5 Ways To Get the Most Out of the Ghiorse Factor This Weekend

Saturday, June 19, 2010

SUMMER ACTIVITY by Tracey Minkin, GoLocalProv Lifestyle Editor

You've got a Saturday Ghiorse Factor of 9... what's the best way to take advantage of those sunny skies, warm breezes, and just a touch of summery humidity?

Go Cruising.

The water might still be too chilly for swimming, but playing around on Narragansett Bay is a perfect way to spend a Saturday with this kind of GF. Take a narrated cruise with Rhode Island Bay Cruises past 10 Rhode Island Lighthouses in Narragansett Bay along with a complete Newport Harbor Tour. This 30-mile cruise also takes you past 10 islands, under the Jamestown & Newport Bridges, past mansions, historic Fort Adams and many other famous Rhode Island sights. Rhode Island Bay Cruises, 295-4040.

Go To Newport... On the Ferry.

It's a perfect day for strolling the wharfs of Newport, and no better way to do it today than via the Providence-Newport Ferry, adding a whole extra layer of fun to the day's expedition. Add a beach exploration at Easton's Beach and a stop at Save The Bay's Exploration Center. Pay a visit to the center's very rare Calico Lobster, Clawdius.

Go Gardening.

A great Ghiorse Factor is perfect for morning gardening... and as the day heats up, take yourself to Kinney Azalea Gardens for a stroll, inspiration, and even shopping. The six acres here in Kingston contains more than 500 varieties of azalea and rhododendrun... the manager will even dig up a plant for purchase. 2391 Kingstown Rd, Kingston, 783-2396 or 782-8847.

Go Swimming.

One of the first bodies of water to hit in the early summer is at Lincoln Woods State Park... before the crowds hit. A hot sunny day is just right for the fresh water, and the walk around the shore in mostly shade is the perfect complement. Swim now before the crowds get big. 2 Manchester Print Works Rd, Lincoln, 723-7892.

Go To The Movies.

Warm days and balmy nights are perfect for drive-in movies, and Rhode Island is lucky to have the Rustic Tri-View Drive-In easily reachable from every part of the state, mid-route-146 in North Smithfield. With a carload paying $20, it's the best deal around. Bring your own snacks, chairs, and a large radio to tune into the frequency for one of three screens. Double features start at dusk. Route 146, North Smithfield, 769-7601.

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