Summer Guide 2020 | Page 10

Take A Bite Out Of Rhode Island! Book Today! Summertime in Rhode Island and its surrounding areas is simply incomparable, as most locals (including this one!) will attest. Nonetheless, we also must acknowledge that the summer of 2020 may be a little, well, different. It is my sincerest hope that by the time you get your hands on this guide, you are able to thoroughly enjoy the warmer months in these parts, including our miles of coastline (see which stretch of sand is calling your name by checking out our beach chart on page 48), our deluge of family fun (page 62) and adult-friendly activities (see: the brewery breakdown on page 52, bar list on page 54 and vineyard trail on page 58), our extensive foodie scene (feast your eyes on page 12 for seafood staples, 18 for al fresco Four Presidents thought it was worth the trip. Today you can tour the mansion and sculpture gardens, attend year-round cultural and educational events, host your own outing or celebration in our fabulous ballroom. Conveniently located in the center of Bristol village. options, 24 for global eats and 26 for the best of the brunch), our diverse shopping destinations (page 32) and more. However, in the event that some of the stricter COVID-19-related limitations are still in place, we’ve gone ahead and compiled a list of social-distancing-approved doings. Flip to page 64 to see how you can still get your Ocean State fix — and just remember to keep the suggestions from the rest of the book in mind for later this year or even summer 2021. So, whether you’re a newcomer (welcome!) or a local (hey neighbor!), or whether you’re out and about or stuck inside, I’m confident that this guide will help you make the most of this glorious season in Little Rhody and beyond. Have a wicked good summer! Plan your own historic trip at lindenplace.org 8    YOUR ULTIMATE SUMMER GUIDE 2020 Kait Murray Associate Editor, Rhode Island Monthly [email protected] P.S. Watch out for this symbol throughout the issue to see what should be on your SUMMER BUCKET LIST!