Stunning & majestic grandeur at 360 degrees for these historic mansions. Amazed and grateful that…read morethese have been restored for us to view this piece of lavish history. We joined the Historic society for the well worth is discount and toured 3 homes in a day, which is just the right amount. A must in the self guided audio tour via the mansions phone app. It really adds to the history of the mansion and gives great insight to the families and their world. Please explore these fabulous gems when in the area. Can't wait to see the rest!

Visited the Newport Mansions for the first time during the holidays to see all the beautiful lights…read moreand decorations!!! I visited The Breakers and The Marble House (third mansion is The Elms). Each house was lit up with Christmas lights, as well as a Christmas tree in each room. Also bought tickets to see "The Sparkling Lights" outside on the lawn. The mansions are absolutely grand, elegant, and filled with history!! They all cost money to enter, but there is a free audio tour for each one (bring a headset). I loved learning about each one! Short and sweet summaries of each room as you walk through the houses, with the option to listen to extended versions (for you history lovers). Each mansion has parking close-by (although the website claims you can easily walk from one mansion to the next, they are quite far, especially in the winter). I stopped in for a simple day trip, but lots to see and eat in Newport if you have more time! Another tip would be if you're there to see the Sparkling Lights, earliest admission is 4:30 pm, make sure you're in line by 4:15 pm (it gets long FAST)!

Delightful little historical stop and worth a look at this 230-year old structure from the state's…read moreearly days. Hard to believe this windmill's been around since shortly after the War of Independence - and it looks great for its age! The windmill's got 3 levels (which you wouldn't have guessed from the outside) and you're able to climb up to the very top bonnet where the windmill blades connect with a big gear to run the millstones. Very nice displays on each level as well. Beautiful views of the Newport bridge too! The hours are limited though - so need to check its schedule - and manned by a volunteer docent. The windmill is put into full operation a couple of times a year, demonstrating the corn grinding - per the docent, the next demonstration will be July 21, 2018! Free to the public. Just a note: no restrooms or running water on site.

The past points to…read more the future Windmills are cool, both the old ones and the new ones. Windmill Day is a chance to learn and check out a very old one. The smock windmill on North Road on the island of Jamestown was built way back in 1787 and was constructed to replace the one destroyed by the British in the war of Rhode Island. It operated grinding up corn until 1895 and is now owned by the Jamestown Historical Society. Everyone that visits the island sees the windmill sitting peacefully on it's little hill but once a year the Historical Society has a celebration and puts out the sails and gives lectures about the venerable structure. You get to actually go in the thing and learn about exactly how it operated. Cool stuff, the people in the Historical Society know everything about the windmill and the history of the island and gave some fascinating information about the archeology and geology of the area. Sure it's dark and the stairs are steep. I bonked my head several times climbing up and then wonked it again once I was on top but it was worth it. The views from the top are spectacular and the smell and feel takes you back in time. Rhode Island is a windy place, Narragansett Bay has a nice breeze blowing virtually all the time. The state has erected several modern wind turbines in the last few years and has many more planned in the near future to generate electricity and reduce the state's dependence on oil. Great stuff. This windmill shows that the folks way back in the 18th century knew how to take advantage of the environment. Things the people in the 21st century are just starting to learn. The past points to the future

We enjoyed our visit there. There wasn't a tour guide, but we walked through the museum, which was…read morereally interesting and it was cool to see the painting of George Washington and more. The grounds are lovely but small. We looked in the mills and walk around the pond. It was $15 per person and we were there about 30-35 minutes. It was the house he was born in, not where he lived and worked, so it's a bit hard to image him there. But definitely worth spending an hour or so in nice weather.

Due to COVID the museum and grounds are closed but we took some great photos from the road. There…read moreis a small parking lot directly across the street from the museum building. We didn't encounter another soul the whole time we were here and taking photos. Especially beautiful with the winter snow. Given previous Yelp reviews, I am not sad we missed the tours. We were hoping to find a walkable Main Street in Saunderstown with historic homes similar to Wickford, but we drove around a bit and didn't see anything and ended up driving back to Wickford for a walk.

Chateau-sur-Mer is a different style of Newport mansion. It's beautiful but not in the traditional…read moresense of gilded age mansions. It's more Addams Family gilded age castle, if that makes sense. It's filled with treasures including the beautiful silk wall paper. It's a must see.

Château-sur-Mer was built in 1852, much earlier than the other Newport mansions one can tour. It…read morebegan as an Italianate style year-round home, but was later renovated in the French Second Empire style. The arts and crafts interior is ornate, featuring many natural scenes. The tree of life mural, in particular, weaves its way not only up three flights of stairs, but also through the ceilings in the great hall. It's worth the time to download the audio tour and listen to it throughout the house. We visited in early April right after it re-opened for the season. Château-sur-Mer is not open year-round. Because it was off season, there were few people touring while we were there. The home is gorgeous and can be seen in about an hour or so--more if you walk the grounds. It was raining when we visited, so we skipped the outside.

This is a nice state park located at the southern tip of Jamestown island. As you drive in, there…read moreare a few parking lots located on the right side of the road....there are about 3-4, so if the first ones are full, keep driving and hopefully you can find a spot in the farther ones. It does not matter if you park in the farther lots, you can still walk around the edge of the park and enjoy the nice ocean views and rocky scenery. There are areas for picnics, there is a small museum and there's the lighthouse as well. We have come many times and we have seen many people taking pictures with the beautiful background for weddings, quinceañeras, engagements, graduation, and more. Free parking, free to get in.

Stopped in on a summer week day with out of state family. The kids had a great time exploring the…read morewaterside. Be careful areound thise rocks! The paths down are steep. The lighthouse museum was open as was their little one room aquarium. We picniced in the lawn and as with all State parks it's "carry-in, carry out" so be sure you bring your own trash bags. Same for your pup. Furry friends are welcime as long as you carry their droppings out. Four parking areas are available at no cost. A number of trails dot the area. Most of the area is uneven grass and dirt paths although there are handicapped spots closest to the lighthouse and a paved path leading in that direction. The lighthouse museum is not wheel chair accessible. Composting toilet buildings are located in a field between parking and lighthouse. These are water free and have hand sanitizer available. If you are a forager this location may interest you. Be sure you have a license to enjoy fishing off the rocks.

Such a cool venue for a serial Killer speakeasy event. Seating was comfy and view was excellent…read more Loved the old style movie theater vibe.

My sister and I attended the pop-up Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy at the Narragansett Casino on…read moreWednesday, May 1st. This preserved entertainment relic of the past proudly hosts modern day events in its cozy theater, serving up drinks and light food fare like popcorn and hot dogs. Within its intimate space, you feel like you've taken a step back in time with furniture and decorations from decades ago including old movie advertisements on its walls. The gentleman serving the popcorn was attentive and friendly even though the line to get that food was a little long. This historical landmark stands out as an eclectic venue not too far from beautiful Narragansett Beach. For something different, consider renting it for your next event.

A beautiful part of RI that I had the opportunity to row up in. I feel its not as "happening" as it…read moreuse to be when the town was lively and sea wall bustling to well after midnight. It has less shops, restaurants, activities, and traffic as the past but still just as wonderful. Love walking on the sea wall and around the Pier area.

Narragansett is a town in Washington County, locally known as South County. The population was…read more14,532 at the 2020 census. However, during the summer months the town's population more than doubles to near 34,000. Narragansett is known for its summer recreation and beaches. Fishermen's Memorial State Park, located near Galilee, contains a former military fort (Fort Greene) and a campground. Three beaches in Narragansett that are most famous are: -Narragansett Town Beach is located in the center of Narragansett, though it charges a fee--whereas other local (state funded) beaches charge for parking only. -Scarborough State Beach: The Scarborough Beach Complex comprises two separate areas, the North and South. Each has a pavilion, showers, 75 picnic tables, boardwalk and observation tower. There is a small fee for parking if a spot on nearby streets can not be found. -Roger Wheeler State Beach and Salty Brine State Beach are both located in Point Judith, which is the southernmost point of Narragansett. Both beaches are protected by the breakwater that protects the port of Galilee. The town of Narragansett occupies a narrow strip of land running along the eastern bank of the Pettaquamscutt River to the shore of Narragansett Bay. The setting is really beautiful and if you are not into going to the beach, there's a beautiful sea wall that surrounds most of the beach area and it's the perfect setting for a nice stroll by the ocean. There's a small strip mall located about two blocks from the beach with some parking and a few shopping options and a few restaurants that cater anything from burgers and sandwiches to fine white cloth linen dining. One of the main landmarks is called "The Towers". The Towers is a historic structure located at 35 Ocean Road in Narragansett. It is the only remnant of the Narragansett Pier Casino built in the 1880s. On November 25, 1969, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In Rhode Island, people from South County joke about having to drive "north of the towers" as meaning leaving their comfortable beachy setting ... to drive to Providence, Warwick, Newport, etc.

No tolls, almost unobstructed views-an almost MUST if you are traveling to Newport. Perfection!read more

A cool bridge with…read moregreat views I love going over bridges, especially really big bridges. I realize that some people think reviewing a bridge is stupid but real cool ones deserve to be reviewed. Here I am actually reviewing two bridges, the old Jamestown Bridge and its replacement the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge. Everyone calls the new one the Jamestown Bridge, just like the older one. The first bridge was built in 1940 and was the very first bridge to Conanicut Island. This opened things up for people living there because they didn't have to rely on just ferries any more. There were plans to keep the old bridge open for bikes and pedestrians but the old bridge was found to be in such lousy condition that they were afraid it would fall and end up killing people. So they finally got around to blowing it in April, 2006. The new bridge was completed and opened in 1992 and is much wider and higher than the previous one. Great fun to drive over and look at down at Plum Beach Lighthouse, Dutch Island, ships and the water. It's such a great view that it's difficult to keep my eyes on the road, so I frequently weave around a bit. Scares the hell out of my wife which is always cool. Unlike the Newport Bridge (Pell), there is no toll to cross the Jamestown Bridge. Unfortunately bikes and people are not allowed on the new bridge which is to bad because it would be a great place for a walk. It can get a bit feisty in the winter, especially during snow or ice storms, but the highway guys do a good job of keeping it passable so there really aren't that many fatal accidents. I've been over both bridges a zillion times and still love it. Crossing into Jamestown over the bridge is something I'll never get tired of. Here's a cool video of the demolition of the old bridge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2nGtVURPlE

Ohhhhhh, what a beautiful place to visit! I would highly suggest to try and visit during sunrise…read moreand/or sunset. The views are spectacular, the landscape will leave you in awe, the gorgeous homes that surround this area are breath taking, the winding roads to go through this area are so enjoyable, and I'm certain, that you'll enjoy every second spent here. Even though it was cold and windy, I'm glad to have visited, and I highly recommend this experience.

Great drive, take in the coastline, the houses, the wildlife…read more Park at Brenton State Park, cross the road & watch the waves, the boats, the birds. Don't miss this drive!

Historic lighthouse with red light dating back to revolutionary war. Refurbished. At the west end…read moreof Narragansett bay, between saunderstown and jamestown.