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Beavertail State Park-Make It A Day Trip!

One of my favorite places to visit is Jamestown, RI., a beautiful Island in the Narragansett Bay. A great way to spend a day with the family, this magical place is approx 45 min from Fall River, MA. Just over the Newport Bridge

You actually start to feel the magic as you cross the Newport Bridge, the scenic views of the bay are absolutely breath taking! On this particular trip we visited Beavertail State Park and the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum and Aquarium.

The Beavertail Lighthouse is the third oldest lighthouse in the United States, the museum is open for visits during the season. Offering views of The Narragansett Bay.

Our Family enjoyed a picnic in the park and then off to explore the beautiful coastline. Make sure you bring your rock climbing shoes!

Stay in Newport and ride the Jamestown Newport Ferry, visit the village or hang out at the Mackerel Cove Beach. Make sure you bring your camera, you don't want to miss that perfect shot!

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Posted by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate on 08/01/2007 03:47 PM

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22 Comments on Beavertail State Park-Make It A Day Trip!

Suzanne, what a beautiful area. I will, in September, be sailing by that area. Hopefully it'll be one of our stops. Can't wait!!!

08/01/2007 03:50 PM

by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)

Hey Suzanne.... Just get back from a day trip? Must be working on that Tan... :-)

08/01/2007 03:52 PM

by Dan Cummings - Connecticut's Running Realtor (Raveis Real Estate)

Hi Teri,

This is for you! The Queen Mary came through a couple of years ago, looked like it was going to take over the whole town! I hope to spend 1/2 of my retirement years here! :)

08/01/2007 03:56 PM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

Dan,

I wish, this was a couple of weekends ago just catching up! I'm still sick, no energy for much of anything else. LOL! :)

08/01/2007 03:58 PM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

......and the other half? That is beautiful. Thanks........what a difference from Arizona. :-)

08/01/2007 03:58 PM

by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)

I was born in Newport, RI....my dad was in the Navy so have no recollection of it...thanks for bringing RI to my desktop!

08/01/2007 03:59 PM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Teri,

Somewhere warm.....any ideas? ;)

08/01/2007 03:59 PM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

Sally,

Your very welcome, any plans for a visit in your future?

08/01/2007 04:03 PM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

Suzanne, it's definitely warm here in sunny Arizona with over 300 days of sunshine. I imagine it does get cold there! Brrrrrr.......I'm so used to warm weather, that 60 is cold. True!!! :-)

By the time you retire, I'll be walking around with a cane!!!

08/01/2007 04:03 PM

by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)

Friends we are camping with here in Bar Harbor said we need to go to Point Judith campground near Block Island. They said people said it was nice. Maybe a trip to there this fall.

08/01/2007 04:07 PM

by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)

Teri,

Hubby will be driving me around, I will be showing house's walking around with my cane! LOL! We would love to visit Arizona someday, you never know! BTW, I don't warm up until the temp reaches 80!

08/01/2007 04:08 PM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

Jay,

I will be going to Block Island Columbus Day weekend, I can't wait! :)

08/01/2007 04:09 PM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

Suzanne,

A great island to visit and rest, it seems quiet and peaceful ! :) great pictures and localism,

Ray Saenz

08/01/2007 11:09 PM

by Aurora Colorado Real Estate Ray Saenz, Colorado Realtor (United Property Brokers, INC)

Ray,

Its a beautiful place for R&R, I spend a summer there a couple of years ago. Testing out semi-retired living! LOL! :)

08/02/2007 08:19 AM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

how beautiful - wow - to hear the ocean right now would be so GREAT

08/03/2007 01:53 AM

by Central Oregon Real Estate | Thesa Chambers, Broker (RE/MAX Sunset Realty La Pine)

Thesa,

It is soo relaxing, you would enjoy! :)

08/03/2007 08:06 AM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

Suzanne, wonderful post. I love old lighthouses and history.....nice pics! Perhaps you would consider posting this at the Heritage Properties, Historical Sites and Antiques group ? (as well as any other posts you write of a historical nature )

08/04/2007 06:24 AM

by Jo-Anne Smith-Belleville, Quinte and Prince Edward Region Real Estate, Ont. (Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty, Brokerage)

Jo,

Thanks, I will check out the group! :)

08/04/2007 11:08 AM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

This looks like a GREAT day trip!! What a terrific post for the locals. Can you get there and back on ONE TANK OF GAS???

08/05/2007 07:52 PM

by Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL | Susie Roscoe (Signature Realty Associates)

Susie,

Yes, its only a 45 min ride for me, its a beautiful spot! Some beautiful homes, I was lucky to spend a summer there, but ones of these days I will be back for a while. :)

08/05/2007 08:01 PM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

Suzanne-That is beautiful. What a wonderful place to want to venture to.

08/06/2007 11:32 AM

by Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~Utah REALTOR® (Keller Williams Salt Lake City)

Julie,

Thanks it is really a beautiful, relaxing place! :)

08/06/2007 03:17 PM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)