Summer Is Almost Over – Here’s Your Rhode Island Bucket List For The Rest Of The Season
By Natalie Clunan
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Published July 27, 2018
It’s hard to believe that so much of summer has passed us by already. Before you know it the kids will be back in school and the leaves turning hues of gold and orange. But before that happens, there is still plenty of time to make the most of this season. Here is a summertime bucket list of activities to squeeze in before the warm weather fades away.
1. Go out for clam cakes and chowder.
Before all of the seasonal restaurants shut down, you have to visit your favorite for clam cakes and chowder. Not sure where to go? Try one of these
Ocean State restaurants .
2. Take a walk on the beach.
We have some of the best beaches in New England, so take advantage of them while the weather is warm. We love this
sandy spot for a long sunset stroll.
3. Paddle across a salt pond.
Our salt ponds are water wonderlands where you can truly unwind and soak in the natural beauty of these pristine spots. Don't have your own kayak? Check out this
paddling tour where you can rent one for the day.
4. Watch a movie under the stars.
Enjoy a good old-fashioned outdoor movie at the last drive-in left in Rhode Island. You'll find the
Rustic Tri View Drive-In
off of Route 146 in North Smithfield.
5. Hunt for sea glass.
Finding shoreline treasures like sea glass is like embarking on a treasure hunt. Not sure where to start? Try one of these local
beaches .
6. Cool off at a water park.
On humid days, a water slide is the perfect way to enter a pool of water. Enjoy the slides and the pools at this
family-friendly waterpark .
7. Savor some soft serve.
Summertime is meant for ice cream and there is nothing quite like smooth and creamy soft serve. Check out
these spots for some of the best in the state.
8. Visit a vineyard.
If you love wine, a stop at a vineyard definitely belongs on your summertime bucket list. Take a look at these
beautiful wineries and plan your trip.
9. Spend some time at a farm.
Head out and visit some animals, pick some berries, or just take a hayride. Here are seven of our
favorite farms to visit in the summer.
10. Take a hike.
Enjoy the outdoors by hiking a new trail. Here are a few
short and sweet hikes that even the kids will love to try.
11. Enjoy a nostalgic carousel ride.
There's nothing quite like a magical horseback spin on an old-fashioned carousel. There is no shortage of these historic amusements in Rhode Island, take a look at this
carousel trail to see all your choices.
What else do you have on your summertime bucket list? We’d love to hear your favorite things to do and places to go in the comments section below.
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