Providence/Warwick attractions reveal the the area's natural and social history

There’s always an amazing adventure to be had at the Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village. Watch elephants swimming in a waterhole, journey to the Amazon rainforest, interact with the hyacinth macaws inside the free-flight aviary, or even feed a goat. And, located just a ¼ mile from the Zoo is Carousel Village. Start your visit with the iconic carousel itself – an indoor ride for both kids and adults. To complete your visit, don’t forget about the outdoor and fully accessible Hasbro™ Boundless Playground, which is open for full all year long! The Zoo also is home to an exhilarating zip ride and train excursion, as well as Hasbro™’s Our Big Backyard, and a nature play space.

Who doesn’t want to be the hero who finds the clue, solves the case and walks away a champion? At Riddle Room Escape Games, that experience happens every time a group enters one of the exciting game story rooms. Maybe you’ll be the one who finds the treasure in the Forest of Fortune, brings peace to the kingdom in the Imaginasium of Intrigue, figures out why guests are Vanishing at the Belmont, or helps refurbish Rocky Point Park. Each game space is private, for just your group, and the exit door is never actually locked. Adventurers from 7 to 102 have enjoyed the experience of working together over interactive puzzles and other challenges. The attraction is perfect for couples, families, co-workers, bachelorette parties and other groups. Reservations are required.

The Crescent Park Carousel, one of the finest surviving examples of hand-carved carousels in the country, was built just prior to 1900 by Charles I. D. Looff as a display model. Open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 7 pm. Easter weekend and Memorial Day weekend and from June through Labor Day. After Labor Day through Columbus Day, open Saturday and Sunday, noon to 8 pm. Wheelchair accessible.

Providence, RI is known for its vibrant culinary, and arts and culture scenes. The RISD Museum is home to nearly 100,000 works of art ranging from the ancient to the avant-garde. Theater lovers will want to see a show at the beautifully gilded Providence Performing Arts Center or at the Tony Award-winning Trinity Rep. One of the city's most popular events, WaterFire, is a multisensory art installation highlighted by a series of bonfires installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence. Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village has delighted generations of visitors and The BankNewport City Center boasts ice skating in the heart of downtown. For more things to do in Providence, RI, visit GoProvidence.com.