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60 Great Things to Do in Rhode Island
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Ten Great Things to Do in East Bay Rhode Island
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4 Corners, But Definitely Not Square
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Tucked away in the southeast corner of Rhode Island you’ll find the Tiverton Four Corners, an historic village turned cultural hub. It’s easy to spend an entire day here strolling around the quaint streets and enjoying some great antique shopping, fine art, 18th century buildings, and tasty little indulgences. Check out the gorgeous ceramic tile and tableware at Roseberry-Winn Pottery for instance, wander through the sculpture park at the Four Corners Arts Center, or hunt for treasure at Peter’s Attic Antiques. Artisanal cheeses and specialty foods can be found at Milk & Honey Bazaar, and Provender can provide hungry shoppers with yummy baked goods and gourmet food to go.
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Birds, Whales, Tides
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For a close look at Rhode Island’s natural environment, one of the top resources is the Audubon Environmental Education Center in Bristol. This natural history museum and aquarium allows visitors to look inside a life-size model of a Right Whale, observe marine life in a tide-pool tank, and explore a cornfield at night. Walking trails lead from the center across the McIntosh Wildlife Refuge along a quarter-mile boardwalk. Phone 401-949-5454.
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By Foot or by Bike -- Just Keep Rolling
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Smooth, flat, bicycling riding through salt-tinged air with bay views. The East Bay Bike path from Providence to Bristol is a 14.5-mile ribbon of asphalt along Narragansett Bay that provides safe, unobstructed cycling. Path travels by coves and marshes, over bridges, and through state parks. Access from Colt State Park, Haines Memorial State Park, or Veteran's Memorial Parkway (exit 4 off 195 east).
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Green, Blue, and Frosty All Over
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The entire western border of Colt State Park in Bristol is an open panorama onto Narragansett Bay. The park offers four miles of walking, jogging, and cross-country skiing trails trails passing along the Bay and through 464 acres of trees, bushes, and open vistas. For a moment of peace, stop in the park’s Chapel-By-the-Sea.
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Theater With Attitude
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The 2nd Story Theatre on Market Street in Warren has been garnering respectful reviews with its productions of American and British classics and its Short Attention Span Theatre series. “If there is more gripping, dead-on theatre to be found on a local stage right now, I'd like to know about it," one reviewer has written of this small, inspired company. Onstage in 2010 are "Comic Potential," "The Voysey Inheritance," and "The Underpants." Phone: 401-247-4200
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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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