take in SOME HISTORY...

·     Historic Wakefield – Main Street stroll offers a variety of local business from an apothecary, glass blowing studio, gift shops, and taverns.  And a great yoga studio for those who might want to stretch it out. Finish it up with sweet ice cream at Brickley’s.

·      Wickford Village –provides picturesque waterfront streets lined with one-of-a-kind shops, galleries, antiques,  and restaurants nestled among beautifully maintained churches, colonial homes and gardens.

·      Newport – The “City by the Sea” has evolved from a haven for religious dissenters, a prominent Colonial-era port and Gilded Age playground to a locale ripe with art, culture, and history. Tour the historic attractions (walk, trolley, boat) experience the vibrant arts and cultural scene, or the many restaurants and shops. Visit a Gilded Age Mansion, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, America’s first Synagogue or Quaker Meeting House; all which can be found right off of Thames Street. Last but not least, walk down Bowen’s Wharf which has a selection of good restaurants and quaint shops.

GO FOR A STROLL...

·      Narragansett Beach – a stones throw from the Towers (where we got married), this sandy beach is a great place for a stroll, run, view of local surfers or a picnic in a nice day.

·   Rome Point (North Kingstown) – a nice walk to the beach to check out the harbor seals hauled out on nearby rocks.

· Cliff Walk (Newport) – Make sure you bring comfortable shoes for a 3.5 mile walk (you can do all or some of it) and be ready to take some great pics of lighthouses, famous Newport mansions and the Atlantic Ocean.

· Rhode Island Lighthouse Tour (North Kingstown) – This is a great early afternoon activity to go out on the harbor and take on the 10 different lighthouses in Narragansett Bay.

A LITTLE BIT OF GRUB & Drink...

·      Matunuck Oyster Bar (South Kingstown) –Farm to Table and Pond to Plate.  Growing, harvesting, and serving local oysters among other seafood and land-food.  Reservations suggested.

·      Ocean Mist (South Kingstown)– Iconic “bar on the beach”, with a view that can’t be beat, great breakfasts, and memorable Bloody Mary’s.

·      The Mews (Wakefield) – Home of 69 beers on tap, including many local brews.  Pub food with a flair of local mixed in.

·      Crazy Burger (Narragansett) – Not only awesome burgers, but other dishes (vegan, gluten free) and juices.  Crazy Burger has it all! BYOB!!!

·      Coast Guard House (Narragansett) – After the beach, hit up the bar up on the deck.

·      George's of Galilee (Narragansett) – Local seafood and at Rhode Island’s fishing port to eat in, take out, or take home.

·      Allie’s Donuts (North Kingstown) – BEST donuts in lil’ Rhody, period.

·      Pasta Beach (Newport) – Make reservations in advance! Great atmosphere, delicious food and excellent classic cocktails.

·      A few other Newport favorites: Red Parrot, Brick Alley Pub, Diego’s, Fluke, etc.