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Summer G uide 2016
Rhode Island Monthly’s Annual
Rhode Island Monthly’s Summer Guide is the
cover story for the popular June issue. With a readership of
200,000 it will be delivered to subscribers in late May and
is designed to encourage affluent, educated area residents
to vacation locally this summer.
The Summer Guide is a special section within the June
issue and is filled with suggestions for day trips, weekends
and more.
Summer’s the best time to be in Rhode Island and we
make the most of it by playing tourist right here at home.
It’s our insider’s guide to the best season in the Ocean
State, with tips on eating, night time fun, and great
things to do on the water, plus our guide to 31 Rhode Island beaches.
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Private Paddles
Rhode Island’s favorite magician is super busy these days, starring in
two NBC primetime specials called “Mat Franco’s Got Magic” that will
trace his journey from Johnston to Vegas. The URI grad is proud of his
roots, and he shared five of his favorite things about summer in
Rhode Island.
If the salty surf intimidates you, or you’re
simply looking for more tranquil places to
kayak or canoe, we have some spots for
you. Rhode Islander Chuck Horbert, who
paddled across the entire state with a group
last summer (including portages), shared
some of his favorite spots to stray from
waterway traffic. “Paddling is healthy,
physically and mentally…and Rhode Island
has some great resources,” Horbert says.
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IGGY’S. It’s the best place to go in the summertime and eat some
chowder. I like to switch it up though; it’s all about variety for me. I
went when I was younger with family, and in college I lived in Narragansett and it was a short drive away. Iggy’s Doughboys, 889 Oakland
Beach Ave., Warwick, 401-737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett,
401-783-5608, iggysdoughboys.com.
NEWPORT FOLK FEST. Everyone associates me with magic, but I
love music just as much. I just happened to be better at one than the
other. I’m a big classic rock fan, so the year Jackson Browne headlined, I
really enjoyed it. Fort Adams State Park, Newport, newportfolk.org.
THE RUSTIC DRIVE-IN. You go out, you get to see a couple of
movies, the whole car costs the price of a few movie tickets, and you
can bring the family or a group of friends. It’s an awesome thing to do.
Rustic Tri Vue Drive-In, 1195 Eddie Dowling Hwy., North Smithfield,
401-769-7601, yourneighborhoodtheatre.com.
FOOL’S RULES REGATTA. It’s a big deal in Jamestown. Different
groups of people enter this race, but the boats are built of random
things. They’ll be made out of barrels and they’ll use the sheet as a
sail. Every one is different. East Beach, Jamestown, jyc.org.
THE BEACHES. I don’t do favorites. I don’t care if we’re talking
about Matunuck, Scarborough, Narragansett; it doesn’t matter.
Rhode Island’s one of the best places to go for its beaches. (See our
beach guide on page 14.)
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Misquamicut Beach
You’ve been to Misquamicut for the sand
and waves, but have you ever seen the calm
waters a little further inland? Directly across
the street from the beach in Westerly, park
and launch your vessel. The water in these
salty ponds is clear, and you can see
horseshoe crabs crawling along the
bottom. Pay attention to tides, as areas of
this waterway can get very low. Calm water
and minimal congestion make for easy
paddling and a relaxing day.
My Wrangler
BY CAMRYN RABIDEAU
The day I drove my shiny new car off the
lot in Warwick, I decided to take the back
way home. Instead of driving Route 1 all
the way down to Narragansett, I hopped
on 138 East and then got off on Scenic 1A.
It was the perfect June day — 80 degrees
without a cloud in the sky — and I just
couldn’t resist rolling down the windows,
cranking up the radio and cruising along
the beautiful stretch of shoreline toward
Narragansett Beach.
I had just passed the turnoff for
Bonnet Shores and was making my way
down toward the ocean when I glimpsed
the driver of a car tossing me a casual
wave as he passed. I hadn’t been living in
’Gansett for very long, so I simply
assumed that the man had mistaken me
for someone else.
Except then, not half a mile later, it
happened again. A young woman driving a
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Jeep Wrangler
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Green Hill Pond
If you’re a beginner looking to explore,
put in at Charlestown Beach and head up
the channel, under the Creek Bridge. There
are plenty of coves to tuck into, islands to
explore and passages to take. You can turn
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Pawtuxet River
When you think of Warwick and Cranston,
you might not imagine pristine waters and
tree-lined riverbanks. For Horbert, it’s the
first place that comes to mind when he
thinks of underrated spots. “It was one of
the most amazing rivers I’ve been on,” he
says. If you put in at the Pontiac Canoe
Launch in Warwick and head up river, you’ll
find a hidden part of Rhode Island. Coast
right under 95, but you’d never know it was
there aside from minimal noise. Horbert
paddled this stretch on his cross-state
journey and witnessed varying habitats,
even spotting a bald eagle.
Ten Mile River
If you launch in East Providence, you’ll
find a great section of this river that is
suitable for most experience levels. It’s slow
moving and mostly calm, but there are
many narrow twists and turns. See snapping
turtles, deer and maybe a few orphan golf
balls that have drifted down from Agawam
The PawSox may be
leaving Pawtucket, but
McCoy Stadium holds a
special place in the hearts
of many. Bill Wanless, the
PawSox’s public relations
director, and Rico Vota, a
spokesman for Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien,
helped us compile a list of
great things you can do
at McCoy this summer:
As part of the ten-mile watershed, this
little river is a great place to see some
wildlife on calm waters. You can start in
Attleboro, Massachusetts. “That’s the best
way to access the bog kind of habitat,”
Horbert says. See all sorts of birds and
turtles as you steer away from the sounds of
the city. The farther down the river you go,
the more technical it gets with turns and
lower waters.
Thirsty for more?
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If you want maps, safety information
or have other questions, be sure to visit
Explore Rhode Island’s Blueways and
Greenways at exploreri.org.
Check out the artwork.
Murals and framed
photos around the
stadium feature about
100 players who got their
start at McCoy before
getting called up to the
majors, including Hall of
Famers Carlton Fisk,
Wade Boggs and Jim Rice.
Not ready to brave the waters
alone?
Sometimes it’s easier to gain experience
with a little instruction from the pros. Get
started in paddle sports at the Kayak Centre
of Rhode Island. Attend the demo weekend
to see a variety of boats, take a tour, rent a
kayak or get more in-depth instruction.
9 Phillips St., Wickford, 401-295-4400, kayak
centre.com
BY LAND
BY SEA
BY SKY
TOUR NAME: Newport Bicycle
WHAT YOU’LL SEE: The Breakers mansion,
Bailey’s Beach and nine miles of Aquidneck
Island’s beauty and history. THINGS TO
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Dress appropriately for bicycling and wear layers to adjust
to changing temperatures. Don’t forget sun
protection. BOOKING INFO: Visit newport
bicycleri.com/tours, call at 401-846-0773, or
visit 130 Broadway, Newport. Tours are $50.
PREFER TO GO IT ALONE? Head to Bristol,
Warren, Providence or anywhere in
between to pedal more than thirteen miles
of paved, unobstructed cycling on the East
Bay Bike Path through Rhode Island. Call
401-253-7482 for details or visit riparks.
com/locations/locationeastbay.html.
TOUR NAME: Sightsailing of Newport
WHAT YOU’LL SEE: Sail under the Newport
Bridge, through Narragansett Bay and
cruise by Fort Adams. Try your hand at the
helm or trim the sails. THINGS TO KNOW
BEFORE YOU GO: Bring extra layers.
BOOKING INFO: Visit sightsailing.com, call
401-849-3333 or visit 32 Bowen’s Wharf,
Newport. Ticket prices vary based on boats
and tours, beginning at $30 for a day sail or
$39 for a sunset. Private and charter sails
are also available.
LOOKING FOR CALMER WATERS? See the
streets of Providence by water with the
Providence River Boat Company. Reserve a
private charter or get up close to WaterFire
and see the city from a whole new
perspective. Visit providenceriverboat.com
for more information or call 401-440-6920.
Tickets start at $20 per person, kids twelve
and younger are $15. Tours start at the Hot
Club docks at 575 South Water St.,
Providence (except for WaterFire tours).
TOUR NAME: Bird’s Eye View Helicopters
WHAT YOU’LL SEE: Choose from eight
tours, whether you want to see the
mansions, lighthouses or a sunset.
Customize your trip ahead of time for a
one-of-a-kind experience. THINGS TO
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Bring a camera
for awesome aerial photos. No appointment is necessary, but definitely
recommended. BOOKING INFO: Visit
riaerial.com, call 401-843-8687 or visit
Newport Airport, 211 Airport Access Rd.,
Middletown. Tickets range from $75 to $190
per person.
LOVING THE SKY-HIGH VIEWS? Adrenaline
junkies, look no further. See beautiful
Rhode Island from above as you plunge
toward solid ground. Contact Skydive
Newport at 401-845-0395 or visit skydive
newport.com. Jumps start at $220 per
person at Newport Airport.
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Have your kid get
pointers from some of
the best. One Saturday
afternoon a month from
May through August,
kids can attend a free
clinic led by PawSox
players from 2–3:15 p.m.
MENU
For recipes, see page 27.
Host Your Own Clambake
Bring the beach to your backyard for a party of eight to ten people with
this menu and recipes from Middletown’s Blackstone Caterers.
TIPS:
➥ Shop locally: Go to your local fish house and farmers market to make the most of
what’s in season. (Hint: Strawberries are great in June.)
➥ To keep it casual, pick furniture that’s already in your house, such as a round dining
table as a chowder station. Use garden chairs for seating, or rent tables and linens to
make it easier.
➥ Pick flowers from your own yard and place them in vases on the tables.
➥ Set up the raw bar for guests as they arrive.
➥ Rather than having the buffet on all one table, break it up so the chowder is on one
table, the dessert is on a separate little table and the bar is in another area so the
guests are not all in the same place at one time. Spread them out in your backyard.
➥ Set up separate tables for lemonade and cucumber water and beer and wine
and make them self-service. Del’s Shandy and a nice, crisp rosé pair well with
the menu.
➥ Use smaller containers, such as Le Creuset Cookware with a little burner underneath,
to keep dishes like chowder warm and add a punch of color.
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Label Love
Local brewers put a lot of thought into their beer branding. Check out
what we’re sipping (and staring at) this summer. By Jamie Coelho
Narragansett Beer’s
Del’s Shandy
Bungay River
Soak up views from different perspectives in the Ocean State. By Shana Sims
The nice folks at Charlestown’s Behan Family Farm are always happy to give
informal (and delicious) tours to those curious to learn how an aquaculture farm
operates. behanfamilyfarms.com
Don’t get stuck in Newport-bound traffic: Take the lesser-used Route 24
instead of 95.
For a unique experience that most tourists miss, visit Block Island’s
Sacred Labyrinth, which lies behind a stone wall toward the north end
of Corn Neck Road.
While Matunuck’s Ocean Mist is widely known for serving up a mean bloody
mary, those in the know order the off-menu Marianne. This tall concoction of
iced coffee and liquor is sure to cure whatever ails you. Ocean Mist, 895
Matunuck Beach Rd., Wakefield, 401-782-3740, oceanmist.net.
Matunuck Oyster Bar offers one off-menu dish: frutti de mare, which features
calamari, shrimp, scallops and mussels over linguine.
Reject’s Beach is a little known slice of paradise that sits adjacent to the
uber-exclusive Bailey’s Beach on Ocean Avenue in Newport.
Roger Williams Park Zoo can be, well, a zoo in summer months. To avoid the
crowds, visit after 3 p.m. when most patrons have already headed home.
rwpzoo.org
Three o’clock is also a great time to hit up Misquamicut Beach. Parking prices
are slashed midday at several lots.
Moonrise Kingdom fans enjoy exploring the bay below Fort Wetherill in
Jamestown where the memorable beach dance scene was filmed.
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MCCOY STADIUM
Hunt Golf Course. There are plenty of places
along the way to pull over and explore.
Rhode Island by Land, Sea or Sky
Get the insider 411 on informal tours, quiet beaches and
off-menu cocktails. By Erin Balsa
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around whenever you’d like, or float along
for the full six miles around the perimeter of
the pond and its coves. Horbert recommends this route for beginners and anyone
looking for a quiet refuge.
RAW BAR
LAND, SEA AND SKY PHOTOGRAPHS, THINKSTOCK.
SUMMER PASSION
MAT FRANCO PHOTOGRAPH, BRAD COHEN.
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MAT FRANCO PHOTOGRAPH, BRAD COHEN.
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BUCKET LIST:
Get off the beaten pond with these aquatic adventures. By Shana Sims
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♦ Native littleneck clams and a variety of
local oysters (twelve to fifteen of each)
and eighteen to twenty-four chilled
cocktail shrimp, presented on a bed of
crushed ice and seaweed.
Serve them with spicy cocktail sauce,
horseradish, fresh lemon and wasabi
melon mignonette (see recipe).
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Go fishing. Rinse out a
two-liter soda bottle or
milk jug, attach it to a
string and put a baseball
or piece of paper with a
pen inside. Then dangle it
over the PawSox dugout
to get an autograph from
a player.
NEW ENGLAND CLAM BAKE
♦ Native steamers with drawn butter and
broth (see recipe)
♦ Eight to ten 1 ¼-pound boiled
New England lobsters, with drawn
butter and fresh lemon
♦ Roasted local new potatoes with sea salt
and fresh dill
♦ Grilled chourico and onions with petite
rolls
♦ Fresh native corn on the cob
♦ New England clam chowder
♦ Strawberries, raspberries, shaved red
onion, crumbled chevre, toasted
almonds over spinach and arugula with
vanilla honey vinaigrette (see recipe)
♦ Herbed corn bread
THE BREW: A refreshing mash-up
of Narragansett’s lager and the tart
lemon extract from iconic Del’s
Frozen Lemonade. THE DESIGN:
“Generations of tourists and locals
grew up with Del’s, so there was no
better way to communicate what
we were doing than with that cup,” says
president Mark Hellendrung. “The most
authentic thing to do was to stay true to the
heritage, and not overcomplicate things.”
Foolproof Brewing
Company’s Backyahd IPA
THE BREW: Backyahd combines an
American West Coast IPA with an
English-style IPA to produce a
balanced brew that’s not too hoppy.
THE DESIGN: “The grill icon on the
front of the can is an obvious
homage to barbecuing, which was
the experience we had in mind when we
developed the recipe for Backyahd,” says
president and founder Nick Garrison.
Grey Sail Brewing of
Rhode Island’s Captain’s
Daughter Double IPA
THE BREW: An Imperial India pale
ale brewed with pilsner malt,
flaked oats and Mosaic hops with
a strong aroma and flavor of
tropical and stone fruits. THE DESIGN: “The
face of the girl on the ship is modeled after
one of our daughters,” says co-owner
Jennifer Brinton. “It is a fitting name as we are
a family brewery and our branding is
nautical…after all, we are in the Ocean State.”
Revival Brewing Company’s
Night Swim’ah
THE BREW: The official beer of Block
Island’s ConserFest, the Belgian-style
wheat ale is flavored with bitter orange
peel, coriander, natural raspberries and
hopped with Citra hops. THE DESIGN:
Brewmaster Sean Larkin “spent a lot of
his youth working on Block Island, and one of
its trademarks is the locals going night
swimming in the summer. It's freeing, refreshing and traditional, all which we wanted the
beer to represent,” says label designer AJ
Paglia. “The colors convey the setting sun on a
summer dusk. The subtle shark reference is
Sean and me being typical nerds of Jaws.”
Proclamation Ale Company’s
Derivative
THE BREW: A Galaxy-hopped pale ale
brewed with small amounts of Citra and
Columbus hops. “It’s a really good beer,
but if you read the copy on the back it’s
sort of making fun of itself,” says owner
Dave Witham. THE DESIGN: “The design
on the front is the same hop cone done over
and over again, and it looks slightly different,
but essentially it’s the same thing,” says Witham.
“It’s a perspective on the brewing scene and
how breweries are all brewing with a crap ton of
hops because that’s what people are into.”
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STEAMERS PHOTOGRAPH, ANGEL TUCKER.
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A summer events calendar, featuring the biggest and best events throughout the area, is also included,
along with our annual Beach Guide, with a comprehensive list of the area’s beaches, information
about access, parking fees, amenities, public or private, and more.
DESSERT STATION
♦ Berry shortcake bar: homemade
biscuits, fresh strawberries, blueberries
and raspberries with vanilla-infused
whipped cream and fresh mint.
♦ Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and hot tea.
Round the bases.
After every Sunday
afternoon home game,
you can run around the
diamond. It’s supposed
to be for kids, but
ninety-year-old nuns
have been known to
steal some bases.
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Savor the fireworks.
Come for the night
game, then stay for the
fireworks at McCoy,
especially on July 2 and 3.
Go to rimonth.ly/june_2015
to watch a behind the
scenes video at McCoy
stadium.
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George’s
of Galilee
BY AMY DERJUE
I was four years old when my family decided to
take a ride to George’s of Galilee in my mother’s
new 1985 Ford Escort. It was the first brand-new
car she had ever owned. As we drove from Exeter to Galilee, I got carsick, soaking the well
of the backseat as my father pulled to a stop
outside Sunset Farm. My mother tersely told
my father to head home. I insisted I felt fi ne,
and that I was ready to head to the restaurant.
My parents were unconvinced.
That was t he f irst t rip — or at least attempt — that I can recall. But George’s of Galilee
must’ve struck a chord, enough for me to demand
that we visit even after being physically ill.
I remember the dining room from those days,
dark and wood-paneled, and if I behaved during
the meal, the excitement of being able to choose
a toy from a huge treasure chest, brimming with
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