Rhode Island is one of the most popular Christmas vacation destinations in New England and offers a beautiful amalgamation of urban excitement and rural tranquility. The tranquil sea in this smallest state of the US attracts a large number of people from all parts of the country. The state, also known as 'The Ocean State', has miles of coastline that offers some breathtaking views. Providence offers an exciting destination for family Christmas vacations in Rhode Island. Fleet Skating Center in downtown provides excellent ice skating opportunities. You can also visit the Providence Civic Center that houses the Providence Bruins minor league ice hockey team. Providence Children's Museum and Roger Williams Park Zoo are the other famous attractions that make Providence a famous holiday destination for families. The city of Cranston is very popular among hikers and bicyclists. You may also visit the Governor Sprague Mansion, an attractive historical site, on your Rhode Island Christmas vacations. Newport houses the summer homes of the wealthy people of late 1880s and you can enjoy a relaxed Christmas vacation in the city by taking a stroll along the wharfs, visiting the lovely parks and roaming around the town that illustrates the maritime history. There are several natural areas such as marshes, beaches and the Great Swamp that are not only immensely beautiful but also offer excellent trails for observing birds and other wildlife. Trustom Pond and Ninigret Conservation Area are two such regions that you may visit on your Rhode Island Christmas vacations. You can stay in any of the excellent hotels, beautifully decorated with trees and lights during Christmas season, when you visit Rhode Island on your Christmas vacations. Don't forget to visit the shops and malls that offer a large variety of merchandise that can be bought both for personal use and for gift purposes. You can enjoy a fun-filled and unique Christmas vacations by going to any of the following tourist destinations in the US during the festive season: