By David Lyon and Patricia Harris Whoever planned the boundaries of Rhode Island must have had the weekend getaway in mind. This very small state (drive 30 miles in any direction and you’re in Massachusetts or Connecticut) is divided by a very large bay, which means more than 100 public beaches along more than 400 […]
Sits on eastern side of Beavertail Point.
a late day photo taken at Fenway Beach in Weekapaug, Rhode Island.
The intricate murals blanketing the walls and ceiling of St. Ann’s Church bring a taste of Renaissance Italy to Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Painted in the 1940s by famed church decorator Guido Nincheri, they brought the Bible to life for parishioners for decades. But as its flock moved on, the building went unused and was eventually […]
Flo’s Clam Shack 4 Wave Ave. Middletown, RI 401-847-8141; quahog.org/cuisine Ocean State tradition has it that the clams are hard to find in clam cakes, but there’s always a tang from the clam juice in the fritterlike batter. The trick is to keep it light and to deep-fry these treats so they come out dry […]
The Commons Lunch 48 Commons Way Little Compton, RI 401-635-4388; quahog.org/cuisine Most Rhode Islanders don’t want their chowder sullied with milk. A base of straight clam-juice broth, plus a few onions and potatoes, maybe some diced salt pork, and plenty of shucked quahogs — that’s chowder. Typical accompaniments are clam cakes or jonnycakes, both in […]
Appleland Orchard 135 Smith Ave. (Rte. 116) Greenville, RI 401-949-3690 Since unpasteurized cider can legally be sold only at the orchard that presses it (a handful in New England still do this), it’s a 40-year-old tradition to trek to Appleland in the fall. The cider is an unbeatable blend of Macs, Empires, and Delicious apples, […]
NEWPORT BRIDGE FROM JAMESTOWN,RI.
GALWAY COWS IN THE FOREGROUND
Slater Mill is a national landmark in the Blackstone River Valley
Providence is a great walking city — up and down the hills, along the river, and within a four-acre park in the center of town. For a wonderful meal, be sure to check our great dining recommendations. When you just can’t eat another bite, you’ll find plenty of historic sites, homes, world-class shopping venues, and […]
After your outstanding dinner, spend those calories on great Providence walks and places to visit along the way. Providence has always had great food — the city teems with citizens hailing from Italy, Portugal, France, and all parts of Asia, and it’s home to one of the nation’s top culinary schools. Discovering a bounty of […]
