever your idea of fun, we've got ideas for some hot-weather hoopla.

On this page:Keep Them Busy, Keep Them Fed.

Keep Them Busy

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended WaterPlace Park
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    1 Financial Way, Providence, RI 02903 (map)

    Take a stroll together at this downtown Providence park and river walk.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Roger Williams Park Zoo
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    1100 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907 (map)

    This park’s zoo, planetarium and hiking trails will help keep little visitors busy.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Providence Children's Museum
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    100 South St, Providence, RI 02903 (map)

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Rhode Island Capitol Police
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    82 Smith St, Providence, RI 02903 (map)

    Who said history can’t be cool? This collection tells the story of the state of Rhode Island.

Keep Them Fed

  1. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ben & Jerry's
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    237 Meeting St, Providence, RI 02906 (map)

    Kids and adults love this chain's chunky, funky-named ice cream.

  2. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Gregg's Restaurants & Pub
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    1303 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904 (map)

    Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and apple pie. Affordable, child-friendly, delicious.

  3. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Modern Diner
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    364 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860 (map)

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