A fantastic little getaway. I only did the trails but they were a nice time. The boardwalk has…read moresome nice views, and even the pathways are nice little escape.

This is a great learning place for kids and adults. We happen to come here often with the…read moregrandkids. You can experience all the nature in the surrounding area. We had the pleasure over the summer to watch as the osprey babies were born . The whole experience was so cool. There are trails , butterfly gardens . The different species of fish and shellfish in the bay. That are in different tanks the kids can learn from. They also have a summer camp and host birthday parties.

A nice little museum in Quonset Park. Only takes about 20-30 minutes to view, but its free…read more(although donations are encouraged/accepted). A nice way to kill some time on a rainy day, or just view a little bit of Rhode Island history.

Small, but very well done Museum. See the original Quansett Huts, see the Sea Bee evolution from…read morebirth during WW II to Iraq and Afghanistan.

The National Museum of American Illustration is amazing, from the mansion that holds it, the…read moreoutdoor water effects and gardens and the great staff. The art inside is something you may never see again. You must stop if you are in Newport. The hours were confusing to me, so give a call or look at their web site to see when they are open. The art, all of it, on display is wonderful. Each piece is set perfectly, the lighting perfect and the story behind each piece is fascinating. If you are a Rockwell fan at all, you have to go here. You may think you know Rockwell's but I saw illustrations I had no idea existed, from the cute to the serious to the beauty of telling of a time in US history. The John Rogers sculptures are really something to see. This was my first time noticing his work and I just stood there in awe. Enjoy.

This is an art gallery pure and simple and is located in one of the more modest Newport "cottages"…read moreon Bellevue Ave. It just happens to feature art by "commercial" artists--specifically by Norman Rockwell, his predecessors, his protégés, and his contemporaries. You will not find any works that make you wonder about meaning or whether you are being kidded. No abstraction, no bold geometric designs, no blobs of paint, no pure blacks or reds. You are never in doubt about whether these artists possess real talent. These are all artists who made good money while they were alive! I liked it a lot and I'm glad we just happened upon it. In addition to finding a couple of dozen works by Rockwell, you will see landscapes, beautiful women, handsome men, a few portraits, some excellent caricatures, and a lot of art that became the covers of books and magazines. The gift shop has some impressive quality copies of the art that you can take home for a price. The only negatives I should mention is that no photography is allowed (copyright issues) and sometimes it is hard to read the captions in the darkened rooms. Treat yourself to a different genre of high quality art--this is worth a one to two hour visit.

If you are an antique junkie.. This is for you..we went to…read morethe annual steam up festival.. Many operating steam engines...lots of home made models...lots of very old radio gear too...just awesome..very different but awesome

This place might be kind of boring for just a regular visit but I went during the New England Steam…read moreUp! so a lot was going on. Was a fun visit on a crisp fall afternoon. Lots of people nerding out about stuff they're obviously excited to tell people about. The machines were both massive and tiny - something for everyone to appreciate! I was especially excited to see the motorbikes and some of the old radio equipment. And it was the first time I saw machines people use for Morris code! I'm going with three stars though because the place is a bit overwhelming and could use some help in the labeling/organizing department. The event price was $15, $7 for students, not sure what regular admission is on days without an event.

Rough Point is one of the best museums in the US. It's completely under-rated and should be a first…read morestop in Newport. Sure the Breakers is the most over the top mansion from the outside, but many of the other Gilded Age Museum collections were put back together as they were abandoned for many years and lost the original furniture and art collections that were once in the home. Rough Point is exactly the way as Ms. Duke lived in it until her death in 1993. There staff on hand that constantly narrating the tour which is such a nice pus. They answer any questions you have and have many great stories of Ms Duke's eccentric and opulent lifestyle. This feels like you are in someone's home and get a sense of Ms Duke's life. As for the art, there are 17th century tapestries, substantial renaissance portrait paintings, Del Robbias and Falconer Louis XIV furniture. Placards in the solarium tell where Doris Duke would meet her guests like Jackie O. There is a costume section that feature outfits Ms. Duke wore in her fashionable days. You can see her bedroom just the way she left it. Her hair brushes alone were designed by Tiffany. Doris Duke was the richest woman in the world for most of the 20th Century. The tour is well organized with descriptive plaques giving both the history of each piece and context in Ms. Duke's life. The ocean view from the grounds are the best in Newport. You may want to come back on the same weekend. Best touring site in Newport for sure. Sent from my iPhone

I find the life of Doris Day to be pretty fascinating. This mansion is not part of the historical…read moremansions of Newport; it is operated and ticketed exclusively. While opulent, it was also lived-in and seemed the most storied of all of the other mansions. Doris lived a privileged and extravagant life. She was quirky and whimsical. Yet there was always a shadow of sadness looming over her, after the loss of her infant. She was a murderer and a victim. She was a privileged (and perhaps spoiled) woman and a philanthropist. She was a sinner and a saint. I felt empathy and compassion for her, but also a sentiment of annoyance, maybe? I'm not sure really. Mixed emotions. From the camels as pets to her affiliation with the Hari Krishna movement, Doris was as eccentric as all get-out. The house is stunning. I can't wait to visit Shangri-la when I am in Honolulu again. I am eager to see the Islamic decor there. The decor and fashion on display here is more mid-century modern in some rooms, classic in others, and seemed to be a mix of different styles. I am interested in learning more about this fascinating story of the Duke heiress.

I don't wanna use the word Hidden jam because I feel like I've used it a lot especially In Rhode…read moreIsland. There's so many hidden things here and there that are in plain sight but you can't tell because there's trees and other beautiful things surrounding it. Came here with my husband for a tea event, and the grounds alone were breathtaking and relaxing. There is a trail that you can walk. There's also a gift shop and a pond and it's just also peaceful. Very serene view of mother nature I can see anybody being able to paint at this gorgeous peaceful area. You should definitely go online and see upcoming events. They have whiskey tasting gin tasting tea events if you like tea like I do, and even though I am more of a tequila person, I would definitely come for a whiskey tasting event. The pictures I took do not do it any justice as far as how beautiful the scenery is. When you get a chance, you should definitely come down here and might as well buy a family membership if you have a family so that you can come back more than once.

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.

I'm a preservation society member so I wanted to take full advantage and pop in here yesterday…read more It's been a decade since I last went, so it was so nice to just walk around the gardens and take everything in. The flowers are beautiful and so are the topiaries. It doesn't take you long to walk through, especially if you're like me and by yourself, but definitely worth the trip outside of downtown Newport to visit.

Looking for something to do before the rain came brought me here. Abrasive staff, walking up to buy…read moremy ticket, I get stopped and barked at if I had a ticket, and I said 'no I'm buying now", and am told I can't help you, you have to go in there, as she stands behind a sign that says where to buy tickets, and where I was going before I was stopped. As for the place itself, its ok. Nothing special, and probably not worth the price, but to get outside and to do something different for 45 minutes or so it does its job. Unfortunately the experience with staff soured the experience.

A local treasure of history and culture. On levels with so many historic homes in New Englsnd and…read moreyet to say you know Bristol or even RI history without visiting here you have cheated yourself. Be challenged and be awed by beauty, architecture, and history. And do not miss it!

I have been to Linden Place many times and I thought it was about time to write a review of this…read morebeautiful colonial home and museum. Linden Place was built in 1810 by George DeWolf. When the sea was America's highway, the DeWolf family ruled along with the Browns of Providence, and as with the Brown family, the DeWolfs made their money in trading slaves. George's family and descendants occupied the house for 177 years until the Friends of Linden Place, a non-profit group, assumed ownership in 1988. Perhaps the most famous occupant was Colonel Samuel Pomeroy Colt, George's grandson. He started Industrial Trust Bank which later became Fleet and he formed U.S. Rubber which became today's Uniroyal Tires. This house is considered the "architectural crown jewel" of Bristol and it is important to the social history of the town as well. Walking around the house with a guided tour, you can hear and learn about the history of the house and the town, bright time and dark times. Learning about the slave trade is important because it was a part of our history, even though it was a sad one. The decor is exquisite, with the furniture, chandeliers, artwork and interior design set the same way it was in the 19th century. We have also enjoyed the outside grounds during wedding receptions, concerts, special events. The grounds are always immaculate so the events outdoors always shine. A beauty of Colonial architecture in Bristol.

This was my first time at Biomes and I was highly impressed! The outside looks pretty unassuming,…read morebut inside is super cool! They have a wide diversity of fish, reptiles, and even a couple of ferrets! I appreciated the focus around our local biodiversity and found my visit to be educational. They have many different touch tanks, including horseshoe crabs, eels, rays, and a huge sulcata tortoise. It's a nice, open space. They also have a small area with tons of cool books for kids and adults. Biomes offers birthday parties as well complete with animal feeding opportunities and a guided tour.

We love Biomes! It's definitely an eclectic mashups of aquatic animals, but entertaining for sure…read more They do a good job at setting up things from all ages, whether your kid is only 2 or 10. We had my son's birthday party here in the fall and it was wonderful. They open at noon because the earlier slot is reserved for birthday parties. It's super nice to have the whole place to yourself for a very reasonable price. There is a guided tour and the kids get to see all sorts of animal feeds along the way. A great spot to spend some time on a rainy or freezing day, or to host a party for an aquatic creature lover.

I was very impressed with the car collection and the staff. We were greeted by very friendly staff…read moreas soon as we entered the museum. Another staff member gave us a brief introduction and asked if we had any additional questions. We didn't, so we were free to wander and explore. We visited on a rainy day and there were many people also exploring the museum but it did not feel crowded. It is a spacious facility that allowed room for everyone to have a closer look. There was a very knowledgeable gentleman discretely walking around and greeting people. We asked him a few questions and he was a walking encyclopedia of car information! Overall, it was a very fun visit for people who love cars and their loved ones.

I had a pretty fun time stopping in here yesterday, I must admit. They were really friendly and…read morewelcoming at the front desk, and the women's restroom was nice and clean. I honestly stopped in here to take pics of the cars for my dad. But ended up enjoying walking around and looking at everything on display. It's not super big, it took me about 45 mins to walk through. But it was something fun to do on a hot day inside.