Mike and I ran into Blue Plate Diner while looking for a bite to eat before our afternoon trip to Second Beach in Middletown, Rhode Island. Sometimes, picking a restaurant spontaneously leads to horrible results! Fortunately, we ended up randomly picking a local diner which offered fantastic food, ...

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 ...

Mamma Luisa Ristorante Italiano is a great choice for romantic fine dining in the Newport, Rhode Island area. The interior is decorated with a classy, home-style Italian elegance. The menu includes a variety of traditional Italian dishes, including vegetarian options, which was a big plus for me. ...

Biking is one of my favorite fall, spring, and summertime activities. No matter where you live or vacation to, you are bound to find plenty of opportunities for scenic bike paths. Take a look at 5 of my favorites, and be sure to share some of your own! Marvin Braude Bike Trail – California ...

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 ...

Newport, a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island is best known for its’ mansions, sailing, and spectacular scenery.  A boat cruise is one of the best ways to take in these sights along with the picturesque views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. A scenic & ...

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 ...

Update: This restaurant is closed. However, there is much more to do in Providence! We decided to check out Amici Bar and Grille in Providence’s Federal Hill neighborhood for a quick dinner before heading over to the WaterFire event. I found a great Groupon deal for $30 worth of food for ...