Explore the Area!
Newport Mansion Tour
The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House and Rosecliff are 4 of the most famous historic Newport mansions and all very impressive from a history, architecture and design perspective. The mansions were shown in films including The Great Gatsby, True Lies, Amistad and 27 Dresses. Take a quick self guided tour or spend the day mansion hopping with a guide. Jim took Melanie to the mansions on her first trip to RI so it holds a special place.
South County Museum
Visit the South County Museum, where Rhode Island’s coastal legacy has been celebrated since 1933. Here you can explore a rich heritage of rural and coastal life. Their beautiful eight-acre campus is in a 174-acre town park that was the 19th-century estate of Rhode Island’s Civil War-era governor and postwar senator, William Sprague. Explore history in the one-room schoolhouse, carriage barn and carpentry shop. Watch artisans at work in the blacksmith shop and print shop. Wander through the Canonchet Estate stable ruins, visit the Rhode Island Red heritage flock and their other farm animals. Their grounds feature heirloom flower and herb gardens, and they are bounded by woods, meadows, and salt marshes accessible on marked walking trails.
Point Judith Lighthouse
The lighthouse is on Coast Guard Station Point Judith. Please note that the station is closed to the public. It is possible to walk around the perimeter of the station for photographs of the lighthouse. This is a great photo opportunity!
Narragansett Town Beach
Narragansett Town Beach is a classic New England saltwater coastal beachfront that offers some of the best, cleanest and accessible conditions. Located in the center of town, the beach offers ample parking, along with food, restrooms, surfing area and a beautiful, sandy beachfront. Narragansett Town Beach is open to the public and daily admission is $10 per person per day (cash only).
Dutch Island
A small island containing the remains of 1863 Fort Greble. Dutch Island is an island lying west of Conanicut Island at an entrance to Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, United States. It is part of the town of Jamestown, Rhode Island. It was uninhabited as of the United States Census, 2000.
King/Benson Preserve
King Benson Preserve Trail is a 3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Saunderstown, Rhode Island that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Hannah Robinson Rock & Tower
This natural outlook over Boston Neck and Narragansett Bay is associated with the tragic tale of Hannah Robinson, which is in the folklore of Rhode Island. Hannah was the beautiful daughter of Rowland Robinson, a prominent member of the wealthy Narragansett planter society of the mid-18th century. The story tells of her love affair with a suitor who was judged unsuitable by her father. In the face of her father's opposition, Hannah eloped and settled with her husband in Providence. Estranged from her family, beset by poverty and perhaps plagued by an unfaithful husband, Hannah lapsed into a fatal decline. Finally relenting in his opposition, Rowland Robinson journeyed to Providence to bring his daughter home to Boston Neck. As the travelers reached McSparran Hill, Hannah asked to be set down for a while to enjoy her favorite view over her homeland. Shortly thereafter she died, but she and her romantic history continue to be commemorated in the overlook which bears her name.
Cliff Walk
Need a way to work off all that wedding weekend food & drink? The Newport Cliff Walk is, along with the Newport mansions, among the most popular Newport attractions. This National Recreation Trail runs for 3.5 miles along some of the most beautiful coastline in all of New England. Much of it goes through the property on which many of the Newport mansions are situated. It will take approximately 2.5-3 hours to complete. Bring sturdy walking shoes for the trail and grab a cocktail at the Chanler when you're finished.
Wickford Village
Stroll the little town of Wickford shop, eat and explore! Established in 1709, Wickford is a quaint, historic seaside village which is home to the largest collection of owner occupied Colonial & Federal period homes in the nation. Wickford’s storyline covers three centuries and includes mariners, pirates, shipwrights, entrepreneurial enterprise of every stripe and everyday folk as well. Come and discover tree-lined streets, water views, handsomely preserved 17th and 18th century homes, churches and shops. Village shopping features a variety of arts and crafts, gourmet foods, toys, specialty clothing, jewelry, garden shops, handcrafted furniture and home accessories. A number of fine eateries can be found here as well. Come to Wickford and experience the best the New England shoreline has to offer!