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.

Just go! It's well worth the stop in understanding the history of Rhode Island. The exibits are…read morelaid out in a logical order and has German and Japanese military artifacts. The people who put this together and run the place should be applauded for keeping this history alive.

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.

Having been to the Norman Rockwell museum in MA, and looking at the pieces displayed in this…read moremuseum, I must tell you that there are a decent amount of prints and lithographs vs original art work. Rockwell painted much larger paintings, for example the actual four freedom paintings are probably 4 feet by 6 feet. The detail required could never be done in such small canvases. Yes there are plenty of actual paintings and illustrations but not nearly as many as you would think.

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.

One of the "lesser" known mansions, its a must stop when touring the mansions. Very underrated and…read morenot talked much about but GO!

Had a good time. Not included with other mansion tour membership or discounts…read more Beautiful inside and outside.

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.

This was an absolutely beautiful spot. There were a ton of pollinators, enjoying the flowers,…read moreincluding monarch butterflies, and hummingbirds. I really enjoyed my visit.

If you're in Newport and planning to visit any of the mansions, make sure you include the Topiary…read moreGarden in your plans. I had originally purchased a duo ticket for the Breakers & Marble House. On the last day of our trip we decided to squeeze in the Topiary Garden as well. The staff was friendly and explained that our Duo tickets were able to be upgraded to trios so we only paid an additional $8 each to enjoy the gardens. I think as a slight up-charge it was really worthwhile! Probably not worth doing as a stand-alone but we did enjoy it as a culmination to the mansion tours. The gardens are incredibly lush and peaceful to stroll around. And adults and children alike will fall in love with the topiaries! I was definitely charmed by them. It took us about 45 minutes to see the entirety of the garden and afterwards we decided to sit on the lawn with some Del's lemonade and enjoy the view of the Narragansett. The lawn is sprawling and offers some seating but if you're going during peak season, you might not snag a chair so perfect opportunity to bring a blanket and pack a picnic if you want to make a full afternoon experience. They do have restrooms onsite. Note that the gardens are located on the Brayton House property and the house is currently closed to the public. Also know before you go that the Brayton house and Topiary Gardens are located about thirty minutes driving distance from the breakers. It isn't clustered closely with the other mansions so you will need to drive over to Portsmouth.

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.

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.

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.

One of those Rhode Island oddities, the Newport Car Musuem, but its actually two towns over in…read morePortsmouth. Located in front of Ratheon you may have to deal with their security depending on when you go, although when I went there was nobody at the guard post. The musuem itself is amazing, and I'm not a car guy. Plenty of cars, and spread out enough so that people can browse without being bunched in together. The musuem flows nicely and is a good way to spend an hour or so to do the 7 sections. Again, I'm not a car guy and enjoyed my time, so the folks that are will be in heaven.

Surprised by a collection of vehicles I did not realize how…read morespacious the museum was and there was plenty of autos to view and to learn of their history. Truly enjoyed the visit and highly recommend a visit.