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There's so much to do right here in Portsmouth within a 15 minute drive for days you don't feel like fighting traffic or crowds. Bristol and Tiverton are also 10 minutes away so check them out in our Guide to Nearby Towns. Be sure to check out our guide to neighborhood restaurants if you don't even feel like getting in the car.

A trip to RI would not be complete without trying at least one Italian restaurant on Federal Hill. There are countless excellent restaurants as Providence is home to Johnson & Wales, a renowned culinary arts school. You can't go wrong with any of the restaurants, but our favorites on Federal Hill are Camille's and Massimo. Off the hill, a favorite is Los Andes for Latin American food. And we highly recommend Pastiche for dessert where everything is sinfully delicious but our

Jamestown is an island just a 5 minute scenic ride from Newport over the Newport Bridge. But a more fun way to get to Jamestown is by taking the Jamestown-Newport Ferry from one of 3 spots in Newport. You can hop on and off the ferry to explore various attractions including the Rose Island Lighthouse. Jamestown has some great shops and restaurants along with some beautiful parks. Walk across the street to East Ferry Deli or up Narragansett to Slice of Heaven for lunch or coffee

Tiverton is a 5 minute drive from the house. Little Compton borders Tiverton to the south. You can see the shores of Little Compton and Tiverton from the house on the east side of the Sakonnet River (to your left when looking at the water). One of our favorite drives is along Main Road in Tiverton. We usually start off with coffee at Coastal Roasters (5 minute drive from the house) where we may take a few minutes to relax in the Adirondack chairs and enjoy the waterfront view

Newport is a 20 minute drive from our Rhode Island Waterfront property. Our favorite things to do include sunset sails on the Adirondack II; visiting Sachuest to walk the trail and visit the beach; walking the Cliffwalk, visiting the mansions; enjoying the jazz and folk festivals at Fort Adams; visiting Newport Vineyards on Sunday afternoons to enjoy the live music and outdoor lawn games; enjoying drinks on the Adirondack chairs at Castle Hill overlooking the ocean; shopping

Bristol is just a 10 minute beautiful drive from our Rhode Island Waterfront vacation property. We love Colt State Park for walking, biking, or just enjoying a sunset. We also recommend Blithewold Mansion and Gardens. There are often events with live music but it's always worth going to see their beautiful gardens. You can also take the ferry to Prudence Island for just $9 round trip. There are also many great restaurants and shops, particularly on Hope Street. There are lots

Warren is another quaint seaside town next to Bristol, about 20 minutes from the house. There are great shops and restaurants. One of our favorite waterfront restaurants is Trafford and we also love the food at Eli's Kitchen.

The wineries often have live entertainment certain days/evenings.

There are many beautiful beaches in the area. Here are some of our favorites within a 25 minute drive:

Our area has many parks and hiking trails. Here are a few but there are many more.

Newport is just 20 minutes away and this gives a great overview of the multitude of things to see and do in the area.

Newport, with its beautiful beaches, shops, mansions, restaurants, and more is only 20 minutes from our Rhode Island Waterfront beach house.

Our small state is chock full of beauty and fun activities yet small enough that nothing is further than an hour's drive!

See below for a guide to the various regions of our little Ocean State.

Localz is a great neighborhood restaurant just a short walk away from the house. They have delicious 3 course specials for $17 on Wednesday nights! They have great, fresh seafood. We sometimes just sit out on the scenic patio on weekend afternoons for cocktails and appetizers. They also have excellent curb side takeout service.

Thrive is a quaint, bright coffee shop with a sprawling lawn right on the Cove. We enjoy sitting in the Adirondack chairs in back enjoying the view of the cove with a cup of coffee (favorite is the snickers latte) and/or a homemade pastry or sandwich. Sometimes they have evening events like concerts or fireworks where you can enjoy gorgeous sunsets.

15 Point Road Restaurant

Tremblay's is just a 4 minute walk from the house across Park Avenue. Great pub food at reasonable prices including award winning wings and $16 prime rib on Fridays & Saturdays. Good place to watch a game, play pool, darts, shuffleboard, or catch a local band.

Graziano's is a 3 minute walk west of the house. They are awesome for breakfast! We highly recommend the lobster Benedict, home fries, and omelettes. We love eating on the outdoor patio in nice weather.

Schultzy's is where we walk or bike for delicious ice cream (right next to Flo's). You can also get burgers, clam cakes, and other snack or lunch choices. Lots of picnic tables and they have outdoor movie nights.

Flo's is a 10 minute walk (about 1/2 mile west of the house) across from Island Park Beach. It has the best fried clams and clamcakes we've ever had! They also have great lobster rolls. You can either eat them there at the picnic tables or we prefer to take them home and eat them on our own deck at the house.