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Send a ComplimentAbout Me & My Family
We are a family of 5. We love to travel and to see new things. We look for a educational experience in everything we do and my we do a lot. Our kids are so used to being on the go that they have tremendous stamina. We try to plan 2 large trips every year and supplement them with weekend get-aways, staycations and a day jaunt now and again. Our kids are always wondering what the next spot will be.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, energetic
We Just Got Back From
Marco Island and the Florida Everglades
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Rhode Island beaches
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Africa
Favorite Vacation Memory
Watching the kids lug their car seats through the airport on their first plane ride.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
My youngest got sick with the stomach bug at 4 am in the morning 1 hour before our plane ride to get to St' John USVI. We had to make it through 2 plane legs, 1 long taxi ride, a ferry ride and a 45 minute rental car ride to our villa with her being sick!!!
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Ice Skating in Rhode Island
Head to the rink this winter for some old-fashion skating. Indoors is a sure bet , but check with rink operators if you want to try outdoor skating due to the mild winter.
America's Cup Avenue
Newport, Rhode Island
Comment:
Located in the midst of historical Newport, take in the scenery while you skate. Check online fr scheduling info, but Wednesday nights are free from 5pm-9pm.There are also skating lessons, concessions free parking and a warming hut away from the outdoors. Adults with rental $12, children $9 under 3 free w/adult.Outdoor
reviewed on: March 13 2012
"Skate near the sea"
The Newport Skating center is right in the heart of downtown Newport, which makes it right on the water. It is neat to skate and watch the boats rock or sea the waves crest.The rink is not all that big by ice rink standards. The staff however is very helpful and cheerful. They will set you up with rentals in the VERY small warming hut. There are also not many places to store your shoes here. If you choose the hut to keep them warm instead of put them outside, know that they will not be secured.
The skating itself is quite fun. They play some music as well. We had fun reliving the 80’s with some retro music to skate to. Rates are $7adults$5 kids 11 and under. Toddlers 3 and under are free. Rental skates are available at $5 adults/$4 kids.
While we were there all ages were skating. In the center of the ice were some local excellent figure skaters that my girls enjoyed watching. After about ½ hour we had our skate legs and were on our way. The sessions last for 3 hours. I CANNOT imagine skating for that long. Our legs were getting sore.
The only problem with this location is that it is in direct sunlight. The ice was melting under our feet which made for some puddles, (not fun if you keep falling as children usually do) and also some slushy ice which stopped your skate when you went through.
The Zamboni was used to clear the ice when staff was informed of the problem, but the slushiness remained. It was okay. We had had enough by that time. However, my 7 year old daughter wanted to go again that night. They also skate under the stars which may have been better for the slush. Saturday and Sunday they are open 10am-9pm and 12pm-9pm respectively then at night on the weekdays. There are also special holiday and school, vacation hours. Check the website for more information.
My family and I were given complimentary admission to a skating session in order to evaluate Newport attractions on a recent trip. I was not required to express any particular viewport and my review was not affected.
2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence RI 02903
Providence, Rhode Island
Comment:
Featuring a 14,000 square foot rink twice the size of Rockefeller center in NYC.Adults w/ rental $12, kids 12 and under $7. Lessons available for adults and kids.Outdoor
235 Hope St. Providence, RI 02912
Providence, Rhode Island
Comment:
Check the schedule for pricing and times. Usually open daily for free skate 12nooon-2pm and times vary on Sundays.Indoor
109 Pleasant View Ave. Smithfield, RI 02917
Smithfield, Rhode Island
Comment:
Public skates here Sunday 12noon-2pmand Tuesdays and Fridays the same. Skate and rentals $8.00. Also available for party rentals.Indoor
One Keaney Rd • Kingston, RI 02881
Kingston, Rhode Island
Comment:
Part of the university Of RI. Skating and rentals $11 or $8 with a valid university ID.Indoor
