Everything was post-bloom, and to be honest, I expected that, so no big deal. It's a lot more…read morewooded than I thought; there are some areas that break off, but it's hard to tell if they're officially part of the Gardens or just normal wood stuff. I went down a few of them; some led to things, others just led to an empty opening or dead end, maybe because it's post-bloom? Small parking lot, only about 6-8 spaces, and there wasn't any staff visible, so you couldn't really ask any questions. Muddy when I was there, so bring appropriate shoes. Now all that said its, free (donations accepted). So I'm not going to complain about something that was free that I did get some satisfaction out of, even if I wasn't fully satisfied.

Very pretty place to wander around!! Azalea's can be tricky since they are at peak bloom for such a…read moreshort period of time. We came Memorial Day weekend and we hit it just right. They did mention the heat wave we had affected the blooms. The map is super helpful and overall just loved walking through this gem.

I had never heard of this museum, but I got a tour as part of training for the visitor center…read more I am so glad I went. The house is an immaculate Victorian piece with over 25 rooms and about 3 stories. Wayne, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and he said that many times, people with specific interests come to the museum to learn more about certain pieces (people come to learn about clocks, rugs, paintings, wood furniture, Asian pieces, bathrooms, etc). The museum has been used in several TV shows like The Gilded Age and Treasures Inside The Museum. General entrance is $12 per adult and the best thing is to call them to schedule a tour. Well worth it.

Stunning architecture, furniture, and history behind this high design Victorian house. Our tour…read moreguide was a family member and so wonderfully passionate and fun! Enjoyed the tour and recommend anyone to visit!!

Both aesthetically appealing, with its beautfiul landscaping, and educationally fulfilling as it…read morefocuses on the indigenous species of Rhode Islands butterflies and moths, you will love being immersed in a greenhouse of soft fluttering wings of such beauties as the Monarch, Painted Lady and Black Swallowtail Butterlfies of New England. you will be amzed by the incredible leaf eating machines of the giant Saturnid Moth caterpillars of Rhode Island. A great place to spend the morning with the kids or late afternoon as you watch the butterflies land on nectaring flowers to feed. The Farmers Daughter Garden Center, which is home to the Garden of Wings, is beautiful in its own right. Bring a picnic lunch and hang out in the Art Garden that borders the Butterfly Pavilion.

I find the life of Doris Day to be pretty fascinating. This mansion is not part of the historical…read moremansions of Newport; it is operated and ticketed exclusively. While opulent, it was also lived-in and seemed the most storied of all of the other mansions. Doris lived a privileged and extravagant life. She was quirky and whimsical. Yet there was always a shadow of sadness looming over her, after the loss of her infant. She was a murderer and a victim. She was a privileged (and perhaps spoiled) woman and a philanthropist. She was a sinner and a saint. I felt empathy and compassion for her, but also a sentiment of annoyance, maybe? I'm not sure really. Mixed emotions. From the camels as pets to her affiliation with the Hari Krishna movement, Doris was as eccentric as all get-out. The house is stunning. I can't wait to visit Shangri-la when I am in Honolulu again. I am eager to see the Islamic decor there. The decor and fashion on display here is more mid-century modern in some rooms, classic in others, and seemed to be a mix of different styles. I am interested in learning more about this fascinating story of the Duke heiress.

One of the "lesser" known mansions, its a must stop when touring the mansions. Very underrated and…read morenot talked much about but GO!

I found some really great items at this art festival. Parking is slim, but there are so many…read morevendors. I feel like this will be a once every few years kind of festival but definitely worth checking out at least once. Tons of different vendors of all different varieties. Some great antiques as well.

Scituate Art Festival - definitely something to experience at least once if you live nearby. Our…read morefamily owned business is right down the street so we often turn our lot into temporary parking for the art festival. So I know this art festival inside and out. The vendors have been primarily the SAME for the last 10 years. Although last year they had an amazing sterling silver booth with custom engraving & I ordered my sons name on a pendant with his footprints and his birthday. I think I paid $60 total! It came out beautiful & held up great as well. There is also a lot of yard sales along the way and people selling their homemade goods as well. They also have a lot of junk tbh- so beware. Theirs usually an abundance of jewelry & clothes and a lot of ART. Knickknacks, woodworking, homemade soaps. They always have some pretty cool kids toys that are homemade and theirs a vendor who comes from NH & has speciality toys customized made out of wood. Lots of houseware. The food is decent but if you're looking for GREAT food I'd make my way up to Federal Hill for their Columbus Day Festival! They have candy apples that are amazing! They also have gourmet apples as well and Great kettle corn popcorn. There's definitely a lot of good things here! I would say it's worth going to if you've never been but I used to go every year and I don't really do that anymore because it's pretty redundant- especially the merchandise!

This spot is stunning. They hosted our book club here which is super adorable. The space was…read moregorgoues and j was so thankful to get to experience it in a unique way.

Definitely do not miss this if you are interested in old homes or the history of New Bedford…read more At $8 or less per person this also made for a very affordable afternoon activity. The docent that day, Louise gave us a lovely tour of the downstairs and we got to tour the upstairs by ourselves with some very thorough pamphlets. The mansion is very well preserved. It was a rich person's home and they valued it! There were rounded walls, insane built ins, an elevator, some wonderful art. The information presented by the museum is very thoughtful and informative. It is all done very well. My favorite thing though was the bathrooms. I loved them. I find myself daydreaming. About showering in the black and white bathroom. Which is not an experience that is available to anyone... But I wish it were There is also a gorgeous rose garden on the property. Very enjoyable. We were there for about two hours but I could have stayed a bit longer. You might have to park a short distance and walk to the house but it is all worth it

Bucolic farmland and walking trails, the site is graced by some beautiful buildings which also…read morehouse the South Kingstown Land Trust offices as well as spaces for meetings and gatherings. During our visit, we were attracted to one of the buildings where a delightful choral group was singing "Sacred Harp" (aka "shape notes") style. After listening to a few songs, we progressed to the trail itself, which borders along a working farm. If you're a birder, you'll like this place as many bird-watchers gather here; if you're like us and just like to stroll a classic New England farm with stone walls, noble trees, and cultivated fields, this is a beautiful place to enjoy the views and the crisp autumn air. An easy walk and very peaceful.

Heard a lot of really good things about this place and this was my first year in Rhode Island and…read morewanted to do the whole Christmas thing and cut our own tree. Very slim pickings on the farm. A lot of the trees were small, had large bare spot and just didn't have what you want for an $80 price tag. The process is easy and would be alot of fun if there were a lot of trees to choose from. Was really disappointed after settling for what we could find and getting it cut that all the best looking trees were precut and located where you go to pay for your cut tree. The amount of money paid makes me feel like I won't be doing this again. Trees at Lowe's looked better and were $35 cheaper. Wish it would have been worth it, Merry Christmas.

It doesn't get any…read morefresher than this This is a very cool place that unfortunately very few people will bother to visit. That's because it's on Prudence Island, another very cool place that few people bother to visit. Rossi Farm is located on Neck Farm Road, a dirt road that basically goes nowhere. Just up to the north part of the island and then stops. It's actually a great bike ride that has great views of the bay from all directions. Even in the summer you pretty much have the whole place to yourself. The farm has cows, chickens and goats and stinks like hell in the hot weather. Not really bad but like a farm is suppose to smell in hot weather I suppose. The farm has a stand on the west side of the road and every time we have been there nobody was around. Plenty of farm creatures checking us out but no people. The stand has different things according to the time of year and supply. Great corn, eggplant, squash, tomatoes and cukes are usually found and occasionally muffins and home made bread. A great treat to enjoy when on the island. Unfortunately no water or liquid so you better bring your own. The stand is strictly self serve and has a little box to place the money. The people living on the island take advantage of the fresh veggies and bread but few visitors know about it. So the next time or probably first time you visit Prudence Island, make sure you look for Rossi's Farm if you want some fresh produce. Just watch out for the cow and goat poop and the chickens trying to peck you on the legs and you will discover a very cool farm on a very cool and uncrowded island.