Pawtucket Red Sox Game
Pawtucket

Hit a home run with the whole family with a trip to see the PawSox in action. The Pawtucket Red Sox are AAA affiliate to the Boston Red Sox, so you get a chance to see "the big-name players." The games take place in a "beautiful, newly-renovated stadium" that dates back to 1942. With "reasonably-priced" tickets ($4-$9), the games are "a great time for all ages." The players are "hungry, dedicated, happy to be playing, and fun to watch." Sit somewhere close to the action and enjoy fan giveaways like caps, replicas, and posters. It's a "great place to learn to love the game and the Sox." Plus, there's "free parking." Read more.

Post Office Cafe
East Greenwich

Like a first-class stamp, the Post Office Cafe offers a first-class dining experience. Located in "an old post office converted into a nice cafe," passersby often don't realize that this is a well-recommended dining establishment, but those in-the-know come here for the fine food and service. If you go to the restaurant on Sundays, be prepared for "a very nice brunch" with all the fixings. After you finish your meal, be sure to explore East Greenwich, which is "a small, quaint, little town that most people miss."

George's of Galilee
Narragansett

Take a "great beach walk" to this year-round restaurant, which is a "favorite" among locals and visitors alike. It's the oldest restaurant in town, and the fresh seafood is served up in whatever style you like. Take it out to the beach while paying homage to the waves, or sit indoors and take in views of the boats coming in while savoring "delicious clam cakes," fish and chips, steamed mussels, lobster bisque, and much more. Even vegetarians will find something on the menu, which has separate sections for salads and wraps. Read more.

Russian Sub Museum
Providence

It's not every day that you can step aboard the "only surviving Soviet submarine of its class." Used during the end of the Cold War, this Juliet 484 is a 300-foot-long diesel-powered veteran, and it's open to tours. Built by the Soviets during the 1950s, the ship is the only one of its kind on display in the United States. While exploring the hulls, try to imagine what life was like onboard with its "very tight spaces." Recently, the sub starred in the film K-19: The Widowmaker, starring Liam Neeson. If you board the ship, be sure to leave your open-toed shoes, high heels, or flip flops at home.

The Towers
Narragansett

Step back in time to the "Gilded Age" of Rhode Island's high society. During the 1890s, this "historic landmark" was ranked as one of America's "most prestigious resorts." Back in those days, the structure housed a wildly popular pier casino, grand bandstand, and ballroom. Over the years, The Towers have withstood fire and weather and have been renovated to what you can see today, a "beautiful" place "where you can enjoy music and dancing overlooking the ocean." Please note: The Towers will be closed for renovations during March and April of 2005. Read more.

Beavertail Lighthouse and Park
Jamestown

Whether you visit while the sun sits high in the sky or at sunset when the colors soften, this oceanfront spot is "beautiful all the time." Offering panoramic views of the bay, it's "much less touristy than Newport." The "historic" lighthouse is the third oldest in the U.S., and the attached museum used to be the dwelling place of the assistant keeper. In the museum, you can see a number of artifacts, plus the old lenses that used to warn approaching boats of when they strayed too close to the shore; there's also a gift shop. Due to the location, it's a "great picnic spot" where you "can watch the boats in the water." Read more.

Ivy Lodge
Newport

A stay at this inn is like entering into the "storybook, quaint New England village of yesteryear." No matter what time of year you arrive, this small mansion offers "wonderful afternoon tea, cozy fireplaces, and wonderfully warm hosts." Oak walls, Victorian furnishings, and floor-to-ceiling bookcases evoke "a Jane Austen novel." If you stay overnight, be sure to have the "delicious" breakfast with the rest of the inn's guests at the "elegant dining room table." Whether you're traveling solo or on a romantic weekend trip, you'll find that the inn is "warm, gracious, and enveloping in every manner." Read more.

Rachel's Pastanova
Providence

A heaping plate of pasta on a cold night is enough to make a traveler feel right at home. At Rachel's Pastanova, you'll find "the freshest sauces and homemade pastas" served with gusto on "zebra-striped tablecloths." Whatever you order, you'll find not only "utterly delectable," but also "affordable enough for even a student." Some people will even go so far as to say that this is "the best Italian restaurant in Providence." The "refreshingly-relaxed" atmosphere distinguishes the restaurant from the other "traditional old Italian joints on Federal Hill." Come for lunch or for the "astounding dinner."

Del's Lemonade
Statewide

Found throughout Rhode Island, the familiar trucks of Del's Lemonade make brisk trade in "the best thirst quencher in the state." The recipe comes straight from Italy and dates back to 1840 when it was made with fresh snow and lemons. Today, "one taste will convince you" to keep coming back for more--and the flavors expand beyond just lemon. Whether you order blueberry, watermelon, peach mango, or cherry, "don't eat it with a spoon or straw," or you'll look like a tourist. "Swirl it and drink it slowly as it melts" if you want to blend in with the locals. Either way, "you'll love it." Read more.

Napatree Point Area
Watch Hill

This area was settled "as a summer home community" with "properties painted in pastels with large flower gardens and trees." A trip to Napatree Point reveals "the lighthouse and old canon bunkers used to protect the harbor during the Revolutionary War." The lighthouse dates all the way back to 1806. Watch the many "weekend boaters" who like to drop anchor here for fishing and swimming. Swimming on one side of the point is in Long Island Sound and the other is the Atlantic Ocean--try both to get the full experience. Nearby, there's also a "flying horses" carousel and an ice cream shop. Read more.