Ideas for indoor stuff to do today?

Submitted by Bobbito95 t3_ytzk44 in RhodeIsland

I usually work Sundays and I actually have today off for once. It's supposed to be on and off raining all day though so my original plan of hiking is mostly out.

Recently moved here, so still new-ish to the state. I live in Providence, but have a car and can drive wherever. Not really into the movies and I did the RISD art museum last month (before learning it's free in Sundays).

So, any ideas? It would be me and my girlfriend, late 20s, no kids. Not looking for anything particular, just not sure if there's like a go-to or something cool we can check out in RI during a rainy day.

Danke

EDIT: we ended up going to Level99 in the Natick mall in MA, it sounded cool and it was a ton of fun. But thanks all for the recommendations!

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glassandcats t1_iw7vj8a wrote

The Providence Artisans Holiday preview market is at Waterfire Arts center today. Also the PVD Flea at Farm fresh which besides the flea vendors has a lot of great businesses inside (beer, coffee).

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RandomChurn t1_iw86kiq wrote

The glassed-in Botanical Gardens at Roger Williams are lovely to stroll around in. Then you could drive around the park to get an idea of what it's got. The Natural History Museum is like $3 admission and is worth a visit. The Planetarium. (The Zoo another day) and Apsaras Restaurant (mixed South East Asian) is inexpensive, excellent, and close to the Elmwood entrance to the park.

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[deleted] t1_iw8e7x3 wrote

Say “hi” to the goats at the botanical gardens! I love those guys.

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Bobbito95 OP t1_iwbkw94 wrote

We actually have done the Natural History Museum, it was a ton of fun. Really appreciated the adult scavenger hunt. Should check out Apsaras and the planetarium part another day. Thanks!

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jrprov1 t1_iw87gd9 wrote

There is the Electromagnetic Pinball Museum & Restoration in Pawtucket if you are into pinball and old-time arcade games.

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derpbeluga t1_iw8gvn3 wrote

Day drinking.

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Bobbito95 OP t1_iwbl2ud wrote

I think we do that a little too often lol but definitely in the rotation

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Rosco1217 t1_iw7uysd wrote

Check out the Axe Bar at R1 karting in Lincoln, lots of fun. Just call ahead to see if there is availability. Or go old school and go bowling

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Bobbito95 OP t1_iwbkxjk wrote

As in, axe-throwing? I didn't know there was one there. Adding to the list for sure

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Remarkable_Baseball7 t1_iw7wc8i wrote

I love bowling on a day like this. There’s EP lanes, CW lanes at the Lincoln mall, or if you want duckpin bowling, Dudek’s in Warren

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_iw82q0y wrote

Duckpin! The lanes on elm wood (rebranded as bowlero are also good for regular bowling).

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zebrawithflowers t1_iw89j5t wrote

Probably late, but there's still time! RISD Museum and the Providence Athenaeum are great on a rainy day!

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LauraPalmersMom430 t1_iw8axdd wrote

RISD nature lab is pretty cool if you’re into taxidermy bugs and stuff. Also love a stroll through Jordan’s Jungle on a day like this.

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Dopey-NipNips t1_iw9d8j4 wrote

Risd art museum is free every Sunday

Edit maybe its occasionally on Sundays you should Google it

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MagusPerde t1_iw94c2l wrote

Free Play arcade in providence

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MT_Photos t1_iw8tivq wrote

RI indoor golf in EP - was byob last year fun stuff for winter

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onlyafool4u t1_iwiz3jb wrote

Bit late, but for the future there is a rage room that just opened in west warwick. Smash N Splash RI!

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bthks t1_iwasxb7 wrote

Probably late, but for the next rainy day, you might want to go climbing-I prefer Rockspot Lincoln, but Rockspot Prov and Central Rock Warwick are decent too. Lincoln will just give you the most options (top-rope and bouldering) as a beginner.

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