Travel Directions & Area Attractions

Historic Wickford Village - Established in 1709, Wickford Village provides picturesque waterfront streets lined with one-of-a-kind shops featuring jewelry, housewares, clothing and more. You’ll also find galleries, antique shops, cafes and restaurants nestled amongst beautifully maintained churches, colonial homes and gardens. Have a boat? Tie up to the town dock while you explore our village. Whether it’s stress free holiday shopping or watching the boats go by on the harbor, Wickford offers something for the whole family in every season. Even your dog will enjoy a refreshing drink of water outside the many shops and restaurants in our pet friendly village.

Block Island - Block Island, nestled in the Atlantic 12 miles from coastal Rhode Island, offers the vacationer what does not seem possible anymore - simple relaxation in a startling beautiful place. The Island is famous for its miles of free public beaches, sparkling clear waters, dramatic bluffs, preserved open spaces, and fun-filled activities for visitors of all ages. Block Island has long been a haven for residents and visitors who have found here a quality of life that recalls the pleasures of a life that is simpler, slower, and somehow, more carefree. It's no wonder that the Nature Conservancy has designated Block Island “One of the 12 last great places in the Western Hemisphere.”

Newport - Through the years Newport has made a name for itself in a variety of manners, first as a colony founded on religious freedom, later as the summer playground for the American socialite families with names like Astor and Vanderbilt, as a key location for the United States Navy, and then as the yachting capital of the world. Today, the stories of Newport can be enjoyed on tours through opulent ocean-side mansions, interesting museums, and historic sites such as coastal forts, lighthouses, and worship buildings. For a closer look at the city-by-the-sea, visitors can choose from a variety of walking tours, boat tours, and self-guided tours.

Mystic Aquarium - The Mystic Aquarium & Institure for Exploration is an aquarium and oceanography institute in Mystic, CT. The aquarium is one of four U.S. facilities holding Steller sea lions and it has one of the largest outdoor Beluga Whale exhibits in the United States. Special exhibits include a ray and shark touch pool, a penguin exhibit, and a jelly gallery. The Institute for Exploration features maps, diagrams, and models from Dr. Robert Ballard’s explorations and the ship E/V Nautilus. Through technology, audience members are linked to crew members on the ship at sea and can ask them questions directly.

Mystic Seaport - Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea, in Mystic, CT is notable for its collection of sailing ships and boats, and for the re-creation of the crafts and fabric of an entire 19th-century seafaring village. It consists of more than 60 original historic buildings, most of them rare commercial structures moved to the 37 acre site and meticulously restored.

Boston - There is so much to do in Boston, MA, home of the Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins. Take a walk on the Freedom Trail and visit Fanuel Hall. Visit one of Boston’s famous museums like the Museum of Science or the New England Aquarium. Attend a concert in the Theater District and dine at any of Boston’s fine restaurants featuring both local seafood and culinary styles from around the world.

Plymouth - Plymouth, MA is known as “America’s Hometown”. It is where the first Thanksgiving feast happened, and served as capital of Plymouth County from its founding in 1620 until the colony merged with the Massachusetts Bay colony in 1691. As one of the country’s first settlements, Plymouth is well known for its historical value, particularly in respect to the Pilgrims and Plymouth Rock. The town is home to numerous historical events throughout the year, and is a popular tourist location during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Cape Cod - Cape Cod is a popular destination for beachgoers, with upwards of sixty easily accessible public beaches. The Cape Cod National Seashore has 40 miles of sandy beaches. The Cape also features biking, boating, fishing, golfing, kayaking, and unique shopping opportunities. Several whale watching fleets patrol the Cape. Cape Cod is home to sixteen lighthouses, built to warn ships of the dangerous stretch of coast which has been referred to as an “ocean graveyard”.