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Rhode Island - State and Local Parks in Newport
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Beavertail State Park
Jamestown, RI 02835
Phone: 401-884-2010 401-884-2010 year round
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State run beach perfect for scenic views, picnicking and fishing. Also has hiking trails.
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Brenton Point State Park
Ocean Drive
Newport, RI 02840
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Phone: Fort Adams State Park, 401-847-2400; Brenton Point (seasonal), 401-849-4562
Formerly one of Newport grand estates, the park offers spectacular views from the point of land where Narragansett Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. Picnicking, hiking, fishing, accompanied by majestic views of the Atlantic. Open year-round sunrise to sunset. Restrooms (open May 1 – October 31), public phone, concessions, parking, nearby fishing nearby, hiking, picnic area, scenic overlooks, public gardens.
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Fort Adams State Park
Ocean Drive
Newport, RI
Phone: 401-847-2400
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An active military fort from 1799 to 1945, Fort Adams sits on over 21 acres and held up to 2,400 troops. The original defenses still present include height walls, powder magazines, 3 tiers of guns and cannons, and listening tunnels. The park also includes a picnic area, beach, boat launches and fishing piers.
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Fort Barton
Highland Road
Tiverton, RI
Phone: 401-625-6700
In 1778, Fort Barton was the staging area for the invasion of Aquidnck Island, which led to the Battle of Rhode Island. The site has three miles of nature trail walks, including a wild plant trail, and an observation tower. miles of nature trail walks, including a wild plant trail
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Fort Wetherill State Park
Fort Wetherill Road
Jamestown, RI
Phone: 401-884-2010
Site of a historic defense battery and military training camp, the park offers spectacular views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay from its location on 100-foot granite cliffs. Salt water fishing, scuba diving, and picnicking available.
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Heritage Foundation of Rhode Island Park
Prudence Island
Narragansett Bay, RI
Natural parkland set on 475 acres, featuring hiking trails, excellent bird-watching, and natural photography spots. The entrance to the property is on Broadway, which is in the center of Prudence Island.
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Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Sanctuary
Prudence Island
Portsmouth, RI
Phone: 401-683-6780
National environmental preserve with a self-guided hiking trail and guided nature walks. The park has a picnic area, swimming, and boating areas. Accessible through a ferry from Bristol, RI. Open dawn to dusk, Memorial Day-Labor Day.
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Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 Third Beach Road
Middletown, RI
Phone: 401-846-2577
450-acre wildlife refuge with seven miles of walking trails. Ideal for bird-watching, museum on site.
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Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Sachuest Point Road
Middletown, RI
Phone: 401-364-9124
Sachuest Point contains a range of habitats, including salt marsh, brush lands, grasslands, beaches, rocky cliffs, and dunes. More than 200 species of birds have been seen.
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“Little Shop of Horrors” -- Matanuck, RI Now through August 1, 2010 |
Misquamicut Music Festival – Westerly, RI July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010 |
The Philharmonic on Fire -- Providence, RI July 31, 2010 |
July 31
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones – Westerly, RI
Award winning blues. Location: The Knickerbocker Café, 35 Railroad Avenue.
Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: 401-596-4225 or visit www.theknickerbockercafe.com July 31, 2010 |
Paper Caper -- Providence, RI August 1, 2010 |
A Taste of Provence Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI August 3, 2010 |
"Snow White" -- Providence, RI August 3, 2010 |
Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Cruise -- Wickford, RI August 5, 2010 |
Movies on the Rocks: Ghostbusters - Newport August 5, 2010 |
Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Cruise – Wickford, RI August 5, 2010 |
Charlestown Seafood Festival – Charlestown, RI August 6, 2010 to August 8, 2010 |
Twilight Cruise on the Blackstone River Explorer – Central Falls, RI August 6, 2010 |
Underground Critters Weekend -- Providence, RI August 7, 2010 to August 8, 2010 |
Trip the Light Fantastic -- Newport, RI August 7, 2010 |
Star Chef Series with baker Ciril Hitz – Providence August 9, 2010 |
A Taste of the Mediterranean Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI August 10, 2010 |
"Goldilocks & the Three Bears" -- Providence, RI August 10, 2010 |
Beres Hammond -- Providence, RI August 11, 2010 |
Manton Avenue Project -- Providence, RI August 13, 2010 |
Bennington Battle Day Festivities and Parade – Bennington, VT August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010 |
Newport Storm Luau – Newport, RI August 14, 2010 |
"Pocahontas" -- Providence, RI August 14, 2010 |
Foo Fest -- Providence, RI August 14, 2010 |
Balls and Tracks -- Providence, RI August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010 |
Rhode Island's Got Talent -- Barrington, RI August 14, 2010 |
H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour -- Providence, RI August 14, 2010 |
River Glow – Westerly, RI August 14, 2010 |
Rockin' Roll Rods Car Show -- Newport, RI August 15, 2010 |
"Rapunzel" -- Providence, RI August 17, 2010 |
Italian Antipasto Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI August 17, 2010 |
Movies on the Rocks: A Bug's Life - Newport August 19, 2010 |
Newport Winefest -- Newport, RI August 20, 2010 to August 22, 2010 |
“Guys and Dolls” -- Woonsocket, RI August 20, 2010 to August 22, 2010 |
Take Flight -- Providence, RI August 21, 2010 to August 22, 2010 |
"Jack & the Beanstalk" -- Providence, RI August 24, 2010 |
Full Moon Dessert Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI August 24, 2010 |
Domino Madness -- Providence, RI August 28, 2010 to August 29, 2010 |
Newport Arts Festival -- Newport, RI August 28, 2010 to August 29, 2010 |
NAS and Damian Marley -- Providence, RI September 1, 2010 |
Movies on the Rocks: Twilight New Moon - Newport September 3, 2010 |
Boston Pops featuring Kenny Loggins -- Pawtucket, RI September 4, 2010 |
Audubon Raptor Weekend -- Bristol, RI September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010 |
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival -- Newport, RI September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010 |
They Might Be Giants -- Providence, RI September 24, 2010 |
Gasbarro's Wine Tasting -- Lincoln, RI September 28, 2010 |
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