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.

What a beautiful experience!! Went with my family and what an informative event with top notch…read morestaff who truly love the volunteer work they do at the lighthouse. The boat ride was very relaxing and the entire trip was flawless by a very professional staff. It was very easy to find, it's 2025 folks just use gps on your phone and it's just over the Providence line. Found a great breakfast spot nearby afterwards All Favorites Cafe another gem. Highly recommend without any reservations!!

Maybe it's awesome but we never made it...the directions take you to a waste management site that…read moreyou can't enter. Really disappointing since we went out of our way to stop their on our road trip.

I enjoy the Thomas Dambo's recycled sculptures and they are now on my list of things to see when…read moretraveling! Mrs. Skipper is on a small rocky peninsula near a boardwalk over the bay. You are not supposed to walk out on said rocky outcrop and a sign at the entrance says the area is off limits. Still, plenty of intrepid adventurers were out there getting a closer look. There is plenty of parking for the Urban Coastal Greenway behind a huge Orthopedic building. Follow the paved trail down to the main trail, turn left and then take your first right. This part of the path is in a bit of disrepair, but I did see a couple of strollers on the path here so it's passable. Once on the boardwalk, you can look off to the south and see Mrs. Skipper perched on her rock. I am sad it's not easily accessible to the little one's. The details though are all there and it's Mrs. Skipper seems to be enjoying her perch.

Mrs. Skipper is the newest and last addition to Rhode Island's "Troll Trail." Mrs. Skipper…read moreoverlooks the Providence River and the industrial frontage across the water towards Allens Avenue in Providence. The massive troll is made from reclaimed bourbon barrels, various odds and ends, and topped with a salvaged rescue boat from Maine. I put ""Mrs. Skipper" Sculpture by Thomas Dambo" into my GPS and it led me to the parking lot of University Orthopedics Kettle Point. I parked my car there and then I continued to follow the GPS on foot which led me to the East Bay Bike Path and I saw a sign that saids wooden trolls are near. I knew I was getting closer! After just a little more, I arrived at Mrs. Skipper. There was a pier to see Mrs. Skipper and an area where they restrict/advise not to step on, however many people do it. It was fine, just need to be careful. Mrs. Skipper was truly an amazing troll to see. The details and the rescue boat was breathtaking. If you have an opportunity to visit Mrs. Skipper, you definitely should.

A good spot in Bristol for a well made cocktail and a solid menu. Variably busy depending on time…read moreof day. Worth checking out.

The atmosphere is excellent. The restaurant is built in an old warehouse, but they've done an…read moreexcellent job of making it welcoming and warm, while keeping the historic character. I got oysters, which were fresh and shucked properly. It's summer, so they weren't the best oysters ever, but there's nothing the restaurant can do about summer oysters. The beer selection is good, and the waitstaff is top notch. No complaints!

The first light on this site was built in 1827 and stands on Warwick Point at the southern tip of…read moreWarwick Neck. It is near the entrance of the port of Providence at the mouth of the Providence River. The original stone tower stood thirty feet tall with a small, 120-square-foot stone house attached and was described as an odd-looking structure, more like a windmill than a lighthouse. In 1833, a three-room wooden addition was added to the keeper's dwelling. Two years later, a lime and pebble covering was applied to the structure. The original beacon was a collection of eight lamps and nine-inch reflectors arranged around three-fourths of the circumference of a circular table. The cast iron structure was moved to its current location in 1939. It was placed on an eight-foot-tall concrete base so that ships could see its beacon over the top of the keeper's house. The tower is 51 feet tall and has a focal height of 66 feet. It is on Coast Guard property, behind a gate that was secured when I visited. I'm not sure if it is ever open for tours. There was a spot to stop my car and enjoy the view I posted. Three stars because it's pretty but secured from visitation. This is my 31st lighthouse in https://www.yelp.com/collection/GLWJhPZloUBCLUFSYgLw4g. [Review 15285 overall, 787 of 2021, number 47 in Rhode Island.]

we went here this morning to check out this light house. it used to be part of a coast guard…read morestation. my dad said its no longer active, but the coast guard still owns the lighthouse the coast guard is trying to give the light house away. i asked my dad if we could take it. i wouldnt mind living in a light house, even if it were haunted. but the ghost will have to be friendly. you cant go in the light house. there is a gate in front of it. maybe whoever takes it over, will let you go inside.

A place to go back…read morein time The Warwick Historical Society is located in the John Waterman Arnold House. This is a cool old house build in 1786 and restored and repaired by the society over the years. It has a beehive oven, winding staircases and is filled with period artifacts. It also contains a room with old maps and genealogy records that can be used for personal and family research. The society has open houses at various times throughout the year and members in the society are available to answer any questions about the house or about the town of Warwick. Some of the people have been living here for decades and can trace their ancestors to some of the original settlers of the town. A fabulous wealth of information, they can answer or will find the answer to any possible questions about Warwick and the surrounding area. They have great books and brochures for sale that were written by some of the older members that contain great pictures and maps of the past history. A relatively small society but one with dedicated and knowledgeable individuals. If you have any questions or just an interest in Warwick or history in general, this is the place to visit.

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Very lovely spot though you should arm yourself with some bug spray as it was a bit buggy when I…read morevisited the other night. If you enjoy nature and the sweet sound of rushing water, then this is a place you must visit. While I was taking in the sounds of the birds, frogs and rushing water a Great Blue Heron gracefully glided past me and landed in the water just at the base of the water fall. While I was watching him he was surely watching, waiting for his dinner to come flipping over the falls. A place where the water, trees, birds and fish come together in harmony.

The Shad Factory Pond is one of my favorite outdoor escapes to visit. Wonderful place to go, walk…read morearound, admire the beauty that is the countryside, clear your head, and learn a little bit about wildlife along the way. No real parking in the area, just pull your car off the road in the dirt/grass. The Shad Factory pond is a fresh water pond, containing a dam and waterfall with a large amount of greenery to go along with it. Within minutes of stepping foot on the shore you are surrounded by tall plant life, flowers, dragonflys darting around, lilies sprouting up out of the water. Absolutely beautiful! One of the most interesting things to see here is the fish ladder that was recently rebuilt in 2007. The old one fell into disrepair (as it had been originally built in 1911). A fish ladder is a series of, in this case, concrete steps with rushing water that lead from the Palmer River up to the pond itself. Rehoboth is home to one of two remaining American Shad runs in coastal Massachusetts. This fish ladder allows eels, trout, herring, and you guessed it. . . shad to swim upstream to the fresh water pond for mating season. Prior to its being rebuilt, the fish population had sharply decreased. The address I posted is not specific to the pond itself but gives you a general idea of where along the road it is located. As it is October and Halloween is fast approaching, I will mention that this place has a bit of a ghost legend associated with it. Though I have never encountered anything during my time here, there are many reports of a man in dark clothes appearing and vanishing in the surrounding woods along with strange white lights and overwhelming feelings of terror. Beware!