Rhode Island holiday lettings and accommodation

When vacationing with little children, step out of your Rhode Island holiday home to explore some of the area’s well-known family attractions. Take them to Big Nazo to watch puppet performers and visual artists put on a thrilling show with innovative techniques. You can also go to WaterFire in Providence for a memorable outdoor experience with the whole family. Live performances, boat rides, and bonfires are just a few of its features.

The Museum of Art at Providence’s Rhode Island School of Design has a fascinating collection of over 26,000 exhibits displaying historical and contemporary clothing and textiles. Other exhibits include ancient art, a painting and sculpture collection featuring works by many celebrated artists, contemporary art, and Asian art.

Thanks to its geography, the state is renowned for its nautical roots. The Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol is the place to visit to get a feel of the area’s sailing and boating culture. The museum, which pays tribute to beautiful boat designs, is home to the America's Cup Hall of Fame. It features over 60 yachts, among other displays.

Dreaming of idyllic beach life? Head south to Narragansett Bay, where you will find public beaches with calm waters and refreshing breezes. Briston, Warwick and New Port do not fall far behind with their fine white sands, so whether you are staying at Rhode Island holiday lettings in South or North County, East or West Bay, you can always opt for a beautiful day by the water. Surfing, kayaking or even skydiving are only some of the attactions available to those with an adventourous spirit.

Visit New Port to have a glimpse at luxurious lifestyles on the shore. The glamorous New Port mansions offer guided tours which will leave you marvelling at the extravagant remnants of the Gilded Age from the middle of the 19th century. The Breakers is the most famous among them, sporting 70 rooms, including a three-story dining room and 30-foot-high front gates. Enter the Italian Renaissance summer mansion of the incredibly rich Vanderbilt family, and experience what is it like to live in a palace on the beach.

Leave your Rhode Island holiday home and plan a day trip to Block Island. Hop on the Block Island Ferry from Point Judith to get to the Block Island and chill out in its easygoing atmosphere. Block offers the perfect combination of leisure and fun. It has its own round of pristine beaches, and a breathtaking scenery which you can marvel at while cycling along the island's coastal path. Look down from the 200-foot Mohegan Bluffs to yet another beach and hit the bike brakes when you reach the Victorian Southeast Lighthouse to find out about its peculiar history. In case you lose track of time and miss the last connection to your Rhode Island holiday letting , the town of New Harbor also offers lodging and dining.

Beavertail Lighthouse and Park

This windswept, Atlantic Ocean-facing outpost has been a lighthouse site since 1705. The current lighthouse is surrounded by pretty biking and walking paths.

Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art

Founded in 1877, the RISD Museum houses over 100,000 objects from ancient Greece, Africa, and Asia, to works by Cézanne, Degas, Picasso, Chanel, and Andy Warhol.

Marble House

This iconic Newport mansion's portico closely resembles that of the White House. Unravel the inner workings of a Gilded Age mansion with a self-guided tour.

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Nearly 100 species of animals including Masai giraffes, African elephants, and cheetahs are housed at this zoo. America's oldest carousel can be found here, too.

Fort Adams State Park

With sweeping views of Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay, Fort Adams is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and picnicking. It has also been featured on the TV series 'Ghost Hunters.'