An island that never…read morechanges I love going to Prudence island. The little ferry from Bristol is inexpensive and just the trip itself pretty nice. For some fortunate reason the island was never really developed which is shocking considering how beautiful it is. There are some houses but I don't think many people stay there year round and any kids probably end up going to Portsmouth for school. We love to bike around the island because even in the summer the traffic is light to nonexistent. Not very many paved roads so a mountain bike is necessary but you can make it around the whole island in a few hours. It even has a cute little lighthouse that you can walk right up to. The views around the island are just spectacular and in many spots it seems you are the only people on the island. An absolutely wild and unspoiled place that always seems fresh no matter how many times we go out there. About the only negative thing about the island is that ticks also seem to enjoy it and repellent is a must. No, there's not much out there, and that is what makes it so great. There is a small store by the ferry landing to buy junk food and drinks but nothing else. That is why Prudence is so special.

Prudence Island is really good at what it's good for, but really not good at most everything else…read more For example, day trips! Not a great idea. It's okay, but really only if you can bike it. It's too big to comfortably walk in a few hours. And a mountain bike is a must; most of the roads are unpaved. Those that are paved, the pavement is very old and pock marked. There's some bike rental places in Bristol a short walk from the ferry dock. There's very little in the way of specific things to do. Mostly you'd just bike around the perimeter to enjoy the view of Narragansett Bay. If something that simple is enough for you? You'll love it! If you want ANYTHING more, you'll be disappointed. Watch out for ticks, too. They're EVERYWHERE. Your dog will have a ball but be prepared to pull a lot of ticks off them. And your kids. And you. Don't wimp out: use the hardcore extra-DEET bugspray and use it liberally all over your entire body & clothes. There are literally no shops nor restaurants. At all. It's almost hard to believe but there it is. There's a small general store with limited food and some curios, that's it. It's usually open only when the ferry arrives. There's also no public bathrooms on the island. NONE. I'm dead serious here. Hit the "head" on the ferry right before you arrive because that's the last place you'll have to "go" (unless you find some bushes) until you leave. The ferry runs five or six times a day from Bristol. It's very reasonably priced (esp if you're not bringing a car) but has a lot of trouble with high winds on the Bay. Don't schedule things too tightly or you can get stranded pretty easily. And there's no hotels or anything like that whatsoever, although the locals are generally pretty friendly and odds are good someone could put you up for the night. A much, much better way to go is to rent a place for a week and plan to do nothing but relax, watch the water, maybe some fishing. Watch the sun rise, hang out all day, go to bed at sunset. Cook your own meals (epic grilling!) and read some books. Watch the birds. That's it. But if raising the concept of doing nothing to an artform is not your idea of a splendid week? I'd recommend going elsewhere. FWIW, the weekly rental rates aren't bad; way better than Block Island or The Vineyard. But they're reflecting the more "simple" lifestyle and lack of amenities. And the "hassle" of having to buy all your food on the mainland and hoof it with you on the ferry, then cook everything yourself. Cellphone service is decent to good, depending on which side of the island you're on; you're picking it up from towers on the mainland or Portsmouth. Home internet is very iffy. Bring a 4G hotspot if you absolutely need internet access. (it kinda violates the spirit of the island though) There's no cable TV, either; some houses get directv/satellite TV. Regular over the air TV is not bad with a good rooftop antenna. All in all, it's a great place for what it is, and a very not-good place for what it isn't. Bear that in mind and you'll have a good time, otherwise, you'll know to go to Block Island or The Cape.

Best kept secret in Newport. My hubs booked a stay in the Innkeepers room for my birthday. It was…read moreabsolutely stellar. The captain of the boat that ferried us over was kind and knowledgeable. Once on the island, he toured us around. The room we stayed in had a kitchen and private bathroom. We woke up with a birds eye view of the bay, amazing experience. You can climb up into the lighthouse and have a postcard worthy photo. Don't forget to bring food and drinks, there is nothing else on the island. Be cautious of the seagulls, they are aggressive and protecting their babies. Can't wait to go back!

Awful experience with policy and staff. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Also think it's…read moreterrible that during an extreme heat wave they wouldn't honor the fact that nobody can comfortably and safely stay in such a place with no a/c. I understand it's historic but they need some upgrades and install a few mini splits.

The wharves reek of dead lobster or something similarly unholy, but if you can get over the stench,…read morethe annual Tall Ships Festival is really something to behold. Imagine the Black Pearl except bigger and right there in front of you. The best-named ship was the Gorch Fock II (from Germany), but the Brazilian Cisne Branco had the cutest crew. Exploring the ships requires some ladder and gangway climbing - nothing strenuous, but leave the heels at home. Don't miss the international tents, with free samples and swag: This year we got Gouda from Holland, gummi bears from Germany, a variety of sweets from India, a DVD(!) from Indonesia... There were free performances (we watched women in aprons dancing with rolling pins. huh?). Costumed pirates and wenches also roamed the wharves with pistols and swords. Kitschy but super-fun.

This truly was a spectacular event! It was positively brimming with amazing food, wine, and liquor…read morevendors that pulled out all the stops and made this one amazing weekend. The event was carefully organized and meticulously run. Security and staff were everywhere to help a wandering patron or guide people in the right direction. The grounds of Marble House were absolutely exquisite, and provided the perfect backdrop for this elegant affair. My personal favorites were the refreshing spritzers offered by the St. Germain table, and the amazing smoked trout tasting from Castle Hill. I was pretty blown away by the quality and quantity that every booth was offering. Love this event - can't wait to go back next year!

Excellent time drinking wine and enjoying the view. They have a very nice selection of wine and…read morefood that is high end and a touch of comfort . Outstanding venue

Bridges straits and…read morelights The strait between Narragansett Bay and Mount Hope Bay is only about 600 yards wide with a couple of small islands, sand bars and rocks thrown in for interest. A dangerous place to sail through at the best of times and very interesting in foggy or bad weather. So it was recognized a long time ago that some help for mariners would be nice and a small lighthouse was built here in 1855. Only about 30 feet tall and had a small 6th order Fresnel lens that was later upgraded to a 5th order lens. The light not only helped the boats get through the strait but also assisted the Bristol Ferry than ran across the treacherous area. A very useful little lighthouse that did it's job well and prevented many accidents. Then in 1927 the hulking Mount Hope Bridge was built between Bristol and Aqidneck Island so both the ferry and the lighthouse were no longer needed. The huge bridge served as a great navigational aide, as long as the boats didn't run into it or course. The lighthouse remained but since it isn't easy to see from land it was forgotten and slowly fell into a rather sorry condition. Paint was chipping off and it definitely needed so TLC. Fortunately some great new owners spent time restoring the lighthouse to it's former cute little self and now sits proudly under the huge bridge. It's private and never open to the public but good views can be seen from the water or by the landing under the bridge. This is a residential house so don't get too close and respect their privacy. The combination of the looming bridge, cool straits and lovely little lighthouse makes for a very special place indeed.

I love Jamestown. Its very quaint with limited eateries and stores but the scenery makes up for it…read more A must stop coming from or going to Newport.

I love Jamestown! Ok, so I only spent a total of about 2 hours here. But, I had two great meals…read moreand got to walk a few blocks on the main street. Hopefully I will be back to explore soon!

Great spot to go to in Newport, RI! Came here two years ago and just recently had it again this…read moreMay. The food is so good here! Very fresh and honestly, very affordable for the aesthetic, quality, and taste. Plus the service is great. I've had their pastas, entrees, apps, pizza, and drinks and there is nothing you can go wrong with. My personal favorites is their kale salad, chianti marsala braised beef and mushroom tagliatelle. Again, the quality is great and everything is seasoned/ flavored well. Plus their pastas are homemade! They also give free bread, who doesn't love that? I cannot recommend this place enough. Perfect for a date night or night out with friends.

The ambience is very nice in here & I got sat right away. The wine menu was confusing because when…read moreI asked the waitress about the white wines per glass she said only 3 were available. She was nice enough to let me try them and I chose the Trevino which was very good and paired great with my food. The bread was nothing special but solid and the high quality olive oil made up for it. For my main I got the chicken milanese and it was divine. I loved the vinaigrette on top perfectly acidic and vinegary. It cut though the oil and heaviness of the breading which was perfectly salted by the way. The arugula bean salad was sooo good and created such a well balanced meal. The one thing I will say is I believe their fryer does fish and chicken bc my chicken had a slight ocean taste but since I like fish I was not bothered but non fish people beware!

Like other Yelpers have said this is a sculpture of a large fork at an actual fork in the road…read more During the summer someone places a hotdog in a bun on the fork which really indicates that summer has arrived.

A MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! You know that the East Coast is bound by the Atlantic Ocean…read more& the West Coast is bound by the Pacific Ocean. Did you know that the 2 coasts are also bound by 2 Giant Forks? One is standing upright & the other one is standing upside down. You've heard that expression take a right or left at the Fork in the Road. Well they've taken that geographical driving instruction, that's also a culinary eating utensil & turned it into a wooden statue. This is one of The Secret Hidden Gems of America that most people have never been to or even heard about before. The Giant Fork in the Road is 11 foot tall & is located in Westport Massachusetts which is about an hour outside of Boston. This Funky Flatware Art Piece was built in 2010 by Tom Schmitt. The 11 Foot Tall Giant Wooden Fork resides at the intersection of River & Old Harbor Roads in Westport. It is made out of white pine & painted silver to resemble metal. Tom's wife Kate was totally behind the project as well. Now as Cool as this sculpture is, they do something Special for the Holidays here. On the 4th of July they topped the Fork with a 6 Foot High Hot Dog. On Valentine's Day it's decorated with hearts. On Christmas it wears a Santa's Hat. We Americans Love our Wacky Road Side Attractions! LOL! Now the Fork Saga doesn't end here, it continues onward. If you travel West my friend for a mere 3,000 miles, well 2,986 miles to be exact, you will stumble upon the other Fork in the Road on the West Coast. The Pasadena California Statue stands at 18 feet tall with its prongs standing downwards. So the West Coast Giant Fork is Straight Down; The East Coast Giant Fork is Straight Up. The Fork Saga doesn't end there it continues onward again. There are some other Giant Forks around the country located in San Diego, Kentucky, Oregon, New York & the largest one is in Missouri. They all have their individual stories that need to be told by someone. So if you're in the Massachusetts/ Rhode Island area check out this Fork in the Road spot. Also to make it worth your trip, there's a great ice cream shop about 15 minutes away. It's called The Eskimo King in Swansea MA. It has over 350 flavors of ice cream & has been dishing out sweat treats since 1957. They also have a special retro mascot. You can read my review & more details of that place as well. Now since I visited here in Westport word is the Fork sculpture was stolen but luckily it has been recovered in Rhode Island. The Police are investigating & The Fork Bandits are still at Large. These Giant Forks in the Road really put a Smile on People's Faces. Everybody gets out of their vehicle & takes a picture. Do you have a Fork in the Road in your state? It would be great to have one in each of the 50 states & territories too. Well Have Fun on your Adventures & Culinary Travels & as I always say "MayThe Fork Be With You"! LOL! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

Michelle with the tattoos is a wonderful guide, a great storyteller with an engaging personality!…read moreHer love for Providence and its revitalization is obvious and contagious, and she is very knowledgeable about the many historic buildings! We loved the walk across the pedestrian bridge over the river, and the food was excellent at each stop. We had a wonderful afternoon on your down city tour, thanks to Michelle and your participating restaurants.

Michelle was a fabulous guide! Lots of walking on a warm day, but she made it worthwhile. Funny,…read moreinformative and lots of local color. Oh, and the food samples were excellent too!