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Places to Stay:
Nylo 400 Knight Street Warwick, RI 02886 |
This is a newly built hotel with contemporary loft-style rooms. There is a wide array of accomodation options starting at about 90 dollars per night. |  |
Places to Eat:
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Things to do nearby:
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Ave Providence, RI 02907 (401)785-3510 |
An impressively sized zoo given the size of my tiny state. A stop by the elephants and the giraffes is an absolute must. Hours 9AM-6PM Admission $12/adult $6/child
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Newport
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Downtown Newport is a beautiful place to walk around and see the sights. While there are plenty of attractions in Newport to part your wallet from its contents, a visit to see the city itself will only you cost you a bridge toll and parking. |  |
Newport Mansions
The Breakers, Rosecliff, The Elms, Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer, Kingscote, Isaac Bell House, Hunter House, Chepstow, and The Green Animals
Tickets range from $11-$31 for adults and $4-$10 for children depending how many and which of the mansions you want to visit. |
A collection of restored gilded-age “summer cottages” of the rich and famous with closets larger than the apratment Paul and I will be renting. Definitely worth the day trip down to Newport if you have time. Open for tours. My favorite part is the children’s playhouse at the Breakers, which includes a fully functional kitchen.
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Theater by the Sea 364 Cards Pond Rd Matunuck, RI 02879 Tickets are $39-$49 |
Rhode Island’s own professional summer stock theatre. After a four year hiatus it reopened in 2008 under a new production company. Last year it celebrated its 75th anniversary season (and coincidentally I was on staff there). Also check out the Bistro by the Sea, a restaurant on property, good food and a full service bar. My Way, a musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra will be showing May 29-June 14. |
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Pawtucket Red Sox
(401) 724-7300
General Admission $6/adult $4/child. |
AAA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Grab a couple of hot dogs and some French fries and enjoy the game. I also recommend ordering up some ice cream, which they serve in little plastic helmets. Home games will played from June 2nd - June 9th. Friday June 5th is Bat Night, Full size wooden bats will be distributed to the first 4,000 fans 14 and under. |
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Narragansett Town Beach
Admission onto the beach is $5/person; children under the age of 12 are free. Parking $8 Mon-Fri, $10 on weekends. On street parking is also available. |
This is my favorite beach. A half-mile of warm sand and plenty of people watching. Restrooms and concession are available.
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Scarborough State Beach
870-890 Ocean Rd Narragansett, RI 02882 |
Another Rhode Island Beach. Non-residents $12/car Mon-Fri, $14/car weekends |  |
Newport Storm Brewery
Units 3 and 4, Middletown Tradesman Center 307 Oliphant Lane, Middletown RI 02842 |
RI owned and operated microbrewery and a McCabe household favorite. Tours every Friday at 6PM, a great bonding moment for my Dad and Paul. Personally, I recommend leaving early because it can be a bit tricky to find, and the tours groups is limited. Directions are available on their website. 21+ only. The tours are free, last about an hour, and include tastings (i.e. free beer). Maelstrom IPA receives two thumbs up from My Dad and Paul. While you’re there you can also purchase a growler to take home! |  |
Newport Vineyards
909 East Main Rd. Middletown RI 02842 (401) 848-5161 |
A local Rhode Island Vineyard and Winery. Wine tastings and tours are offered daily at 1 PM and 3 PM. 9$ for 5 wines, and you keep the glass. Wine can also be purchased on site for about ten to thirty dollars per bottle. |  |
Sakonnett Vineyards
162 West Main Rd. Little Compton, RI 02837 1-800-91-WINES |
Another local vineyard. Open 10am - 6pm with tours at noon, 2 PM, and 4 PM daily. |  |
