RHODE ISLAND - Providence/Warwick

This public skating rink in the heart of the downtown is a little reminiscent of Rockefeller Center. Open during the cold-weather months, it offers skating for adults and children on a 14,000-square-foot rink. Skate rentals and concessions in an adjacent pavilion. Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Kids and grown-ups play and learn together through hands-on exhibits and programs for children ages one to 11 that explore the arts, culture, history, and science. Exhibits are based on the developmental needs of children and embrace a wide range of learning styles.