3 Articles tagged "waterfront"

With miles of dramatic coastline, Rhode Island towns have functioned as important seaports since the 17th century. Newport Rhode Island real estate boasts a wide variety of residences and condominiums in all styles and price ranges. If historic Newport is of interest, the city is an antique home lover's dream, providing a living history of American architecture. Newport RI real estate boasts period homes nestled among the highest concentration of colonial houses in the nation, magnificent mansions built by titans of industry in the late nineteenth century, and stately Victorians with water views, all within walking of downtown and some of New England’s best beaches. Residents and visitors enjoy museums, theatres, and music festivals as well as shops, galleries, and fabulous restaurants in the City by the Sea.

Named one of the "last great places" in the northern hemisphere by the Nature Conservancy, Block Island is located 12 miles off coastal Rhode Island.  This unique island possesses 17 miles of pristine beaches, spectacular 200' ocean bluffs, winding roads, and 25 miles of walking trails, as well as being home to many rare and endangered plants and animals.  Ownership of Block Island real estate is the perfect opportunity for those wishing to partake of the island’s treasures.

Ocean and miles of shoreline are a large part of the area of Rhode Island known as South County.