Exploring Rhode Island any time of year:
RI may be the smallest state, but it's open all year and packed with things to do/see. Veteran visitors or first-timers always find something new to explore! Nearby Bristol and Warren are charming towns, great for exploring along the waterfront - also home to Blithewold, Roger Williams University, Herschoff Yachting Museum, many terrific restaurants, Providence (RI's capital) has highly acclaimed restaurants, Water Fire (in season), museums/arts events, Providence Childrens' Museum,, Roger Williams Zoo, RISD, Brown University, Providence College, galleries, shopping, outdoor ice skating in winter. Newport in summer filled with visitors from all over the world - fabulous waterfront, historical spots, and endless activities. Winter-time Newport far less busy and still charming. Famed mansions, unbelievably beautiful (recently renovated) Cliff Walk, Touro Synagogue, St Mary's Church, Intl Tennis Hall of Fame, outdoor ice skating, shopping along Thames St.
Part II - Exploring RI:
Other coastal areas include historic WIckford Village, Little Compton, Tiverton, Watch Hill. During summer, be sure to visit enchanting Block Island - a ferry ride away from the fishing port of Galilee (near Narragansett/Bonnet Shores), or a plane ride from Westerly/Watch Hill area. Northwestern RI (Woonsocket, Smithfield, Lincoln) has more rolling views and historic communities (Bryant University, Museum of Work and Culture). Farther east from Providence (out 195 towards Cape Cod) are the towns of Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Warren, Little Compton, TIverton - all waterfront communities with their own charms and activities. Minutes to New Bedford (Whaling Museum). From one end of the state to the other, max 1.45 mins drive time. Great highway system, but lots of back roads too.
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Other Activities:
East Bay Bike Path (also accommodates walkers, roller blades, etc.)