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60 Great Things to Do in Rhode Island
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Ten Great Things to Do in Block Island Rhode Island
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Art on Display Even in Winter
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Block Island tends to roll up the sidewalks in the winter, but make no mistake: if you are properly outfitted for the weather, strolling the streets, beaches, and woodlands of Block Island in cold weather brings marvelous rewards of powerful vistas and seascapes. For man-made art, a gallery that stays open most of the year is the Malcolm Greenaway Gallery
on Water Street in the center of town, adjacent to the Empire Theater. The gallery is open weekends, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Christmas, and, during the rest of the winter, Greenaway will come over and open up for pop-in visitors. Come see Greenaway’s wonderful photos of Block and other gorgeous places. Phone: 401-466-5331.
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Coastal Farm Offers Peaceful Walks and Wonderful Vistas
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The rolling hills and ocean vistas of Block Island are magical in all seasons. One place to walk, take photos, watch the birds, and enjoy fantastic views is the Lewis-Dickens Farm on Coonymus Road, a refuge operated by of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. On this lovely property, coastal grasslands set on the bluffs above the Atlantic provide habitat for raptors and passerines. Walk in from the entry on the south side of Cooneymus Road near West Side Road intersection. Phone: 401-949-5454
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Ferry for Fun
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A big part of the fun of Block Island is simply getting there. The Block Island Ferry departs from Point Judith – nosing its way out of a cluster of commercial fishing boats -- and the 30-minute ride is a mellow outdoor adventure. The ferry can accommodate cars and bikes, and bicycles and mopeds are available for rent on the island. Phone: 401-783-7996
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Sunset To Remember
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Sunset at North Light is simply not to be missed. North Light, one of the island’s two lighthouses, is at Sandy Point at the north end the island. Prepare to walk a few hundred yards across rocky beach to reach the lighthouse. Phone: 401-466-3200.
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The Other Bluffs
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The full moon over the ocean is spectacular from the legendary Mohegan Bluffs, a high escarpment off of Mohegan Trail that drops 150 feet to the sandy beach and crashing surf below. But local people say a better place to watch the moon rise is from Second Bluffs, about a quarter-mile down the road from Mohegan Bluffs. There is a little off-street parking area at Second Bluffs, but no sign to indicate you are there, so you will have to ask.
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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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