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3. Warwick and West Bay
If you're vacationing to shop, this is the place to be in Rhode Island. In fact, it's the shopping capital of the state. There are 39 miles of coastline along Narragansett Bay for watersport enthusiasts and Goddard State Park offers beaches and boating access. Among the attractions are: Gaspee Days, a month long celebration of June 9, 1772, when Rhode Island patriots captured and burned the H.M.S. Gaspee, a British revenue ship; and Green Airport.
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4. East Bay
East Bay, comprising the towns of Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Warren, is where you'll find a cornucopia of colonial history and heritage. Bristol is where the oldest Fourth of July parade has been taking place since 1785. Among the region's many attractions: a 14-mile East Bay Bike Path; Linden Place, a Federal period mansion; Colt State Park; the Haffenreffer Museum; Herreshoff Marine Museum; Blithewold Mansion & Gardens, a waterfront estate with a 45-room manor house and breath-taking gardens; Coggeshall Farm Museum; Crescent Park Carousel; and the new Audubon Society Environmental Education Center.
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5. South County
For those who love beaches, boating and whale-watching,
the South County region is a great place to spend
time, but it also has wonderful woodlands inshore.
The countryside is magnificent, dotted by small,
quaint villages that so typically characterize
the spirit of Rhode Island. There's history and
culture here as well. Among the attractions are:
Gilbert Stuart's Birthplace; South County Museum;
and Smith Castle.
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6. Newport
Newport's history is among the richest in America.
It was a hub during the Revolutionary War and
home to the America's Cup races for over a hundred
years. In fact, it's considered to be the Sailing
Capital of America. It's also home to more than
ten "summer cottages" built by the very rich and
famous in the early 190's. Some are as big as
the main part of the White House and offer a glimpse
of magnificent craftsmanship in their construction.
They are open to the public and well worth a visit.
In addition, beautifully and faithfully restored
houses dating back to the 1700s make history come
to life. And then there are the incredible beaches.
Once a favorite summer destination, Newport has
evolved into a four-season mecca of culture and
history. Among its attractions are: the "Newport
Winter Festival" in February; Classical, folk
and jazz music festivals in the summer; "Harvest-by-the-Sea"
in October; and the "Christmas in Newport" celebration;
the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum,
where the greatest players in the history of the
sport are enshrined.
| GREAT PLACES TO VISIT IN NEWPORT |
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1 Murray House Bed & Breakfast
Murray Place . Newport . Rhode Island 02840
401.846.3337 | E-Mail: bikinicat@aol.com | Website
1 Murray House is located in the Newport Mansion district on Bellevue Avenue, close to the famous Cliff Walk and a short walk to Bailey's beach! It is an enchanting place to stay after a day of exploring Newport, where history, ornate mansions, gourmet restaurants, quaint shops and long, sandy beaches come together to offer you the ideal getaway. 1 Murray House Bed & Breakfast has been voted "one of the best bed & breakfasts on the eastern seaboard" by Arrington's Bed & Breakfast Journal.
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The Agincourt Inn (formerly The Inn at Shadow Lawn)
120 Miantonomi Avenue · Newport/Middletown, Rhode Island (RI) 02842
401.847.0902 | Toll Free: 800.352.3750 | E-Mail: randy@shadowlawn.com | Website
You will step back in time the minute you walk through our doors. Savor the ambiance in our library or enjoy some sherry on the verandah. Feel like a Vanderbilt without breaking the bank! Bask in the romantic aura of sparkling chandeliers, rose petals and sonnets at our 19th century manor estate. Stroll along the rolling lawns, and sit by one of many of our fountains located in our garden areas.
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The Country Goose Bed and Breakfast
563 Green End Avenue . Middletown/Newport . Rhode Island 02842
401.849.5384 | Toll Free: 877.25Goose (877.254.6673) | E-Mail: CountryGooseBnB@aol.com | Website
Nestled in a quiet country setting our charming 1898 Ginger Trimmed Country Victorian is minutes from beaches, cliff walk, mansions, Tennis Hall of Fame, golfing, shopping on famous Thames Street, and all seasonal attractions.
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Newport, Rhode Island
Newport . Rhode Island 02840 | 1.401.841.8884 |jbailey@GoNewport.com
Welcome to 22 Bowen's Wine Bar and Grille, located on the waterfront in the heart of historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Serving only USDA Prime beef, New England's finest seafood, and complimented by a wine list of over 200 selections, we invite you to visit us and enjoy "a little bit of tenderness" at one of Newport's best.
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Bareboat Sailing Charter
Newport . Rhode Island | 1.800.661.4013 1.860.388.6463 Sail
the way you dream about it! Consistent breeze, gorgeous beaches,
incredible islands, great yachts and first class charter service
as you enjoy wonderful sailing and unexpected comforts as
you cruise the New England waters.
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7. Block Island
Block Island is the focal point of a famous sailing race held each summer. It's considered a seaside resort located 12 miles south of the Rhode Island coast. With its bluffs and verdant, rolling hills, it reminds many of Ireland. People reach the island via an hour-long ferry ride or for those who want to get there sooner, there are flights out of the state airport in Westerly. The Block Island Nature Conservancy offers a marvelous walking trail that gives travelers a glimpse of the remarkable beauty of the island. If it's serenity you seek, Block Island offers it in abundance.
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