Jamestown, Rhode Island
by Sara E. Pratt
We've all experienced the euphoria that
washes over you at the beginning of a vacation to somewhere new -- a
little town or village tucked away in a sweet corner of the region. You
pick up the real estate digests stacked at store entrances; you linger
in front of the fliers posted in agency windows. At breakfast on the
second day, you turn to your traveling companion and announce, "We
should move here."
The spell usually wears off when you get home.
But there are some exceptions to that rule, and one of them is
Jamestown, Rhode Island, on Conanicut Island at the mouth of
Narragansett Bay. This sleepy village presents a striking contrast to
Newport, its bustling, high-profile neighbor to the east. With a
population of 5,600 -- one of the smallest of the state's 39 towns --
Jamestown is both a residential community and a seaside resort that
doesn't feel like one, even at the height of the summer season.
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By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright
Globe correspondents
May 20, 2014
Jamestown, R.I.: An escape from hustle and bustle
What a difference a trip over the bridge can make. (Or a ferry boat ride
across the bay.) Moments from touristy Newport, but worlds away from
its hustle and bustle, is this quiet and quaint town on pretty Conanicut
Island at the mouth of Narragansett Bay. Jamestown was once a summer
haven for the East Coast wealthy, where several elegant hotels and grand
summer cottages lined the beachfront. Today, it’s a delightful blend of
homes and historic sites, a handful of local shops and restaurants, and
acres of pristine preservation land, open spaces, and sweeping vistas.
Consider bringing bicycles; the island, only 9 miles long and 1 mile
wide, is a great place to pedal, with miles of dedicated cycling trails
and scenic backroads.
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