Bristol and Aquidneck Island have so much to offer. If you're here for the weekend, these are a few great places to check out!
Colt State Park
Colt State Park, Bristol, RI 02809
Lots of green space to hang out and paths to walk (or drive). This is where Krista played soccer as a kid.
Newport Vineyards
909 East Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842, (401) 848-5161
A local winery and brewery with tastings! Check the website for details.
Herreshoff Marine Museum
1 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI 02809, (401) 253-5000
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809, (401) 253-2707
Second Beach
315 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI 02842, (401) 842-6500
This is the best beach in the area; great for a day trip!
Cliff Walk
Cliff Walk, Newport, RI 02840
Take a long walk along the cliffs on the southern coast of Newport, behind some of the largest mansions in the area.
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840, (401) 847-6544
A classic Newport experience is touring the mansions on Bellevue Ave and along Ocean Drive!
Hope Diner
742 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809, (401) 253-1759
A Bristol institution: "Don't be a dope! Eat at the Hope."
The Lobster Pot
119 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809, (401) 253-9100
Richard and Mary's go-to
Evelyn's Drive-In
2335 Main Road, Tiverton, RI 02878, (401) 624-3100
Lobster rolls and a view to die for. Order at the window and eat at the picnic tables overlooking the water. (Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives)
Quito's Restaurant
411 Thames Street, Bristol, RI 02809, (401) 253-4500
Best fried seafood in the area, right on Bristol Harbor.