Newport, Rhode Island
Perhaps the most attractive characteristic of Newport is the ability that the destination has to appeal to a variety of traveling styles. Newport is home to miles of scenic coastline ideal for exhilarating sailing excursions, relaxing beach time, and rejuvenating walks.
For visitors looking to take a bit of Newport style home with them, the city's quaint wharves and cobblestone streets are a mix of unique shops and galleries. Complementing it all is a year-round calendar of special events ranging from nautical events to music festivals to professional sports tournaments, ensuring that there is always something happening in Newport!
Enjoy a wide selection of restuarants and pubs from which to choose - or maybe just an ice cream to cool off before the ride home.
Thames Waterside Grille
Located in historic downtown Bristol, Thames Waterside Grille offers the best of everything: great food, exotic drinks, and a picturesque view of Bristol Harbor. By far one of our favorites.
Cogshell Cove
If you are simply looking to get away for a quiet afternoon without a lot of neighbors floating nearby - Cogshell Cove is the perfect spot.
Battleship Cove
Don't just learn about history-live it! At Battleship Cove, you will experience firsthand what it was like to serve on board a Navy warship in WWII. You can sound the diving horn on Submarine Lionfish before you slip below the sea...you can crank the handwheels on Big Mamie's 40-mm guns as you knock enemy planes from the sky....
But your journey doesn't end there. Sail through the Cold War on USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. and learn how the ship's unmanned helicopter hunted Soviet submarines. Or climb on board a high-speed missile corvette that the Soviets designed to fight us.
Whether you're a die-hard naval history buff or a casual enthusiast of military hardware, you'll have much to discover at Battleship Cove!
Historic Wickford Village
Nestled along the waterfront of Wickford Harbor, historic Wickford Village offers a taste of New England as it was a century or more ago.
Wickford, on the western shore of Narragansett Bay, is a welcome change.
Its 1700's historic homes, churches, gardens and picturesque harbor offer a glimpse of our nation's early history.
Our local businesses invite you to discover their distinctive offerings from around the world and from here in New England.
Wickford is a thriving commercial village with a wonderful sense of history.
Walking among Wickford's historic homes and churches during the summer, strolling during the Christmas holiday season, enjoying the sights and smells of spring, are all pleasures of coming to Wickford.
Come watch the boats, enjoy lunch at an outdoor cafe,browse through the shops, walk the tree-lined streets and even feed the ducks.
In July, Wickford is host to the annual Wickford Art Festival and in December, the village is aglow with holiday spirit for the Festival of Lights. View photos of Wickford throughout the seasons - click here.
You will want to return to Wickford Village again and again.
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Fishing
Narragansett Bay is home to some of New England's best fishing. Bluefish and Striped Bass are the most common sport fish providing hours of entertainment for local anglers.
The bluefish, considered by many to be the finest fighting fish in the Atlantic, can be caught throughout May through November. Anglers can also pursue several other popular species including tuna, bass, and cod.
The bay is home to dozens of favored fishing spots. They include Ohio Ledge, Warwick Neck, and the Jamestown Bridge. Check out the "Local Maps" link to learn more.
