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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

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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

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Yarmouth Launch Ramp, Bass River

6/22/2010

Yarmouth Launch Ramp at the entrance to BASS RIVER is easily reached from South Street, off Rt 28 and has ample short term trailer parking. SEE MORE

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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

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Museum of Yachting

5/6/2010

Waypoint for Nautical History Buffs The Museum of Yachting at Fort Adams State Park is a must-see for those in tow with yachting traditions. New exhibits each summer span 150 years of history. Glimpse, for example, life aboard the 1885 schooner Coronet. Take the Oldport Water Taxi to the Museum… SEE MORE

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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

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