Carla & Ellis
Things To Do
Point Judith Lighthouse
This historical lighthouse is an active Coast Guard Station. Since colonial times, it has guarded ships from the rocky shoals that hide just beneath the surface. There is a small park adjacent to it, where you can view the ocean and often watch surfers riding the waves.
The Towers - A Narragansett Icon
The Towers are all the remain of the Narragansett Pier Casino, which back in the 1890s was at the heart of a thriving vacation destination ranked as one of America's premier summer resorts. In 1900, the adjacent Rockingham Hotel caught fire, and the flames quickly consumed all the surrounding buildings, leaving The Towers to stand by themselves. Since then, The Towers have been subject to another fire, countless nor-easters, and the hurricanes of 1938, 1954, and 1991, which inflicted severe damage to the surrounding buildings while they held fast. Today The Towers are utilized for special events, and they greet guests to the area as a symbol of the town's history and perseverance.
Galilee
The Village of Galilee is home to Rhode Island's commercial fishing fleet and also a great place to charter a fishing boat, catch a scenic cruise, or buy lobsters and crabs fresh off the boat! There are several excellent seafood restaurants in the village, plus gift shops and a public beach where you can walk along the jetty and watch the boats pull into port.
Block Island
Only a short ferry ride from the mainland, Block Island offers the quintessential island experience. Boutique-lined streets, spectacular natural sights and some of the most unspoiled white sand beaches in the country. Hop on a bike or moped and get exploring charming streets, dramatic cliffs, quiet beaches and pristine nature trails.
Wickford Village
Wickford Village provides picturesque streets lined with one-of-a-kind family owned and operated shops featuring jewelry, houseware, clothing and more. You’ll also find galleries, antique shops, cafes, and restaurants nestled among the beautifully maintained Colonial and Federal period homes, churches and gardens.
The Breakers & Newport Mansions
The Newport Mansions offers a unique trip through 250 years of American history, architecture, art and landscape design. One of the most iconic mansions is The Breakers, a grand mansion and symbol of the Vanderbilt Family.
White Horse Tavern
The White Horse Tavern is the “oldest operating restaurant in the U.S.” and is acknowledged as the 10th oldest in the world. The White Horse Tavern is a National Historic Landmark being America’s oldest restaurant, having served guests since 1673.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is home to a century-old Italian community that has filled this part of Providence with amazing restaurants and shops as old as the community. Largely settled by Italian-American immigrants in the early 1900s, Federal Hill effuses a sense of warmth and community that embraces visitors and locals alike.
RISD Museum
A popular regional destination, the RISD Museum offers access to ongoing programming and a rich collection of fine art, design and decorative arts from around the world. These range from ancient Chinese sculpture to French Impressionist paintings and contemporary art in every medium.