Middletown

Getting there

By car To get into Middletown, or anywhere on Aquidneck Island, you can take one of three bridges: The Newport Bridge (Claiborne Pell Bridge), from Jamestown, Rhode Island, The Sakonnet River Bridge, from Tiverton, Rhode Island, or the Mount Hope Bridge, from Bristol, Rhode Island.

By plane 1 Newport State Airport (NPT IATA), ☏ +1 401 846-9400. Small and does not offer commercial flights. It does accommodate small private planes and helicopters.

Getting around

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) offers (in season) daily trolley/bus service to all major points of interest in Middletown.

See

Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd, ☏ +1 401 848-5161. Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM and on Sundays noon-5PM. They have public tours from 1-3PM so it is convenient to stop by after lunch. If you prefer going at a different time you can still visit their wine shop and have a wine tasting. They sample award winning wines and have an amazing selection for the wine connoisseur. 1 Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 3rd Beach Rd, ☏ +1 401 846-2577. Daily 9AM-5PM. A 300-acre sanctuary for deer, fox, over 300 species of birds. Marked nature trails of up to 1.1 mi each (no pets permitted on trails). Lovely coastal views. $4. (updated May 2018) Sachuest Town Beach, Sachuset Point Rd. Known as Second Beach to locals, this is the largest beach in this area. Here you can find great surf, fine sand, showers, and a concession stand. Seasonal parking passes are available in the beginning of the summer season. Third Beach, Third Beach Rd. This beach is known for its calm surf, which is perfect for water sports and small children. There are no public bathrooms or concession stand offered at this beach, but parking is available. 2 Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, 769 Sachuest Point Rd, ☏ +1 401 619-2680. Sunrise to sunset (or after sunset with a night fishing permit); visitor center 10AM - 4PM. A large, 242 acre refuge that is ideal for brisk walks and scenic views. Many, roughly 1.1 mile long trails some follow the shoreline for calming walks. Sachuest is a great area for bird watching. Saltwater fishing allowed with permit. (updated May 2018)

Do

Flaherty Charters. Charter a fishing boat. Newport National Golf Club, ☏ +1 401 848-9690. 324 Mitchell's Lane. 18 holes, par 72, 7,244 yards, rating: 74.4, slope: 138. Rated #1 in Rhode Island by Golf Digest and GolfWeek. Skydive Newport, Newport State Airport, ☏ +1 401-845-0393. Skydive Newport offers exhilarating and breathtaking experiences. With highly trained staff and exceptional safety equipment, Skydive Newport makes sure all experiences are as safe as possible. The jump areas include over the various beaches in Newport as well as Narragansett Bay. Tandem jumps are $210 per person. Photos and videos may also be taken and purchased ($80 per person for photos only, $120 for photo and video). Potter’s League for Animals, 87 Olifant Ln, ☏ +1 401 846-8276. 10AM-4PM. a great pet adoption organization. They provide temporary housing for stray cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and rabbits. It is a great place to adopt a new pet. Island Cinemas 10, 866 W Main St, ☏ +1 401 847-3456.

Buy

Island Sports (sporting goods), 86 Aquidneck Ave, ☏ +1 401-846-4421.

Eat

Anthony's Seafood & Restaurant, 963 Aquidneck Ave, ☏ +1 401-848-5058. Atlantic Grille, 91 Aquidneck Ave, ☏ +1 401-849-4440, [email protected]. Hours: Monday - Thursday 6AM - 3PM, Friday 6AM - 8PM, Saturday 6AM - 3PM, Sunday 6AM - 2PM. Great service, a relaxing environment and good food. Becky's Real BBQ, 82 East Main Rd, ☏ +1 401-841-9909. Custom House Coffee, 796 Aquidneck Ave, ☏ +1 401-842-0008. Flo's Clam Shack & Raw Bar, 44 Wave Ave, ☏ +1 401-847-8141. A great place for fish and chips - or any fried sea food (Bar upstairs). Open during the spring - Thursday and Sunday from 11AM - 9PM, and Friday and Saturday from 4PM - 9PM. Frosty Freeze, 496 East Main Rd, ☏ +1 401-846-1697. Frosty Freeze is a great place to grab a delicious Ice Cream treat. They are open from 1 April, through 30 September - a schedule they have stayed true to for the last 51 years. They have a wide variety of both soft serve and 'hard' serve ice cream - as well as shakes, sundaes, and anything else you might expect at an ice cream shop. They are located right off of East Main road, and have a small area with picnic tables to sit at. Get there early, because the line usually stretches around the side of the building on a summer night. Del's Lemonade of Middletown, 729 West Main Rd. Del's lemonade has been around for some time. While all stores don't carry every flavor, Del's has 'on tap' Lemon, Watermelon, Cherry, Peach/Mango, Blueberry, Light Lemon, Grapefruit and Pomegranate lemonades. This is not regular lemonade, but closer to a 'slushy' - having the flavor mixed in with chopped up ice chunks (and often times pieces of actual lemon). They have trucks and carts that are located all over Aquidneck Island - where you can pick up a lemonade to cool off. Tito's Cantina Mexican Grill, 651 West Main Rd, ☏ +1 401-849-4222. M-F 11AM - 9PM, Sa noon - 8PM, Su 11AM - 9:30PM. Check out Tito's Tacos for some great tasting Mexican food. This place has a great menu and has a bar. As so

Sleep

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport, 28 Wave Ave. Carriage House Inn, 93 Miantonomi Ave, ☏ +1 401-841-0018. Hampton Inn & Suites, 317 West Main Rd, ☏ +1 401-848-6555. (Route 114). Howard Johnson Inn, 351 West Main Rd, ☏ +1 401-849-2000. (Route 114). Paradise Motel, 459 Aquidneck Ave (Route 138A), ☏ +1 401-847-1500. East Island Reserve Hotel, 985 East Main Rd, ☏ +1 401-845-8300. (Route 138). Sea Whale Motel, 150 Aquidneck Ave (Route 138A), ☏ +1 401-846-7071. Residence Inn by Marriott, 325 West Main Rd, ☏ +1 401 845-2005. All-suite hotel, 2 miles from downtown Newport, offers separate areas for sleeping, living, eating, and a fully equipped kitchen. Indoor swimming pool & whirlpool. Free hot breakfast buffet daily, social events M-Th, beer and wine bar, summer barbeques, and free internet.