RHODE ISLAND

The Samuel Slater Canal Boat, built in Cambridgeshire, England, offers guests a scenic cruise on the historic Blackstone River and overnight luxury accommodations with breakfast. Summer operations only. An extra fee brings a sumptuous New England clambake dinner. Day trips include a traditional British Tea tour. The canal boat docks at Madeira Avenue in Central Falls. During the cruise, you'll observe wildlife such as swans, deer, great blue herons, turtles and more. Travelers aboard this amazing cruise are enchanted by the beauty and uniqueness that the river offers. The boat is in drydock in 2009, but will return to operations in 2010.

The stately grounds of this park include an early carousel by Danish immigrant Charles I. D. Looff. The carousel boasts 42 horses, three dogs, and a lion, camel, and giraffe; they are some of the earliest examples of Looff’swork. Rides are a mere 25 cents. Open during warm weather: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Call ahead for changes in hours.

The stately grounds of this park include an early carousel by Danish immigrant Charles I. D. Looff. The carousel boasts 42 horses, three dogs, and a lion, camel, and giraffe; they are some of the earliest examples of Looff’swork. Rides are a mere 25 cents. Open during warm weather: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Call ahead for changes in hours.

The stately grounds of this park include an early carousel by Danish immigrant Charles I. D. Looff. The carousel boasts 42 horses, three dogs, and a lion, camel, and giraffe; they are some of the earliest examples of Looff’swork. Rides are a mere 25 cents. Open during warm weather: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Call ahead for changes in hours.