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We are a family of 5. We love to travel and to see new things. We look for a educational experience in everything we do and my we do a lot. Our kids are so used to being on the go that they have tremendous stamina. We try to plan 2 large trips every year and supplement them with weekend get-aways, staycations and a day jaunt now and again. Our kids are always wondering what the next spot will be.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, energetic
We Just Got Back From
White Mountains New Hamsphire
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Rhode Island beaches
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Africa
Favorite Vacation Memory
Watching the kids lug their car seats through the airport on their first plane ride.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Two of my kids got lost at a campground in Yellowstone. My 9 year old son took his 6 year old sister on a walk to the restroom 4 sites down and couldn't find their way back. We ended up reporting them missing at the camp check in and then the search began. I was afraid of them being abducted, but also of the Grizzlies which were out in full force that summer due to the late melt. It was the worst 45 minutes of our lives. A fellow camper overheard my husband relay the story to the camp personnel and she recognized them as she returned to her site 7 loops away from ours. The ranger was called and returned them safely to us. The employees were great and it was a happy ending to a potential disaster.
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A Perfect One Week Family Beach Vacation in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is known as the Ocean State for good reason. There is a ton of shoreline here just waiting for your family to have some sun and fun. Rent a place or get a room in South County or Narragansett and try out some of the places on this list for a great weeks vacation.As the state is small everything is a quick hop and skip away!!!
870 Ocean Road, Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882
Narragansett, Rhode Island
Comment:
This is a great family beach right in Narragansett. You might be lucky enough to find a cottage within walking distance of this beach. There are several pavilions, many lifeguards in season, outdoor showers, restrooms, a snack shack, and endless amounts of fine white sand with minimal waves. Everyone enjoys their time here.
950 Succotash Road
Kingston, Rhode Island
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A snack shack was being rebuilt here last year.There are also outdoor showers, restrooms and a beach with some pretty serious waves when the timing is right. Arrive early to get your parking spot and go body surfing.
Sanctuary Road (Route 1)
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Comment:
This park has many campsites and play areas for kid including a naturalists visitors center called Kettle Pond. There are also hiking trails, a large lake with boat ramps and sometimes ranger activities. If you camp here understand this is a large, although highly wooded area. There are plenty of bugs and PLENTY of other campers.
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island
Comment:
This is a nicely kept smaller zoo with plenty of exhibits packed into the area. It is very kid friendly and there is usually a special exhibit like dinosaurs or bugs going on.
reviewed on: August 21 2009
"informative docents"
We have been several times to the RWPZ. The kids like the elephants, giraffes and the snow leopards. We are looking forward to the return of the polar bears. On our last visit there were several very informative docents that really caught the attention of our 7 years olds. There is also a great marsh walk where you can see turtles, fish adn frog in the "wild". The kids always enjoy this part. They also often have special exhibits.
1 Providence Place
Providence, Rhode Island
Comment:
The Providence Waterfire is a display that happens at night on the three rivers of the capital of RI, Providence. There is a great nightlife and may restaurants here as well as a shopping mall should you tire of your beach experience.Check the schedule for times.
921 Boston Neck Rd
Narragansett, Rhode Island
Comment:
The kids would eat ice cream here every night. We sometimes have it for dinner on a late beach day. The Butter Brickely is my favorite. It is all homemade and the portions are very large.
reviewed on: January 07 2011
"Ice Cream Treats"
We LOVE Brickleys. Getting ice cream at Brickleys happens almost daily for us when we travel to Rhode Island in the summer. There is a satellite location at 322 main St in Wakefield, RI which is closest to us, but all of the treats are made in Narragansett and shipped daily 15 miles down the road. The line often goes out the door filled with the 'apres-beach' crowd. You can smell the wafting aroma of fresh made waffles as you approach the storefront. Also, even though the lines are long, these expert ice cream packers keep it moving professionally. Our favorites include Butter Brickely , Pumpkin and Cotton Candy. The cones are very large, so everyone watching their calories should order kiddie size (not always evident on the menu). But if you are not eating it every day, splurge on the big one. You will LOVE it. Voted best ice cream in Rhode Island in Yankee Magazine.
250 Sand Hill Cove Road, Port of Galilee, Rhode Island 02882
Narragansett, Rhode Island
Comment:
Georges is a classic seafood restuarant on the inlet at Gaililiee in Narragansett. There are seafood staples like lobster and chowder. many familiies like to get there takeout here and watch the fishing boats come in the breachway. A relaxing evening.You can eat in or takeout. There are sometimes bands playing.
90 Fort Adams Drive - Fort Adams State Park RI
Newport, Rhode Island
Comment:
An historic fort near Newport. Spend some time learning about the history of the fort and wandering the grounds.
424 Bellevue Ave
Newport, Rhode Island
Comment:
In Newport visit the mansions of the rich and famous during the gilded age on a rainy day or when you have had your fill of sand.
reviewed on: March 12 2012
"Magnificent Homes and History"
We recently visited the Elms an historic mansion in Newport RI. This is one of several mansions from Newport’s gilded age including The Breakers and the Marble House among others.These magnificent summer cottages were built in the days of steel and railroad tycoons and in the days of no income taxes. Families such as the Vanderbilts and Berwinds spent their money on these fabulous homes that they used only in the summer months every year.
The Elms was fantastic. The mansion was built in the early 1900’s for Mr. Edward Berwind, a coal tycoon. It was a good lesson in history and economics for the kids to see how the wealthy people from another era lived. The rooms were marvelously decorated by French designers and then restored for the public in the 1960’s and 1970’s by the Newport Preservation Society which saved and now owns these historic homes and is constantly restoring them. Draperies, wall-covering s, magnificent works of art, household items and furniture are intact and visible while you walk through the home and learn about the function and history of the rooms on a self-guided audio tour. Other mansions offer docent guided tours and only the Breakers is open year round. The others are open during special times and on weekends before summer’s arrival.
Children are welcome to visit the mansions, but strollers and carriages are not. Obviously nothing can be touched so it is important that you consider the age and maturity of your child when you visit. Our youngest is 7 and she did not have a problem understanding and abiding by the rules as she was very interested in learning about another way of life. I imagine this would not apply to all kids. She was eager to hear about how the kids played and stayed in the house and the way of life during the gilded age. We were all interested in the maintaining of such a grand house and property. We also viewed the kitchen in the bellows of the home to learn about cooking for such a large staff and the many guests at the house.
We would have liked to have toured another mansion but ran out of time. I think the mansions are best appreciated in small doses for most kids (and adults) so a multi-mansion tour might be too much. We would like to head back and visit a different one so we could remember and compare to this one.
Admission into the mansions is most economical when visiting more than one. The 5 property package is $31.50 for adults and $10 for kids aged 6-17. One property tour cost $5.50 for kids and $14.50 for adults.
Disclosure: I was provided complimentary admission to the Elms for myself and family as part of a VIP tour of Newport. I was not asked to provide any specific review, nor did this influence my opinion.
304 Great Island Rd
Narragansett, Rhode Island
Comment:
Take the Block Island Ferry out of Narragansett to spend the day in the unspoiled land of Block island. Rent a bike or a moped an tour the area. Bring your suit and a towel for your explorations.
reviewed on: September 27 2012
"Head over to Block Island"
The Block Island Ferry in Rhode Island provides service to Block Island on either traditonal (1 hour)or high speed ferries (30minutes) from Galilee.The ferry is easily accessed from the parking areas which surround the port in Galilee. They typically charge between 5 and 10 dollars for all day parking if you plan to spend the day on the island. There is no free parking. Same day round trip tickets for adults are $25 and kids 5-11 $15.
It is important to book your reservation on the ferry early for summer travel as the boats fill up quickly although there are usually some walk on spots available. The ferry can also accomodate bikes and vehicles so be sure to check the website if that is your wish.
I have to say that the traditional ferry to Block island was one of the first ferry rides on the ocean that I experienced more than 20 years ago. It did not make me a fan of ferry services. For some reason this ferry ride is one I look forward to the least as I typically get seasick on this boat. I am not sure if it is a learned response a la Pavlov's dog, or if this area of the ocean is particlualry rough, but I always end up sick. I suggest anyone with a propensity of seasickness be sure to take your meds!
All that unpleasantness aside , I am not deterred from visiting Block Island. It is an unpoiled island with few people and few cars. There are restaurants and inns along the beaches and historical sites awating your discovery. It is a special adventure for kids who are old enough for hiking or biking.
There is no confusion as to where to go when boarding the ferry at either Galiliee or Block Island. There are plenty of seats available and snacks can be purchased at the concession stand. The seats on the ferry are not the comfy upholstered type we have expereinced on other ferries, but they are spacious and there are booth tables to sit at to enoy your snack or sit scross from your familiy members to plan your day.
Inexplicably there are adults that let their children roam freely on the boat. Please be sure to watch your children carefully to avoid accidents.
Disclosure: My family and I were provided complimentary tickets for the ferry so we could explore Block Island. I was not required to express any particular opinion and all views are my own.
257 Atlantic Avenue
Westerly, Rhode Island
Comment:
Misquamicut is in farther away Westerly and is a busier beach, however some families enjoy that. Here there is private as well as state parking along with plenty of food in strip like atmosphere with an arcade, watersildes, amusement rides and play scape.
112 Point Judith Road
Narragansett, Rhode Island
Comment:
Adventureland is a great apres-beach attraction with mini-golf, batting cages, bumper boats, go-karts,carousel and arcade.
Beavertail Road
Jamestown, Rhode Island
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Beavertail boasts a lighthouse to explore, a small aquarium, rocks to climb, seashells to find, kites to fly, picnic areas and big boats to watch. There is no swimming allowed here.
reviewed on: August 21 2009
"lighthouse museum"
We love to spend the day at Beavertail. There is always a scuba diver on hand to capture the kids attention. You can pack a lunch, watch the boats,go exploring by the rocks or visit the lighthouse museum with live species and informative displays There is usually a park ranger on hand to answer questions and the place is very kid friendly. Additionaly on Jamestown is Fort Wetherill. It also has its share of scuba divers and because it is more sheltered more places for kids to swim. In the center of jamestown to the left of the pier is a short stretch of narrow beach with a large amount of sea glass. It is great for beach combing.
1 Beach Street
Narragansett, Rhode Island
Comment:
Stay here right across the street from the beach and use your car to explore other areas.
20 Hotel Dr
Wakefield, Rhode Island
Comment:
A bit farther from the beach, but still a nice respite from your daily close to drive to activities.
