Things to do in Seekonk
Battleship Cove
Battleship Cove harbors an impressive collection of historic 20th-century naval ships. The Hiddensee, a Soviet-built missile corvette, can be explored. A Bell Huey helicopter that served in Vietnam also is displayed. The cove is the state's official veterans memorial for World War II and the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf wars as well as a memorial for the victims of September 11. Call (508) 678-1100 for more information.
5 Water St., Fall River, MA 02721
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum
Blithewold Mansion is a 45-room 1908 mansion, styled after a 17th-century English country manor and containing original furnishings, is surrounded by 33 acres of landscaped grounds, gardens and exotic plants. Of interest are a 100-foot giant sequoia, a bamboo grove, a dozen different gardens growing along the shores of the bay and more than 3,000 trees and shrubs. Signs throughout the gardens recount the estate's history. Christmas at Blithewold is celebrated Wednesday through Sunday beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving and lasting through December; phone for hours and rates. Other events are scheduled year-round. Call (401) 253-2707 for more information.
101 Ferry Rd., Bristol, RI 02809
Museum of Art—Rhode Island School of Design
The museum houses nearly 84,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Greek and Roman sculpture to French Impressionist paintings—from Chinese stone and terracotta sculpture to contemporary art in every medium, including textiles, ceramics, glass and furniture. Special exhibitions, lectures, tours, concerts and other programs are offered. Audiotape tours are available. Call (401) 454-6500 for more information.
224 Benefit St., Providence, RI 02903
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo features 40 acres of exhibits with more than 1,000 animals representing some 150 species. Included are the African elephant, snow leopards, moon bears, lemurs, harbor seals and more, all in naturalistic settings. Food is available. Call (401) 785-3510 for more information.
1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907
Splash Duck Tours
Splash Duck Tours depart from the corner of Fountain and Eddy sts. on the north side of the Biltmore Hotel. Offering 1-hour tours aboard an amphibious vehicle, this tour company concludes its narrated excursions through Providence and Providence Harbor. Passengers see the city’s major sites and are treated to anecdotes about its history and architecture. Call (401) 421-3825 for more information.
11 Dorrance St., Providence, RI 02903