Rhode Island
Fall Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall Of Fame's chronicles the rich history of tennis through interactive exhibits, dynamic
videos, and popular memorabilia from historic champions and the superstars of today. Dramatically set in the original club
rooms of the Casino, visitors of all ages delight in Stanford White's architectural detail as well as the state-of-the-art
gallery experience. In Enshrinee hall, plaques commemorate the great players, coaches, administrators and writers that
have been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Location: Newport, RI - Newport is a 40 minute ride from Providence, RI, 90 minutes from metropolitan Boston and 3-1/2
hours from New York City.
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Cormack Planetarium
The Cormack Planetarium can comfortably seat up to around 80 visitors at one time, it has added a 27.8 foot diameter dome upon which to
project the starry heavens, and they have installed a Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3 planetarium projector. This computer controlled
device projects 7,000 stars, as well as the Sun, Moon, and five naked eye planets. The Zeiss projector can accurately
reproduce the motion of the heavens from any location on the Earth as well as take us back and forth in time. It can also
show the constellations seen from the southern hemisphere.
Location: Located in the Roger Williams Park Museum of Natural History in Providence, RI
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Roger Williams National Memorial
Roger Williams National Memorial commemorates the life of the founder of Rhode Island and a champion of the ideal of
religious freedom. Williams, banished from Massachusetts for his beliefs, founded Providence in 1636. This colony served
as a refuge where all could come to worship as their conscience dictated without interference from the state.
Location: Providence, RI
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Providence Children's Museum
Rhode Island's only museum especially for children and their families. Providence Children's Museum is a hands-on place
where kids, ages 1-11, and grown-ups play and learn together. Come and explore the swirling, whirling ways of water,
discover the bones beneath your muscles and learn how much fun learning can be!
Location: 100 South Street, Providence, RI
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Museum of Yachting
Dedicated to preserving the culture of yachting by fostering education and enjoyment of its history through the
presentation of vessels, artifacts, literature, events and regattas. The Museum explores the many ways in which yachting
demonstrates human achievement in the arts, technology and design. Our educational programs offer opportunities for
sailors, non-sailors, adults and children alike.
Location: Fort Adams State Park, Newport RI
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