AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! Yarmouth Sand Sculpting Trail is a series of 32…read moreBeautiful & Artistic Sand Sculptures scattered all over Yarmouth in Cape Cod MA. Go see a couple or go on a quest to visit all 32 of them. The Sand Sculpting Trail is celebrating its 11th year in 2022. The Trail will be open from Memorial Day until Mid October. This is both a Summer & Fall Fun Event on the Cape. They also have a Photo Contest here too. This is a great way to see some great Outdoor Artwork & get to see & try some of the local businesses too. There's big & small Mom & Pop businesses from Ice cream & Candy Shops to Golf Courses, Restaurants Regional Banks & even Dunkin Donuts all have Sand Sculptures in front of their businesses. You can get a hard copy of where each place is located at the Visitors Bureau or just download a map on their website. Who are the Artists? Fitzy Snowman Sculpting is a nationally recognized business that is Massachusetts based & provides unique art experiences. They are best known for creating: The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival & The Yarmouth Sand Sculpting Trail & others. Here!s the list of all 32 Sand Sculpture Sites. 1. Cape Sands Inn 2. The Cove at Yarmouth 3. Bellew Tile and Marble 4.Instant Karma 5. Route 28 Visitor Center 6. The Music Room 7. Cape Cod Irish Village 8. Seaside Cottages 9. Blue Water Resort 10. Caffé Gelato Bertini 11. Candy Co. 12. The Pancake Man 13. Dunkin' Donuts Route 28 14. Seafood Sams 15. Yarmouth Town Hall 16. John G. Sears and Son Inc. 17. Cultural Center of Cape Cod 18. Cape Cod Creamery 19. Hearth 'n Kettle Restaurant 20. Bass River Golf Course 21. Y-D Red Sox (Wilson Field) 22. Ocean Tailors 23. Rockland Trust 24. Dunkin', Station Avenue 25. Cape Cod Five 26. Today Real Estate 27. Bayberry Hills Golf Course 28. Kinlin Grover Compass 29. Strawberry Lane (Route 6A) 30. The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod 31. Just Picked Gifts 32. Route 6 Visitor Center Happy Sandy Trails to You! 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!

We had fun driving around seeing what the sculptures were. We were doing it on a rainy day so at…read moresome points couldnt get out of car to get pictures. Took 6 weeks for a couple to come and do these. Some sculptures were 3 ton of sand , some were 5 and one was 15ton! It was special and brought in from New Hampshire. Cuffy's on RT 28 had three inside their place of business so you could really see them up close. Each business designed and paid for them. Dunkin doughnuts ofcourse was a cup of coffee with his hand around a doughnut! After the sculpture is finished they take elmers glue and water and spray the entire surface to keep the sculptures intact.

It certain is a great sight, and I am still going with 5 stars, but it didn't live up to the hype…read morefor me, at least. Yeah, it's a great view, but I don't think it was worth the trip and stop just to see this for the tour group. I've seen comparable views in other spots. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying don't go, but it's just not all its made out to be.

Bottom Line: Beautiful views of the Gay Head Lighthouse, Aquinnah Cliffs, Vineyard Sound and…read moreAtlantic Ocean. I've seen plenty of views of oceans, scenic cliffs and lighthouses but there is just something so peaceful and captivating about the sights from the Aquinnah Cliffs Overlook. Even on a windy and chilly May day I wanted to linger longer on the overlook and adjoining boardwalks. The views were mesmerizing. On the way to the overlook we passed by a few shops and eateries but it's definitely the views that are the main attraction. The Gay Head Lighthouse is nearby too. In May we were easily able to get a parking spot in the adjacent lot but I am not sure what this beautiful spot would be like during the busy summer season.

This is a beautiful marble dome and building in the Capitol Hill section of Providence…read more Many state offices are housed here such as the Governor's, Treasurer, House of Representatives, Senators, etc. They offer guided tours a few times a day (usually from 10a-3pm on weekdays) but you can also follow a self guided tour program and enjoy the inside of the building.

A beautiful neoclassical building that was built between 1891-1901; located in the heart of…read moredowntown Providence. This building can be seen from the Prospect Terrace park, it's also grand and magnificent up close. The dome is massive and it's the fourth largest marble dome in the world. The RI Senate is in the east wing and the RI House of Representatives are in the west wing; there are also the State library and Room. A gold statue called the Independent Man is perched on top of the grand dome. I have fond memories and even pictures of when I was younger in front of this building. It's a photogenic spot to take those Instagram photos. I recently stayed at the hotel next door and enjoyed seeing this building during my stay. We walked around the grounds and admired the architecture and history. Every December, they have a Christmas tree displayed in the rotunda. The grounds were nicely maintained; a beautiful structure and an important piece of Rhode Island history. If you're in Providence, I highly recommend walking the grounds and admire this historic landmark.

I've been to dozens of lighthouses and Nobska Point rivals them all for its own appearance, that…read moreit's free and that there's such a tremendous view from here. The lighthouse protects ships in Vineyard Sound, the tidal strait that separates the southwestern coast of Cape Cod from the northern shores of Martha's Vineyard. From here, you can watch the many ferries making their way from Woods Hole to the islands. The light station was established in 1828, with the tower protruding above the keeper's house, and was replaced in 1876 by the current 42 foot tall iron tower. The light station includes four buildings: the tower, the keeper's house, a radio beacon house, and a small oil house. The keeper's house is open for tours. I do not believe that the lighthouse is open, but you can still walk the grounds and enjoy. [Round number review 1100 of 2025 - 1247 in Massachusetts - 24654 overall]

Just beautiful! I absolutely loved Cape Cod and the beautiful breathtaking views. The lighthouse…read moreisn't open for going inside, at least the day we went. But we were able to walk around the grounds and go across the street to get great pictures of the water and landscaping.

Warren is located on Rhode Island's scenic East Bay, between Providence and Newport just north of…read moreBristol. Warren is a unique town with both sandy beaches and rolling farmland. You can explore the nice shops, galleries, theatre and restaurants or ride down the stunning East Bay Bike Path that stretches from Providence to Bristol. Visitors can stop by the local library--Warren is steeped in Native American and colonial history, churches, museums and many other historical landmarks. In the past few years, many restaurants have opened near Main Street and the waterfront, making this cute town a mecca for excellent dining and shopping again

To know me is to know the depth of my love and admiration for murals. Everywhere I go, especially…read morevisiting a new city, I look for murals. This one was just as stunning in-person as the photo. Actually, more beautiful to behold standing and staring at it. I researched the story and artist. Loved it all!! Easy to find, a little challenging to photograph, just because it's located inside of a parking lot.

The very large painted mural titled She Never Came distills a story of unrequited love into a…read moresingle moment. When BEZT, the artist, one half of the Polish street art duo ETAM CRU, painted this mural in 2015 it was his largest work to date. Since then, it has become something of a Providence landmark, appearing in countless selfies and Instagrams. Its photorealistic quality evokes BEZT's admiration for Norman Rockwell, while the surrealism of the rat pays homage to the street art tradition of Basquiat. This calm, quiet moment is a stark juxtaposition to the busy streetscape around it, inviting passersby to pause and reflect on its beauty. If you look closely, you can create a story in your own head about what is happening here.... A young man hunches over a table. He wears a purple short-sleeve button down shirt with a pattern of petite pineapples and triangles of sliced pink watermelon. The table wears a cloth covered with a pattern of pink and teal diamonds. He burrows his chin into the crook of his bent left elbow while gazing towards his outstretched right arm, at a golden ring with an emerald jewel he's tossed slightly in the air. A rat with a dark grey coat and a tiny crown above his head sits, engaged, on the man's left shoulder just behind his ear, also gazing at the ring. The work of art is about four stories tall and covers the entire width of the building, about 100 feet long. It's a favorite piece during art walks and city tours in Providence.

"Head in the Clouds, Feet on the Ground" is a beautiful mobile sculpture by Jerry Ehrlich located…read moreat the S Water street end of the Providence Pedestrian Bridge. A while back, this sculpture was located outside City Hall, but it was moved to the S Water street for more exposure. The open air location allows for the mobile sculpture to be seen at its best as the winds around the river make the "clouds" spin constantly and freely. The title of the sculpture, 'head in the clouds feet on the ground,' reflects the intersection of creative inspiration and practical application that are both required to make things happen to achieve insightful growth and the thoughtful inspired change that we all continue to see in our beloved City of Providence. The high polished swirl finish of the clouds floating and spinning on the striding forward solid black legs is an eye catching, humorous, but thought-provoking sculpture that is secured to a one ton precast 6"x4'x7' concrete slab to insure stability and allow for months of visual animated interaction. It's now a nice landmark of the city of Providence.

Coming from Aquidneck island, we drove over the Mount Hope Bridge to get to Warren…read more The bridge opened in 1929, so it's been around for a long time. It underwent more than $15 million in renovations between 1998 and 2004. Still today, it needs lots of maintenance and repair. It is in working order, but hopefully it will stay active with the proper care.

The history presented is very interesting. We didn't realize General Washington and many other…read moreprominent historical figures crossed to Aquidneck Island from this spot. The history display is presented chronologically and provides some interesting details. Cost: FREE! Time budget: 10 minutes

Super cute historic town about 75 minutes from Providence. Nice easy ride. Cute shops, historic…read morehomes, waterfront restaurants and, of course, Plymouth Rock. We had no issue with parking but could see how this small town could get VERY busy and almost unpleasant during peak season! Parking rates for meters and lots were $2 an hour.

Cool place with history along the shore, easily accessible from Boston, and pretty seaside views.read more