Wickford, Rhode Island was settled in 1637. With Rhode Island being one of the original 13 Colonies, its history can be seen almost anywhere you look. A theologian and original colonist by the name of Roger Williams purchased a plot of land and established a trading post. He also negotiated peaceful a coexistences with...
Rhode Island & Southeastern Massachusetts Beaches
Rhode Island & Southeastern Massachusetts Beaches have similar qualities but possess their own characteristics and features. You will see this in the following locations. My name is Anthony and I am a travel writer, photographer and practicing videographer. I will be highlighting 5 separate beaches in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts areas. My first...
Rocky Point Park
Warwick, Rhode Island is home to Rocky Point Park, which was established in the late 1840s. Unfortunately it closed in 1995 and a year later the once thriving amusement park filed bankruptcy. However its memories live on. The park offered a variety of rides that were eventually redesigned for today’s theme parks. The ‘Archway’ that...
Providence, RI
The downtown Providence, RI Omni Hotel will be our base camp for the next couple of days. The upscale hotel offered a great central location with all the amenities needed. I would highly recommend the Omni when visiting the area. We spent our first day getting familiar with the area. We then enjoyed a nice evening out while planning...
A day in Newport, RI – Part 2
After touring some of the beautiful coastline that surrounds the island, we headed inland to explore the picturesque streets that tell a lot about Newport’s history. If you’re not being guided around this nostalgic community by a lifetime resident, then you might want to consider taking a trolley to see the sites. The driver will provide a brief,...
A Day in Newport, Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union and the eighth least populated. But on the other side of the statistics, it is the second most densely populated given its small geographical area. Rhode Island has more than its fare share of early American history. It is one of the original Thirteen Colonies and has a long...