The historic section of Barrington features the Barrington Town Hall, built in 1888, and the library. This unusual structure was built in a medieval style, with stone towers. The library is in a school from the early 20th century. Also on site, colonial cemetery and a pond.

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Road / Route 114
Bristol, RI 02809
Phone: 401-253-2707

"An American garden treasure - come and be inspired"

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This 45-room mansion was built in 1908 as the summer home of coal magnate Augustus Van Wickle. The property features gardens and arboretum on 33 acres overlooking Narragansett Bay. The mansion is open to visitors interested in a look into High Society at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. Grounds are open year-round, 10 am-5 pm; Mansion is open April 13-October 14, 10 am-4 pm.

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road (Route 114)
Bristol, RI 02809
Phone: 401-253-2707

Open: Mansion: April 16 through Columbus Day for self-guided tours, Wednesday-Sunday and most Monday holidays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; the gardens, year-round, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with admission.

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Blithewold is one of the finest garden estates in New England, with a dozen different gardens, specimen trees, and a 45-room English style manor house, all chronicling a rich social history of the lives of one family over a span of more than 100 years. The gift shop carries a variety of garden items. Cost: Adults, $10; seniors and students, $8; children under age 16, free.

Bristol Historical and Preservation Society Museum
48 Court Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Phone: 401-253-7223

Open: year-round, Wednesday and Friday, 1-5 p.m.

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Historic site of the county jail, built in 1828. Rooms contain exhibits showcasing Bristol’s 300-year history. The building’s façade is ballast stone used in sailing ships. Group tours are available by appointment. Cost: Adults, $2.

Crescent Park Carousel
Bullock's Point Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 401-433-2828

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This classic Victorian carousel was designed by Charles I.D. Loof, and constructed in 1895. The mechanism includes 66 figures and a carved band organ. It's the official Rhode Island State Symbol of Folk Art. Concession stand and a gift shop are available. Open: Spring, Saturday-Sunday 12-9 pm, Memorial Day-July, Friday-Sunday, 12-9 pm, July-Labor Day, Wednesday-Sunday, 12-9 pm, Fall, Saturday-Sunday, 12-9 pm.

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Firemen's Museum
42 Baker Street
Warren, RI 02885
Phone: 401-245-7600

Open: By appointment only

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This Victorian building was home to Narragansett's Steam Fire Company Station Number 3. Contains fire department memorabilia, including the town's first fire engine, "The Little Hero," built in 1802.

First United Methodist Church of Warren and Bristol
25 Church Street
Warren, RI 02885
Phone: 401-245-8474

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A 160-foot spire tops the first Methodist church in Rhode Island, built in 1789. Open by appointment only.

Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame
1 Burnside Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Phone: 401-253-5000

Open: April 26-November 2; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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The Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame present the story of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and the America's Cup competition. From 1863 to 1945, the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, on the site of the present day museum, produced the world's finest yachts on the cutting edge of design and engineering. The collection includes 60 original Herreshoff boats, steam engines, artifacts, and photographs related to America's greatest naval architect and builder during The Golden Age of Yachting.

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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Lyndon Street
Warren, RI 02885
Phone: 401-245-3161

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The church was built in 1830, the rectory in 1751, and the Parish House in 1860. All three buildings are on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Open Sundays 7:30am-11 am, or by appointment.

Thomas Willet Burial Site
Little Neck Cemetery, Little Neck Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

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One of the earliest mayors of New York City, Thomas Willet moved to Rhode Island in 1660 and died here in 1674. He was buried with a "local" tombstone, but in 1913, the City of New York placed a large granite memorial on his grave. Many other antique gravestones are found in the cemetery, popular with those who enjoy tombstone rubbing. Open year-round, dawn to dusk.

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Linden Place
500 Hope St. / Route 114
Bristol, RI 02809
Phone: 401-253-0390

New England history, from barns to ballrooms

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A mansion built in 1810 in the historic district of Bristol. The property includes the mansion, a ballroom building built in 1906, a barn built in the 19th century and an 18th century summer house. The grounds include historic sculpture and gardens. Tuesday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm; Saturday 10 am-4 pm and Sunday 12-4 pm. Open for tours, Memorial Day-Columbus Day, Thursday-Sunday 10 am-2 pm.

Masonic Temple
Baker Street
Warren, RI 02885
Phone: 401-245-7652

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New England's oldest Masonic Temple. Built in the 18th century with timbers from British frigates sunk in Newport Harbor during the Revolutionary War. Open by appointment only.

Maxwell House
Church and Water Streets
Warren, RI 02885
Phone: 401-245-7930

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Currently under restoration, this colonial home was built in 1755. Once a month during the summer, visitors can see demonstrations of colonial cooking and baking, candle dipping, and other crafts. Open for tours Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., otherwise by appointment. Admission Free