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beach while surfers in wet suits ride NAVIGATING FROM PROVIDENCE
the waves. The peninsula going south TO NEWPORT
ends at Point Judith, which shelters
the fishing port of Galilee. Whale- Providence 79
watching and deep-sea-fishing 295 195
cruise vessels share berths with the 114 136
fishing boats. Don’t miss fish dinner Thames Waterside Bar & Grill Bristol 195
at George’s of Galilee (see pp67 & 92). Herreshoff Marine Museum 24
Wickford
9 95 4 114
MAP E5 • Kayak Centre of
Rhode Island: 9 Phillips St; 401 295 138 Newport
4400; daily year-round; adm; The Landing
www.kayakcentre.com The Breakers
Artists and craftspeople have flocked
to this historic, picturesque village MORNING
near North Kingstown, and their Start the day in Providence
galleries and shops are big lures for (see p87) with a stroll around
daytrippers. What few visitors realize Waterplace Park, a broad pool
is that Wickford’s location on the west and amphitheater between
side of Narragansett Bay makes it the Francis and Exchange streets.
ideal launching point for exploring the Cross the Steeple Street Bridge,
bay by sea kayak. Inquire about expert noting the soaring Ionic columns
of the First Baptist Church in
guided paddles at the Kayak Centre. America on your left. Pop into
Café Choklad (12 Thomas St) for
brioche and hot chocolate before
entering the RISD Museum (see
p42), paying special attention to
the contemporary art in many
different media. The attached
store specializes in creations
by RISD-affiliated designers.
AFTERNOON
Take I-195 east to Rte 136 south
to reach picturesque Bristol (see
Frosty Drew Observatory, Charlestown p88). Eat stuffies (stuffed clams)
Charlestown
0 for lunch at Thames Waterside
Bar & Grill (251 Thames St) and
MAP E5 • Frosty Drew
the Herreshoff Marine Museum
Observatory: 61 Park Ln, Ninigret see the America’s Cup exhibits at
Park; 401 364 9508; open clear Fri (1 Burnside St) before continuing
nights; www.frostydrew.org south on Rte 114 to Newport
It can be hard to tell whether (see pp18–19). Take a Gilded Age
mansion tour of The Breakers (44
Charlestown is land or water, as Ochre Pt Ave) and get seats on a
the 4-mile (6.5-km) coastline sunset cruise in Newport harbor
encompasses the largest saltwater (Bannisters Wharf) aboard a
marshes in the state. You’ll find schooner or a motor yacht.
some of New England’s best birding
for wading birds and waterfowl in EVENING
this watery ecosystem between land Make a night of it at The Landing
and sea. Sprawling Ninigret Park has (30 Bowen’s Wharf), a large and
tracks for cyclists and bladers as entertaining waterfront eating
well as a swimming pool and tennis and drinking establishment
courts. Every clear Friday night, join known for its raw bar, live music,
the astronomy buffs at Frosty Drew and maritime-themed cocktails.
Observatory to scan the skies.
See map on pp86–7

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