Besides our fun wedding, here are some other fun things to do in RI...
(Click on any of the suggestions below for a link to the official website).
Fun Activities:
1. Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, RI 02842
A 325 acre wildlife refuge that not only has beautiful views, but also has 7 miles of hiking trails.
2. Touro Synagogue
85 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
Oldest synagogue in America, right in the heart of Newport.
3. Newport Historical Society
82 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
Right next door to the Synagogue, the Newport Historical Society houses artifacts, photographs and documents that relate to the long history of Newport.
4. The Mansions and the Cliff Walk
Along Bellevue Avenue in Newport and 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Go see how the top 1% lived in the Gilded Age! See the summer "cottages" of the Vanderbilts (The Breakers), Astors (Beechwood) and Oelrichs (Stanford White-designed Rosecliff)! The Cliff Walk along the eastern shore of Newport is a public access walk that combines the natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with the architectural history of The Mansions.
5. Fort Adams
Largest coastal fortification in the U.S.
6. Beavertail Lighthouse
Beavertail Road, Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, RI
Beautiful lighthouse at the tip of Jamestown. Also included is the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum that offers tours daily.
7. Redwood Library
50 Bellevue Avenue, Newport
Oldest lending library in America. 'Nuff said.
8. International Oktoberfest in Newport, October 8-10th
From The Boston Globe: "Newport may be known for yachting and sumptuous mansions by the sea, but it’s no snob when it comes to embracing beer. When fall rolls around, the Yachting Center celebrates the flavors of the season at this annual festival. Two stages on the waterfront feature spirited Bavarian oompah bands, German dance troupes and yodelers, and Rhode Island’s own Alpenblumen dancers. Get your lederhosen or Gretel dress on and taste some authentic Austro-German cuisine while sipping craft beers in the International Biergarten, including Viennese lagers, German bocks, and light colored and spicy witbiers. The Kindergarten area offers seasonal activities and crafts for children of all ages. 4 Commercial Wharf, 401-846-1600, adults $20 Sat or Sun and $12 Mon, under 12 free, 3-Day Weekender Pass $40."
Places to Eat and/or Drink:
1. Pour Judgement
32 Broadway, Newport, RI
Awesome bar and grill (great microbrews, too, for beer lovers!) in the heart of Newport. (Dress Code: Casual)
2. Black Pearl Restaurant
on Bannister's Wharf, Newport
401-846-5624
One of Newport's best-loved restaurants, right on the waterfront! (Dress Code: Not-so-casual)
3. The White Horse Tavern
26 Marlborough Street, Newport
Originally built in 1652, the White Horse certainly qualifies as Oldest Tavern in Newport! Kinda fancy, so don your finest! (Dress Code: Shwanky-McScwankerston)
4. The Coffee Grinder
33 Bowens Landing, Newport
Have your morning brew, overlooking the harbor (hah-bah)!
5. Sakonnet Vineyards
170 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI 02873
Local wines in a local setting!
6. TSK (Thames Street Kitchen)
677 Thames Street, Newport
Great farm-to-table restaurant, in the heart of Newport's shopping district.
