Market Basket, Rockport

7/27/2010 - It’s a bit of a walk if you arrive by boat, but a trip to the Market Basket for some baguettes, the latest New York Times, and a few choice provisions is worth the trip. The sandwiches are some of the best in the midcoast, encompassing everything from a reuben… SEE MORE

Rayr Wine and Spirits, Rockport Harbor

7/27/2010 - Every ship needs a well-stocked liquor locker, and Rockport is home to a wonderful place to replenish the libations. RAYR offers more than 500 different wines as well as a delightful selection of port, rum, and other liquors. The owners opened the store a couple of years ago after attending… SEE MORE

Watch Hill Lighthouse

7/10/2010 - Station established: 1808; Present lighthouse built: 1856; Automated: 1986 Construction material: Granite with brick lining Height of tower: 45 feet; Height of focal plane: 61 feet Earlier optic: Fourth order Fresnel (1856); Present optic: VRB-25 Characteristic: Alternating red and white flash every 2.5 seconds Fog signal: One blast every 30… SEE MORE

Potter’s Cove

6/28/2010 - Potter's Cove is a popular destination for boaters throughout Narragansett Bay. Listed on NOAA charts as Potter Cove, it is known by most locals as Potter's Cove. Located in the northeast  corner of Prudence Island (Prudence Island is an inhabited island which is part of the town of Portsmouth.  Prudence… SEE MORE

Brant Point Lighthouse

6/23/2010 - Brant Point Light was established in 1746, automated in 1965, and is still in operation (as of 2010). The light station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 1987. The lighthouse image is used often as a representation of Nantucket on t-shirts, posters and advertisements.… SEE MORE

Coastal Roasters, Tiverton

6/6/2010 - If a good cup of coffee is what you need, check out Coastal Roasters in Tiverton. It’s highly recommended and faces the basin to provide a beautiful view. Coastal Roasters has been hand-roasting coffee daily in their Tiverton location since 2002. In addition to great coffee and espresso you'll find… SEE MORE

Newport Bridge

12/17/2009 - The Claiborne Pell Bridge, commonly known as the Newport Bridge, is a suspension bridge operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority that spans the East Passage of the Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island (northeastern United States), connecting the City of Newport on Aquidneck Island and the Town of… SEE MORE