Rhode Island Travel
Providence, RI – Downtown Attractions You Won’t Want to Miss
Jan 9th
So many people tell me that they drive right through Rhode Island when they’ve traveled to New England. Big mistake. Providence, RI is a city worth visiting. Great Italian food, seafood, museums, shopping, historical buildings, ghosts….how can you resist? Can you tell that I have a passion for this city? I’m a native who now lives in Southern California. I make several trips “back home” each year and bring you the latest “must see” Providence destinations.
Rhode Island Wine Trail
Jan 5th
There are about 10 vineyards in New England and Rhode Island has four of them. Let’s take a trip around the Rhode Island Wine Trail, shall we?
Newport, Rhode Island – Enjoy by Sea and Land
Jan 5th
Newport, Rhode Island has the largest deep water port on the eastern coast of the United States. In colonial times, this city was a very busy trading port, with ships coming in from around the world. As a deep water port, the various sailing ships could come right into the docks to unload, without fear of hitting bottom. During colonial times, it was easier to travel to Newport by water than by land…..read more…click the title..
The Herreshoff Marine Museum, One of the Great New England Museums
Jan 5th
The Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island, is hallowed ground for sailors worldwide as one of New England’s greatest museums.
It comprises a number of Herreshoff boats, historical and family exhibits, and the pinnacle of sailing races, the America’s Cup Hall of Fame.
To some people, freedom comes in the form of an automobile or airplane, but to sailors, sitting at the helm of a sailboat, be it a sailing dinghy or 12-meter, the freedom involved trumps that provided by cars and any other form of transportation going away.
Finding the Best Downtowns in New England
Jan 5th
Bringing up the rear, but still finishing as one of our favorite downtowns is Bristol, R.I. Known as the “most patriotic town in America,” Bristol has American flags displayed throughout town, a red, white and blue painted median strip in its downtown and the oldest Fourth of July celebration in America (it’s truly a spirited celebration!). Bristol seems like the proverbial “all-American” town where everyone seems to know each other, and stores that serve residents and tourists, alike (books, toys, photo supplies, coffee shops, and other delightful local small town storefronts).
Watch Hill, Rhode Island
Jan 5th
Watch Hill is a charming village that is situated along the coast of Block Island Sound in the southwest corner of Washington County, Rhode Island. Watch Hill is located on a peninsula that is surrounded by ocean, which adds to its breathtaking beauty. Watch Hill is situated at a distance of only 80 miles from Boston and 160 miles from New York and is famous for its coasts, history, bird-watching, fishing, and splendid sunsets.
