Hot Girl Summer: Where to go and what to eat with your besties in Rhode Island this summer

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7 days ago

This summer is about being independent, indulging in what you'd like, and not waiting for an invite to live. Forget the Hamptons. Put your sunscreen on, and let's get into it.
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The Castle Hill Inn in Newport, R.I. offers views of the coastline and passing by sailboats.
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SAILING & OTHER WATER ACTIVITIES
Newport will always be the 'Sailing Capital of the World.' It even has
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Take a
to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Three Angeles Fund.
There are
Paddle board or kayak along the Pettaquamscutt River in Narragansett –
Folk Vintage Co. is one of the many popular vintage clothing shops along Thames Street in Newport, R.I.
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VINTAGE FINDS & OTHER SHOPPING
In Providence,
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Along Newport's most bustling area, Thames Street, you can walk right past the tourist spots selling T-shirts and knickknacks and go into
you can expect to find a pair of flattering bell bottoms, and disco balls glisten from the ceiling. Your friends can sit on their plushy sofas while you try on a new fit.
For a whole district of shops, head to
American socialite Doris Duke's Rough Point mansion along the Cliff Walk in Newport, R.I.
Corey Favino
GET IN YOUR STEPS
You're eating and drinking well, but need to release some serotonin during the day. Get in your steps by walking the grounds at
path along the ocean with beautiful views of the waves crashing against the rocky coast, beaches, and Gilded Age mansions. It's also free.
The
Take a tour of one of the famous Newport
mansions — like the Breakers, Rosecliff, or Marble House. Or you can head to heiress and socialite Doris Duke's
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Sachuest Point is one of five national wildlife sanctuaries in Rhode Island.
Discover Newport
THE PERFECT DAY TRIP
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The Mohegan Bluffs on Block Island have cliffs that rise more than 200 feet above the ocean.
HANDOUT
In the morning, go to the
Head to the Mohegan Bluffs, where cliffs rise roughly 200 feet above the ocean. A wooden staircase provides beach access. The
Audette, a French restaurant of Thames Street in Newport, R.I., offers indoor and outdoor seating.
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WHERE TO EAT
IN NEWPORT
Newport will likely forever be glamorous, and an idyllic destination for a group. Seaside restaurants are often churning out delicious seafood and serving spritzes. Surrounded by many casual restaurants,
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Head to
A chef at Giusto shreds truffles on fried ricotta balls.
Discover Newport
A platter of shellfish from Little Clam, a new restaurant inside the Wayfinder Hotel in Newport, R.I.
Little Clam
New to the edge of Newport Harbor as of 2023,
Bartenders prepare drinks while patrons socialize at the Gift Horse in Providence, R.I.
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IN PROVIDENCE
If you're spontaneous, snag some bar seats at
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If you're a planner, make a reservation at
Head to the East Side to check out
Crudo, squid salad, and oysters from Dune Brothers, a vendor at Track 15, a food hall in Providence, Rhode Island.
Alexa Gagosz
And then there's the legendary
For brunch in Providence, head to
ELSEWHERE
If you're tooting around outside of Providence and Newport, head to Westerly to go to
In Bristol, go to
The deviled egg "Jello" shot at Club Frills, a new funky bar in Providence, R.I.
Maurisa Arieta
WHERE TO GRAB A DRINK
I'm calling the deviled ramos, a deviled egg 'jello shot,' the shot of the summer. It's gin, condensed milk, passion fruit, and orange blossom in the shape of a deviled egg and served on ice in a silver bowl. You can find it at
Go to
A Champagne-style cocktail with red beet sugar, amaro sweet vermouth, and sparkling wine at LOMA, a Latin-American influenced bar and lounge close to Depasquale Plaza off Atwells Avenue in Providence.
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In downtown,
If it's daytime and you require a view of the city when sipping on a cocktail, take the elevator to the top floor of the Aloft hotel in downtown Providence to find
The Castle Hill Inn, a 40-acre estate in Newport, R.I., offers and outdoor seating area with views of the coastline and passing sailboats.
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In Newport, sit in Adirondack chairs on the lawn at
Bartender Zachary Joslyn pours absinthe in the Secret Bar at the Vanderbilt hotel in downtown Newport.
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Make your way to The Vanderbilt, a hotel inside a mansion, to their Parlour room during '
At night, head to
Alexa Gagosz can be reached at