I've been to dozens of lighthouses and Nobska Point rivals them all for its own appearance, that…read moreit's free and that there's such a tremendous view from here. The lighthouse protects ships in Vineyard Sound, the tidal strait that separates the southwestern coast of Cape Cod from the northern shores of Martha's Vineyard. From here, you can watch the many ferries making their way from Woods Hole to the islands. The light station was established in 1828, with the tower protruding above the keeper's house, and was replaced in 1876 by the current 42 foot tall iron tower. The light station includes four buildings: the tower, the keeper's house, a radio beacon house, and a small oil house. The keeper's house is open for tours. I do not believe that the lighthouse is open, but you can still walk the grounds and enjoy. [Round number review 1100 of 2025 - 1247 in Massachusetts - 24654 overall]

Just beautiful! I absolutely loved Cape Cod and the beautiful breathtaking views. The lighthouse…read moreisn't open for going inside, at least the day we went. But we were able to walk around the grounds and go across the street to get great pictures of the water and landscaping.

It certain is a great sight, and I am still going with 5 stars, but it didn't live up to the hype…read morefor me, at least. Yeah, it's a great view, but I don't think it was worth the trip and stop just to see this for the tour group. I've seen comparable views in other spots. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying don't go, but it's just not all its made out to be.

Bottom Line: Beautiful views of the Gay Head Lighthouse, Aquinnah Cliffs, Vineyard Sound and…read moreAtlantic Ocean. I've seen plenty of views of oceans, scenic cliffs and lighthouses but there is just something so peaceful and captivating about the sights from the Aquinnah Cliffs Overlook. Even on a windy and chilly May day I wanted to linger longer on the overlook and adjoining boardwalks. The views were mesmerizing. On the way to the overlook we passed by a few shops and eateries but it's definitely the views that are the main attraction. The Gay Head Lighthouse is nearby too. In May we were easily able to get a parking spot in the adjacent lot but I am not sure what this beautiful spot would be like during the busy summer season.

You don't have to drive out-of-your-way for this spot but if you're in the area, this is worth a…read morebrief stop. You get a nice view of Scargo Lake and further down, Cape Cod Bay. The day I went, it was a little overcast, so seeing beyond the lake was a little harder but I got to see the bay. The stairway and the facilities seem to be in good order and the structure seemed pretty safe.

Shocking l beautiful vista from top! Worth it! So pretty!…read moreEven the drive from centerville was so beautiful! We stopped by at Yarmouth first to take in the beauty of a 120 year old English weeping birch tree and hard time locating it because it's not on yelp! we heard about it from locals! So check that out too! It's located at the backyard of captain Bangs Hallet's house which has a metal statue of a sailboat in the front in Yarmouth! Love our road trips.

Don't be fooled by the name, the Box Office isn't an office where tickets are sold. Even better!…read moreIt's an architectural and design wonder - an office building comprised of 32 colorful, recycled shipping containers on the former Harris Lumber site (formerly abandoned). So why review it? It's a breathing, functional, permanent art exhibit. An architectural and design wonder. A cutting edge example of urban revitalization and green design. And it's right here in Providence, RI. In addition to using recycled steel from the shipping containers, the design incorporates energy recovery ventilation, storm runoff reduction, and light fixtures sensing daylight - encouraging 25% less energy than most office buildings. Current tenants include social enterprises like Maternova, nonprofits like Social Venture Partners RI and the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, design firms like Morris Beach Design and Kelly Taylor Interior Design, and a handful of other local businesses, including the 3 collaborators who made this architectural experiment possible: distill studio, Stack Design Build, and truth box inc. Stop by, climb the stairs, appreciate the intentional graffiti, take some photos, and dream.

Basing this review off the aesthetics from the outside. It definitely looks interesting and…read moreinspires recycling and innovative eco-friendly alternatives.

The oldest of…read morethe old King Philip's War was a nasty affair with atrocities and lots of horrible things occurring on both the Native American and English sides. Towns were burned and people murdered. No quarter was asked and none was given. One particularly brutal incident was called Nine Men's Misery. It started on March 20, 1676, when Capt Piece of the colonists let a group of troops after what was left of the Narragansett Tribe. The troops got a bit too over confident and walked right into an ambush and were slaughtered by the Narragansetts. Virtually all of the troops were killed but nine managed to survive the battle and were captured, tortured and then killed. Not exactly unexpected considering what the English were doing to the Narragansetts. Most of their villages were burned and the women and children executed . When other English troops found the bodies of the dead captives. they immediately buried the bodies and put up a monument site of rocks over the graves so the memory of the incident would never be forgotten. The pile of rocks have been tended to ever since and is now considered the oldest veterans memorial in the country. It's not exactly an exciting or aesthetically stunning memorial but it an extremely spooky and fascinating place to hike out and actually find. The area has lots of cool hiking trails besides the one leading to the memorial but the bugs are incredibly bad in these woods. Lovely stone walls and beautiful trees, this would probably be a great place for a winter or fall hike. A thoughtful place to reflect and remember what it was like back then during these horrible wars. Right and wrong, good and evil are just words. Pain, death and suffering was the reality.

This place holds a special place in my heart. My father and I used to walk here when I was young.read more

Great place to take a walk and bring the kids. They loved feeding the fish. Nice memories there.read more

I love this place. The place tends to be frequented by the toddler set, but that doesn't stop me…read more In fact, I fit right in. They breed 4 species of trout here. And the fish are of varying sizes in the different tanks. The tanks closest to the visitor parking lot hold the largest fish - saw lots of 18"+ fish (those are the big rainbow trout in my video). You can buy a handful of fish food for 25 cents. The dispenser is like an old fashioned bubble gum machine. Bring quarters and bring a cup or napkin to dispense the food into - a quarters worth barely fits in my hand. I'm immature , so I easily go through $1 worth of food. Inevitably there is a family there who doesn't have quarters (no change maker on site), so I usually end up buying food for some kids as well. Still, under $2 for an hour of pure excitement. The best is when you actually feed the fish - it's a total feeding frenzy with fish jumping out of the water. It's really cool.

Dating back to the 1860s. Although decommissioned now do to the newport bridge this is about as…read morehistoric of a lighthouse as you can get. A must aee if you're in Newport area.

Best kept secret in Newport. My hubs booked a stay in the Innkeepers room for my birthday. It was…read moreabsolutely stellar. The captain of the boat that ferried us over was kind and knowledgeable. Once on the island, he toured us around. The room we stayed in had a kitchen and private bathroom. We woke up with a birds eye view of the bay, amazing experience. You can climb up into the lighthouse and have a postcard worthy photo. Don't forget to bring food and drinks, there is nothing else on the island. Be cautious of the seagulls, they are aggressive and protecting their babies. Can't wait to go back!

Walking up to DePasquale Square, I was a bit disappointed if I'm going to be honest. You can't see…read morethe fountain, or the square itself, walking up to it from the street because there are so many tables in the square for the restaurants that flank it. Well we came here for the scenery so we decided to push on and walk in and sit at the fountain for a little bit. And there it was. We were sitting there, the sounds of people eating and imbibing, Italian music pumped in through speakers and we saw the magic. It really did feel like sitting in a square in Italy and I was down for it. There are so many fun details and things to look at. I can see why they have events here and I wish we were here on a night that had a live band playing.

When visiting Federal Hill, the Italian section of Providence, you will most likely spend some time…read morearound DePasquale Square. If Garibaldi Park and the Gateway Arch are the welcoming arms of Federal Hill, DePasquale Square is its beating heart. The quatrefoil fountain and the wide plaza are part of the Federal Hill revitalization effort. Back in the day, however, tens of thousands of immigrant families packed into these narrow streets and triple-deckers. The Cappelli Block (a multi-use commercial and residential building) was completed in 1909 by Antonio Cappelli, one of the earliest Italian arrivals on the Hill, when Irish immigrants dominated the avenue. Along these streets, too, were the famous pushcarts, selling every variety of fruit and vegetable. Today, it's a lively plaza that reminds you of a place in sunny Italy...the colors, the al fresco dining, the architecture of the fountain and surrounding buildings, all make this one of the cutest spots in Providence. On weekends, during the summer you will likely see live performers chanting old songs either as solo performers or groups. Also during the summer, many festivals take place around this square, attracting thousands....

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! Yarmouth Sand Sculpting Trail is a series of 32…read moreBeautiful & Artistic Sand Sculptures scattered all over Yarmouth in Cape Cod MA. Go see a couple or go on a quest to visit all 32 of them. The Sand Sculpting Trail is celebrating its 11th year in 2022. The Trail will be open from Memorial Day until Mid October. This is both a Summer & Fall Fun Event on the Cape. They also have a Photo Contest here too. This is a great way to see some great Outdoor Artwork & get to see & try some of the local businesses too. There's big & small Mom & Pop businesses from Ice cream & Candy Shops to Golf Courses, Restaurants Regional Banks & even Dunkin Donuts all have Sand Sculptures in front of their businesses. You can get a hard copy of where each place is located at the Visitors Bureau or just download a map on their website. Who are the Artists? Fitzy Snowman Sculpting is a nationally recognized business that is Massachusetts based & provides unique art experiences. They are best known for creating: The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival & The Yarmouth Sand Sculpting Trail & others. Here!s the list of all 32 Sand Sculpture Sites. 1. Cape Sands Inn 2. The Cove at Yarmouth 3. Bellew Tile and Marble 4.Instant Karma 5. Route 28 Visitor Center 6. The Music Room 7. Cape Cod Irish Village 8. Seaside Cottages 9. Blue Water Resort 10. Caffé Gelato Bertini 11. Candy Co. 12. The Pancake Man 13. Dunkin' Donuts Route 28 14. Seafood Sams 15. Yarmouth Town Hall 16. John G. Sears and Son Inc. 17. Cultural Center of Cape Cod 18. Cape Cod Creamery 19. Hearth 'n Kettle Restaurant 20. Bass River Golf Course 21. Y-D Red Sox (Wilson Field) 22. Ocean Tailors 23. Rockland Trust 24. Dunkin', Station Avenue 25. Cape Cod Five 26. Today Real Estate 27. Bayberry Hills Golf Course 28. Kinlin Grover Compass 29. Strawberry Lane (Route 6A) 30. The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod 31. Just Picked Gifts 32. Route 6 Visitor Center Happy Sandy Trails to You! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

We had fun driving around seeing what the sculptures were. We were doing it on a rainy day so at…read moresome points couldnt get out of car to get pictures. Took 6 weeks for a couple to come and do these. Some sculptures were 3 ton of sand , some were 5 and one was 15ton! It was special and brought in from New Hampshire. Cuffy's on RT 28 had three inside their place of business so you could really see them up close. Each business designed and paid for them. Dunkin doughnuts ofcourse was a cup of coffee with his hand around a doughnut! After the sculpture is finished they take elmers glue and water and spray the entire surface to keep the sculptures intact.

This is one of the most visited streets in downtown Providence. The Holiday Stroll came down…read moreWestminster Street on Dec 5th bringing music and dance to the heart of the city. Many restaurants, cafes and shops dot this street. A great place to hang during the daytime or night.