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East-Bay
refers to an area of Rhode Island located east of Narragansett Bay. The Bay divides the state into two parts. East Bay contains the communities of Bristol, Barrington, Little Compton, Tiverton and Warren. The term West Bay refers to the area on the west side of Narragansett Bay, and includes the towns of Warwick, Cranston, East Greenwich and Jamestown. West Bay also contains the towns on Aquidneck Island and Block Island. East Bay is a peninsula rich in nautical history and natural beauty. Charming seaside villages with beautiful tree-lined streets and historical mansions create the quintessential in New England coastal living. The area has an abundance of seafood restaurants, museums, antique stores and eclectic shops. Recreational activities in East Bay include biking along a scenic 14.5 mile paved trail, hiking along Narragansett Bay, boating, fishing, sailing and golf. Other attractions include Mount Hope Farm, which offers over 200 acres of historic buildings that date to the 1680s, along with woodlands, ponds, streams, meadows and walking trails. Museums in East Bay include the Bristol Art Museum, Herreshoff Marine Museum and Americas Cup Hall of Fame, and Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum. The East Bay town of Barrington was included on Money Magazine's list of "100 Best Places to Live in the United States" and is home to Barrington Town Beach, which overlooks Narragansett Bay.
Surrounding areas: Bristol, Rhode Island (2.2 mi), Warren, Rhode Island (2.9 mi), Barrington, Rhode Island (3.5 mi), Prudence Island, Rhode Island (5.8 mi), Warwick, Rhode Island (5.8 mi), Tiverton, Rhode Island (6.5 mi), East Greenwich, Rhode Island (8.1 mi)
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East Bay Vacation Rentals
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East Bay Hotels and Resorts
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| Hotels & Motels |
Founder's Brook Motel & Suites | 314 Boyd's Ln | Portsmouth, RI | 5.1 mi. | (401) 683-1244 | Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick | One Thurber St | Warwick, RI | 5.9 mi. | (401) 734-9600 | Sheraton Tara | 1850 PO Rd | Warwick, RI | 5.9 mi. | (401) 738-4000 | Quality Inn Fall River/somerset | 1878 Wilbur Ave | Somerset, MA | 6.4 mi. | (508) 678-4545 | Swansea Motor Inn | 999 Gar Hwy | Swansea, MA | 7.1 mi. | (508) 675-7700 | Best Western Providence-Seekonk Inn | 45 Mink St | Seekonk, MA | 7.2 mi. | (508) ''6-4927 | Hampton Inn & Suites Warwick | 2100 Post Rd | Warwick, RI | 7.4 mi. | (401) 739-8888 | Radisson Airport Hotel Providence | 2081 Post Rd | Warwick, RI | 7.4 mi. | (401) 739-3000 | Days Inn Fall River | 332 Milliken Blvd | Fall River, MA | 7.6 mi. | (508) 676-1991 | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 901 Jefferson Blvd | Warwick, RI | 7.6 mi. | (401) 736-5000 | Comfort Inn | 341 Highland Ave | Seekonk, MA | 7.9 mi. | (508) 336-7900 | Courtyard By Marriott | 55 Jefferson Park Rd | Warwick, RI | 8.0 mi. | (401) 467-6900 | Fairfield Inn | 36 Jefferson Blvd | Warwick, RI | 8.0 mi. | (401) 941-6600 | Howard Johnson Lodge | 20 Jefferson Blvd | Warwick, RI | 8.1 mi. | (401) 467-9800 | Residence Inn By Marriott Warwick | 500 Kilvert St | Warwick, RI | 8.1 mi. | (401) 737-7100 | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 268 Metro Center Blvd | Warwick, RI | 8.2 mi. | (401) 732-6667 | Ramada Inn | 940 Forbes Rd | Seekonk, MA | 8.3 mi. | (508) 336-7300 | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 33 International Way | Warwick, RI | 8.3 mi. | (401) 738-0008 | Extended Stay America | 1000 Warren Ave | East Providence, RI | 8.4 mi. | (401) 272-1661 | Crowne Plaza Hotel At The Crossings | 801 Greenwich Ave | Warwick, RI | 8.4 mi. | (401) 732-6000 | Johnson & Wales Inn | 213 Taunton Ave | Seekonk, MA | 9.4 mi. | (508) 336-8700 | Extended Stay America Providence Warwick | 245 W Natick Rd | Warwick, RI | 9.6 mi. | (401) 732-2547 | Hampton Inn Fall River/Westport | 53 Old Bedford Rd | Westport, MA | 9.9 mi. | (508) 675-8500 | Radisson Hotel Providence Harbor | 220 India St | Providence, RI | 10.0 mi. | (401) 272-5577 | Extended Stay America | 1200 Division Rd | West Warwick, RI | 10.2 mi. | (401) 885-3161 | Comfort Suites | 10 Keyes Way | West Warwick, RI | 10.4 mi. | (401) 826-1800 | 4 D Motel | 1693 Gar Hwy | Somerset, MA | 10.5 mi. | (508) 678-9071 | Best Western Fall River | 360 Airport Rd | Fall River, MA | 10.6 mi. | (508) 672-0011 | Econo Lodge | 1359 W Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 10.7 mi. | (410) 849-2718 | Hotel Providence | 311 Westiminster St | Providence, RI | 10.8 mi. | (401) 861-8000 | Providence Biltmore Hotel | 11 Dorrance St | Providence, RI | 10.8 mi. | (401) 421-0700 | Renaissance Providence Hotel | 5 Ave Of The Arts | Providence, RI | 10.8 mi. | (401) 276-0014 | Westin Hotel Providence | 1 W Exchange St | Providence, RI | 10.8 mi. | (401) 598-8000 | Hilton Providence | 21 Atwells Ave | Providence, RI | 10.9 mi. | (401) 831-3900 | Providence Courtyard | 32 Exchange Ter | Providence, RI | 10.9 mi. | (401) 272-1191 | Courtyard Marriott | 9 Commerce Dr | Middletown, RI | 11.2 mi. | (401) 849-8000 | Holiday Inn Express Middletown | 855 W Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 11.4 mi. | (401) 848-7128 | Providence Marriott Hotel | 1 Orms St | Providence, RI | 11.4 mi. | (401) 272-2400 | Springhill Suites By Marriott | 14 JP Murphy Hwy | West Warwick, RI | 11.4 mi. | (401) 822-1244 | Days Inn Of Newport | 425 E Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 11.8 mi. | (401) 846-3555 |
| Bed & Breakfast |
Carriage House Inn | 93 Miantonomi Ave | Middletown, RI | 12.8 mi. | (401) 841-0018 | Emma C'S Bed & Breakfast | 18 French Farm Rd | Attleboro, MA | 15.3 mi. | (508) 226-6365 |
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East Bay Weather & Climate
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Southeastern Massachusetts has a continental climate with maritime influences. Some areas are classified as humid continental, and others are humid subtropical. Summers are warm and humid with the possibility of thunderstorms. Occasionally these storms are severe with hail and heavy downpours. Winters are cold and snowy, with most snowfall occurring between December and March. Spring and autumn are mild, but changeable depending on the wind direction and jet stream. Cool sea breezes are common, especially in spring. Fog is also commonplace, especially in spring and early summer. Tropical storms or hurricanes are possible, especially in early autumn, but not common. Most hurricanes weaken by the time they reach Massachusetts.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
January |
37°F |
20°F |
4.37 in. |
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February |
39°F |
22°F |
3.45 in. |
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March |
47°F |
30°F |
4.43 in. |
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April |
58°F |
39°F |
4.16 in. |
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May |
68°F |
48°F |
3.66 in. |
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June |
77°F |
57°F |
3.38 in. |
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July |
82°F |
64°F |
3.17 in. |
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August |
80°F |
62°F |
3.90 in. |
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September |
73°F |
54°F |
3.70 in. |
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October |
62°F |
43°F |
3.69 in. |
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November |
52°F |
35°F |
4.40 in. |
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December |
42°F |
25°F |
4.14 in. |
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East Bay Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Theodore Francis Green State airport (PVD) located about 6 miles northwest of East Bay in Providence, Rhode Island, the Quonset State airport (OQU) located approximately 8 miles southwest of East Bay in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located roughly 49 miles northeast of East Bay in Boston, Massachusetts, the Worcester Regional airport (ORH) located around 49 miles northwest of East Bay in Worcester, Massachusetts, Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) located about 53 miles north of East Bay in Bedford, Massachusetts, and finally the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 73 miles west of East Bay in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
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East Bay Attractions
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| Amusement and Theme Parks |
Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 25.3 mi. | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 47.3 mi. | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 65.8 mi. | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 71.8 mi. | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 72.4 mi. | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 74.7 mi. | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 76.0 mi. | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 83.3 mi. | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 85.0 mi. | |
| Water Parks |
Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 14.1 mi. | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 14.4 mi. | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 30.4 mi. | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 34.7 mi. | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 35.0 mi. | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 88.5 mi. | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 99.3 mi. | |
| Golf Courses |
Fairlawn Golf Course | Lincoln | RI | 1.2 mi. | | Bristol Golf Club | Bristol | RI | 1.9 mi. | | Montaup Country Club | Portsmouth | RI | 5.2 mi. | | Wampanoag Golf Course | North Swansea | MA | 5.3 mi. | | Goddard State Memorial Park | Warwick | RI | 5.5 mi. | | Touisset Country Club | Swansea | MA | 6.1 mi. | | Swansea Country Club | Swansea | MA | 6.8 mi. | | Green Valley Country Club | Portsmouth | RI | 6.9 mi. | | Silver Spring Golf Course | East Providence | RI | 7.4 mi. | | Firefly Golf Course | Seekonk | MA | 7.7 mi. | | East Greenwich Golf & Country Club | East Greenwich | RI | 7.8 mi. | | Mulligans Island Golf & Entertainment Center | Cranston | RI | 8.5 mi. | | Orchard Course at Newport National Golf Club | Middletown | RI | 10.4 mi. | | Button Hole Golf & Learning Center | Providence | RI | 10.5 mi. | | Midville Country Club | West Warwick | RI | 10.5 mi. | | Triggs Memorial Golf Course | Providence | RI | 10.5 mi. | | Hidden Hollow Country Club | Rehoboth | MA | 10.7 mi. | | Hillside Country Club | Rehoboth | MA | 10.7 mi. | | Middlebrook Country Club | Rehoboth | MA | 10.7 mi. | | Sun Valley Golf Course | Rehoboth | MA | 10.7 mi. | | Cranston Country Club | Cranston | RI | 11.3 mi. | | Rehoboth Country Club | Rehoboth | MA | 12.5 mi. | | North Kingstown Municipal Golf Club | North Kingstown | RI | 12.7 mi. | | Woodland Greens & Country Club | North Kingstown | RI | 12.7 mi. | | Jamestown Golf Course | Jamestown | RI | 13.2 mi. | | Rolling Greens Golf Course | North Kingstown | RI | 13.5 mi. | | Yawgoo Valley Golf Course | Exeter | RI | 14.4 mi. | | Exeter Country Club | Exeter | RI | 15.0 mi. | | Locust Valley Golf Course | Attleboro | MA | 17.3 mi. | | Stone E Lea Golf Course | Attleboro | MA | 17.3 mi. | |
| Ski Areas |
Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 60.1 mi. | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 61.8 mi. | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 76.2 mi. | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 81.6 mi. | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 88.0 mi. | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 98.3 mi. | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 99.0 mi. | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 102.3 mi. | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 102.3 mi. | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 103.1 mi. | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 105.0 mi. | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 106.2 mi. | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 111.4 mi. | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 117.6 mi. | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 119.1 mi. | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 119.6 mi. | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 119.6 mi. | |
| State Parks |
Colt State Park | | RI | 2.1 mi. | | Haines Memorial State Park | | RI | 4.5 mi. | | Salter Grove State Park | | RI | 5.7 mi. | | Pawtuxet State Park | | RI | 6.5 mi. | | Goddard Memorial State Park | | RI | 7.1 mi. | | Squantum Woods State Park | | RI | 7.7 mi. | | Dodsworth Beach State Park | | RI | 9.4 mi. | | Meshanticut State Park | | RI | 9.8 mi. | | Cocumscussoc State Park | | RI | 11.1 mi. | | Dyerville State Park | | RI | 12.0 mi. | | Dighton Rock State Park | | MA | 13.3 mi. | | Peter Randall State Park | | RI | 14.5 mi. | | Lincoln Woods State Park | | RI | 15.2 mi. | | Fort Adams State Park | | RI | 15.3 mi. | | Fort Wetherill State Park | | RI | 15.5 mi. | | Ocean Drive State Park | | RI | 16.8 mi. | | Demarest Lloyd Memorial State Park | | MA | 20.5 mi. | | Watson Pond State Park | | MA | 20.5 mi. | | Dawley Memorial State Park | | RI | 20.8 mi. | | Diamond Hill State Park | | RI | 22.3 mi. | |
| Museums |
Marine Museum at Fall River | Fall River | MA | 7.7 mi. | (History) | Battleship Cove | Fall River | MA | 7.7 mi. | (History) | Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education Center | Providence | RI | 10.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | Museum of Natural History & Cormack Planetarium | Providence | RI | 10.8 mi. | (Science) | Rhode Island School of Design museum | Providence | RI | 10.8 mi. | (Art) | Providence Children's Museum | Providence | RI | 10.8 mi. | (Children's) | Malbone Estate | Newport | RI | 13.9 mi. | (History) | Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport History | Newport | RI | 13.9 mi. | (History) | Newport Art Museum | Newport | RI | 13.9 mi. | (Art) | The Ladd School Virtual Museum | Exeter | RI | 14.4 mi. | (History) | South County Museum | Narragansett | RI | 18.3 mi. | (History) | New Bedford Whaling Museum | New Bedford | MA | 19.4 mi. | (History) | Kendall Whaling Museum | Sharon | MA | 30.6 mi. | (History) | Plimoth Plantation | Plymouth | MA | 37.6 mi. | (History) | Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House | Stonington | CT | 39.7 mi. | (History) | Willard House Museum | Grafton | MA | 40.7 mi. | (Technology) | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic | CT | 41.5 mi. | (History) | Davis Museum and Cultural Center | Wellesley | MA | 41.9 mi. | (Art) | Cape Cod Childre's Museum | Mashpee | MA | 42.5 mi. | (Children's) | Benjamin Nye Homestead | East Sandwich | MA | 44.1 mi. | (History) |
| Zoos and Aquariums |
Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 10.8 mi. | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 41.5 mi. | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 47.8 mi. | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 47.8 mi. | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 105.0 mi. | |
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