The Crow’s Nest is the bar featured in the movie, “The Perfect Storm.” The actual bar was not used for the movie because the ceilings were too low for the cameramen. However, a replica set was made in Hollywood. Cast members such as George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg hung out at ...

Sachuest Beach, also known as Second Beach, is consistently ranked among the Top 10 beaches in New England. If you are looking for a budget friendly alternative to the Newport Mansions, or simply seeking more fun for your summer itinerary, it’s a beautiful addition. We decided to check it ...

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful 242 acre refugee, which occupies a peninsula between the Sakonnet River and Rhode Island Sound. We found Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge by accident while looking for a beach in the area. It is located right down the road. I am glad ...

Slater Memorial Park, named after Samuel Slater, who built America’s first water powered mill, is the oldest and largest park in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The park is located about 15 minutes from Providence, making it an ideal daytime recreational destination. In 1976, Slater Park was added ...

Ten Mile Drive is a historical journey through 10 miles of extravagant mansions and gorgeous waterfront scenery in Newport, Rhode Island. I have to say I was a bit disappointed in this ride. After taking a walk along Newport’s beautiful CliffWalk, my expectations for the drive were ...

CliffWalk in Newport, Rhode Island is a scenic 3.5 mile National Recreation Trail which runs along the Newport Shoreline. Along the way you will pass the spectacular Newport Mansions, also known as “summer cottages.” The most famous, The Breakers, is a marvelous site encompassing over ...

The East Bay Bike Path is a scenic 14.5 mile path, spanning across 4 different cities in Rhode Island including: Bristol, Warren, Barrington, and East Providence. This path, which was completed in 1992, follows the old abandoned Providence and Bristol Railroad. The entire path is loaded with ...

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, is the oldest public arboretum in the country. At this beautiful free public space, you will find 281 scenic acres of trees and shrubs. There are hundreds of different varieties of ...

Faneuil Hall is a historic shopping, dining and entertainment marketplace located near the waterfront in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established in 1742 and was the site of America’s first town meeting. Many famous political figures have made speeches here including Samuel Adams. Today, it ...

Waterfire is a popular artistic event taking place in Providence, Rhode Island during the summer and early fall months. This event takes place in downtown Providence at WaterPlace Park. Over 80 bonfires are lit on the river on an award-winning sculpture created by artist Barnaby Evans. Now going ...