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jec

Jun 2, 12 13:14

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my wife and i are going there to see some family and we are going to take a day to do something alone.any good ideas specific to the area? we thought about marths's vinyard but my wife says its 1 1/2 ride one way by ferry so forget that.last time we where there we went to newport ate lunch,looked at the giant houses and walked around at a few beaches.we are looking to do something new to do.if we cant think of anything else we will just go to block island.thanks


vtlars

Jun 2, 12 13:49

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go to Block Island. You'll have a nice time there.


vtlars

Jun 2, 12 13:54

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you can also go to Battleship Cove in Fall River ,Mass. Its about 15 miles east of Providence on I-195 .Theres a couple retired battleships to tour and a lot of restaurants.


jec

Jun 2, 12 14:40

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thanks.i was looking at the block island web site.looks like a lot of fun i think we will go there.


greensneakers

Jun 3, 12 10:15

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Check if they are having "waterfire" while you are there - if so, go and eat from the vendors. Go to a nicer Italian dinner on Federal Hill. Window shop /people watch on Thayer street. If you go to block island, bring your bike - mountain or hybred over road.


Mad Jee

Jun 3, 12 13:33

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Block Island is one of my favorite places on the planet, absolutely great spot.

Got married in Newport, also a great town and never get tired of visiting there.

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DawnT

Jun 3, 12 15:27

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I know MA better than RI, but the Providence Zoo isn't too bad. Had a nice day there several years ago. Southern MA has some good beaches if you want a nice beach day - Horseneck Beach is one of my favorites, but I haven't been there in 20 years. Lots of good state parks in MA too with mountain biking options (Miles Standish is one, but that might be a bit far away for you). You're close to Cape Cod too - lots of options there.