Things to Do in Rhode Island
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The Butterfly Zoo
- Tiverton
An enclosed greenhouse features native species and butterflies from the tropics
Triggs Memorial Golf Course - Providence
- Mount Pleasant
Players hone swings, short game, and course strategy under tutelage of PGA member and Rhode Island PGA Teacher of the Year Bob Tramonti
Yokohama Japanese Steakhouse
- Warwick
Hibachi chefs dazzle crowds with their knife and spatula tricks at a Japanese eatery with an indoor pond
West Shore Wellness
- Warwick
Stone & reflexology massage, enzyme facial with minty foot treatment, or skin-softening paraffin glaze
a. Salon Galleria & Spa
- Coventry
Stylists create a new look with a haircut and full color or smooth curls and block frizz for up to five months with keratin proteins
Sound FX
- East Providence
One-way starter grants the power of a push-button ignition from up to 1,500 feet away
Salon Lux Providence
- Cranston
Savvy salon techs compensate for winter’s drying effects with paraffin-wax hand treatments and Brazilian Blowout finishing products
Arthur Murray Dance Studios Boston
- Johnston
Students learn styles ranging from swing to latin to ballroom in private sessions and in small groups
J&S Auto Repair
- Warwick
Techs inject engines with 5 quarts of Valvoline oil, insert a Federated brand filter, and rotate tires in 30–45 minutes.
Touch of Class Auto Salon
- Providence
Audiovox remote-starter system allows drivers to turn on the ignition with a key fob from a remote location
The Green Paw Spa
- North Providence
Groomer & certified trainer helps each pet feel safe before pampering it with an organic bath, 15-minute brush out, and a blueberry facial
Paddle Surf RI
- Westerly
After an on-land lesson on form and safety, instructors coach boarders as they paddle or surf across flat waters or along calm ocean shores
Newport Gourmet Tours
- Multiple Locations
With 25+ years of experience, chef Michael introduces groups to local gems during two-hour excursions with insider access & plenty to taste
J.L.M. Equestrian
- Scituate
Friendly steeds welcome riders to climb aboard for safe, supervised instruction and rides at a picturesque, tree-lined farm
Coastal Medical of East Greenwich
- East Greenwich
Inside physician-supervised office, licensed electrologist removes unwanted fuzz with Lightsheer Duet laser over the course of six months
Gepetto's Grilled Pizzeria
- Federal Hill
Classes learn to make their own dough and stretch it by hand, then feast on the resulting pizza during five-course meal
Changing Lives
- Johnston
Certified reflexologists promote circulation and relaxation by applying pressure to feet, and then rebalance the body with a detox footbath
Ovation Pix
- Downtown Providence
Three-hour photo-booth sessions capture joyful moments on 2"x6" prints with video mode and custom headers
Elan Designs
- Cranston
Massages set a relaxing tone for spa pedicures and facial treatments or manicures
Domaine Factory Outlet
- Historic Jewelry/Knowledge District
Jewelry outlet culls a vast selection of accessories, including beads, baubles and vintage finds
Jon Richard Salon
- Cranston
Stylists at this brother-run salon transform looks with cuts, color treatments, and styling, augmented by Ouidad products for curly hair
Studio One RI
- Lincoln
Couples discover their dance-floor chemistry while swaying, twirling, and laughing across this airy studio; youth learn graceful basics
iLoveKickboxing.com
- Multiple Locations
Kickboxing classes combine boxing and martial arts to help tone and trim physiques, and one-on-one training helps refine style and results
Newport History Tours
- Newport
Walking tours explore the history of colonial Newport and Newport during the Golden Age
Al Vallante Golf School
- Warwick
PGA professional helps students learn a proper swing that suits their body type, ability, and goals
West Shore Wellness Yoga
- Warwick
Instructors guide students of all ability levels through standing and seated poses that increase strength and flexibility
Dharma Healing Center
50-minute Swedish massage or 50-minute Summer Shine body scrub relax and rejuvenate at healing center focused on wellness
Patriots Diner
- Woonsocket
Royal-blue booths and vintage hanging lights recall a ‘50s diner; the menu includes sandwiches, all-day breakfast, and center-cut pork chops
My Laundry Hamper
Technicians pick up loads of soiled clothes, launder or dry-clean them, and return them in one to three days
Skinplicity Skincare
- Johnston
Ultrasound cellulite treatments help reduce water retention and firm, tone, and tighten skin
New England Nutrition
- Bellingham
By using gravity and leveraging exercisers’ own body weight, TRX suspension-training bands help forge muscle and burn fat
Heel-N-Hands
- College Hill
Certified reflexologist massages pressure points in the hands and feet to relieve stress and guide meditation
The Dancing Spirit Studio
- Tiverton
Lauded professional instructor Barbara Donahue imparts personalized belly-dance expertise to cozy small-group classes
Peter Pan Surfing Academy
- Narragansett Pier
With board and wetsuit rental included, instructors teach groups how to balance and maneuver atop a stable but agile standup paddleboard
China Inn Pawtucket
- Pawtucket
A skylight illuminates Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, and Mandarin dishes that center around catfish, mixed veggies, and duck
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The Rush Hour series serves those who are curious about symphonic music but have never had adequate time to attend a show. Conducted by Music Director Larry Rachleff, these short, informal concerts will swiftly capture the ear’s attention by breezing through two or three classical pieces and providing educational information about their historical context and whether or not they've been sampled in a Will Smith song. Choose the concert on October 15 to hear Beethoven’s pastoral Symphony no. 6 and his expressive Symphony no. 7, or relax on November 19 to twentieth-century selections by Samuel Barber and Maurice Ravel. Brahms’ Piano Concerto no. 2 headlines the February 25 show, along with Richard Strauss’ epic _ Also Sprach Zarathustra_. Finally, orchestra buffs can immerse themselves in concertos by Lutosławski and Tchaikovsky on April 15 to celebrate Tax Day.
The Rhode Island Duckpin Bowlers Association strives to keep its namesake sport alive by hosting duckpin-bowling tournaments at six local alleys. The game cropped up in a Baltimore bowling alley in the summer of 1900, when most ten-pin alleys were closed for warm months to avoid excessive sweating in rental shoes. But at Diamond Alleys, athletes hurled balls through the heat but opted for 6-inch spheres and pins of a diminutive stature. After observing pins that scattered like a flock of ducks, the owners of the lanes dubbed the modified game duckpin bowling. Besides granting players three rolls per turn, duckpin bowling adhered to all traditional rules and grew in popularity until it peaked in 1967, the year inertia was exposed as a myth. Today, the Rhode Island Duckpin Bowlers Association keeps the pastime alive at spots including the Bowling Academy, a historical gem in its own right as the test site of the first automatic duckpin pinsetters.
Although custom pottery painting has long been the pastime of rich, retired circus elephants, the Weirdgirl provides stamps, sponges, and supportive ideas to any artist. Customers who want more inspiration can also draw inspiration from books and example pieces to help foster a creative mood. Project possibilities are nearly limitless, from a custom coffee mug for the office to a hand-painted vase, perfect for holding a collection of miniature hand-painted-vase replicas.
The dedicated and helpful staff of flora choreographers can help you assemble the perfect bouquet for special moments, from birthdays to weddings to anniversaries to new babies to Pine Wood Derby celebrations. The River's Edge is a full-service flower shop that guarantees fresh flowers by receiving shipments twice a week directly from farms. Scoop up a couple of nature's freshly cut stemmed gems ($3–$7) to surprise your loved one. Purchase a dozen roses ($36 wrapped or $45 with vase) to bring the lushness of nature into any monster-car arena, or create an artistic floral arrangement in many stunning combinations and shapes.
Within Athletes Equation’s 3,000-square-feet of training space, the gym’s certified fitness team guides members through the exercises and cardio training needed to boost both muscle tone and overall health. Members can go at their own pace on any of the hand-picked weight equipment or partake in one of the gym’s boot camps and training sessions to get in shape for an upcoming marathon or the eventual day a tractor tire gets stuck in your yard.
