Travel
We are so appreciative that you are willing to travel for our special day! Whether you're local to the area or coming into town, we hope you find some time to enjoy all the Rhode Island has to offer and see why we love it so much! We've added directions, recommended hotels and links to our favorite spots, below.
Directions
Flying
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Amtrak
Providence, RI – Amtrak/T Station (PVD)
Whether you are flying or taking the Amtrak, we recommend renting a car! A car will not only allow for easy travel to the Bristol area, but it will give you the freedom to see the sights!
Driving
The Town of Bristol is located approximately 10 miles south of Interstate 195 and 4 miles from RI-24. However, there are more hotel options in the Newport/Middletown area.
Accommodations
Airbnb/Vrbo
Both platforms have some great options in the Bristol/Portsmouth/Newport area. Grab a house with some friends and enjoy the weekend!
Bristol Harbor Inn
259 Thames Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Only a 3-minute drive from the venue, this is one of the only hotels in the beautiful downtown of Bristol. Space is limited!
Founder's Brook Motel & Suites
314 Boyds Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Set on 4 wooded acres, this laid-back motel is 3.2 miles from the Herreshoff Marine Museum, a 6-minute drive.
Holiday Inn Express Newport North - Middletown
855 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
Located in Middletown, just outside Newport, this is a great option for something that is set between the wedding venue in Bristol and downtown Newport.
Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Middletown
317 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
Located in Middletown, just outside Newport, this is a great option for something that is set between the wedding venue in Bristol and downtown Newport.
Hotels in downtown Newport
Downtown Newport is filled with hotels of all different types! These tend to be more expensive but gives you the luxury of staying in the hustle and bustle of Newport. Spoil yourself with water views at the Newport Harbor Island Resort, be in the middle of everything at the Hammetts Hotel or feel some New England charm with boutique hotels/B&Bs!
Things To Do
Food & Drink
Thames Waterside Bar and Grill
251 THAMES ST, Bristol, RI 02809
Looking for a place to grab a drink before the ceremony begins? We got you covered! Check out the rooftop at Thames Waterside. It's only a 3-minute drive, or 15-minute walk from the wedding venue.
The Beach House
805 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809
Right on the water in Bristol, the Beach House has a lovely outdoor bar and patio. Great spot to grab lunch or watch the sunset!
Bristol Oyster Bar
448 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809
You can never get enough oysters in New England! Check out this small Oyster Bar, we highly recommend the shrimp cocktail.
Brick Pizza Co
500 Wood St, Bristol, RI 02809
Located in historic Bristol, RI, Brick Pizza Co. serves brick oven pizzas + craft cocktails made with locally-sourced ingredients.
Benjamin's
254 Thames St, Newport, RI 02804
Our favorite spot: Benjamin's! Dive-bar feel with great seafood and a raw bar.
Castle Hill Inn
590 Ocean Ave, Newport, RI 02840
Further outside the downtown featuring a large lawn and spectacular views of the bay. Best for a drink on the adirondack chairs while watching the boats go by.
The Black Pearl
30 Bannister's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
A Newport classic! Sit outside and grab some chowder and a mudslide, they're the best in town!
Midtown Oyster Bar
345 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
Looking for oysters in Newport? You came to the right place!
Smoke House
31 Scott Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
Great spot to grab a quick drink or some late-night food!
Shopping
Thames Street and America's Cup Ave
Newport was named one of the best walking cities in the U.S.! Walk up and down America's Cup Ave and lower Thames Street for cute boutiques, nautical giftshops and more!
Our recommendation: Newport Jerky Company
Bowen's Wharf
Bustling wharf with boutiques, cafes, restaurants and galleries.
Outdoor & Nature
Easton Beach
175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840
Hit an ocean beach for the day at Easton Beach! There is public parking and restrooms at the beach.
Our recommendation: Get the lobster rolls at the boardwalk cafe or walk across the street to Flo's Clam Shack for fried clams!
Cliff Walk
36 Cliff Terrace, Newport, RI 02840
Take a stroll on the Newport Cliff walk and check out the views of the ocean and some of Rhode Island's most beautiful mansions!
Newport Harbor Tour
24 Bannister's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
There are more tour companies operating out of Newport Habor, but our favorite is Newport Classic Cruises.
Newport Mansions
424 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840
Newport boasts several stunning Mansions right along the water. Check out the Newport Mansions Preservation Society and book your tour, today!
Fort Adams State Park
80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840
Fort Adams State Park is a public recreation and historic area preserving Fort Adams, a large coastal fortification located at the harbor mouth. The Park offers an exceptional panoramic view of both Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI 02809
Estate on 33 acres featuring a mansion & expansive gardens (with rare plants) offering group tours.
Colt State Park
Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809
Park's 464 acres offers panoramic Bay views, groomed lawns, trails, picnic tables & a museum.
International Tennis Hall of Fame
194 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840
Home of the 1st U.S. Open championship in 1881, plus tennis history, exhibits, memorabilia & courts.
Newport Car Museum
1947 W Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
The private collection of 100+ automobiles at the Newport Car Museum focuses on eight decades of modern industrial automotive design and celebrates cars as works of art. From the 1950s to the present, separate galleries have been carefully curated to appeal not just to grandfathers, fathers and teenage sons but to men and women of all ages.