RHODE ISLAND: I Drove The (Surprisingly Long) Coastline - Toured Bristol, Newport & Westerly

I explored the surprisingly long Rhode Island coast, visiting the cities of Bristol, Newport & Westerly as well as the Point Judith Lighthouse..
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[@douglasdea637]

Rhode Island is a true gem of America. Small, but it shines brighter than most places.

[@AndreaLKL72]

Yay this is the earliest I’ve bee! We are so busy watching old videos from the beginning. My parents have stayed with me this week & we all agree on your videos! From my 70 yr old parents to my 20 yr old kids. Keep em coming! ❤

[@KKeller_]

You single ❤

[@melissavines4153]

True story. My great grandfather was the longest serving lighthouse keeper on Goat Island in Newport. The original lighthouse has been moved (?) altered over the years, and I believe it’s part of a hotel on Goat Island now. I’m going to visit it for the first time in my 65 years, next week . Your videos are awesome. Thanks for your great work!

[@joycelebaron2582]

Oh how cool! (I couldn't think where Goat Island was for a second even though I was born in RI almost 65 years ago. From what I've read The Goat Island Lighthouse is now on the property of the Hyatt Hotel Resort on Goat Island. Have an excellent trip and family experience!

[@melissavines4153]

@@joycelebaron2582 Yes! If u google longest serving lighthouse keeper on GI RI, he comes up. Charles Shoeneman. Excited, as I was raised in the South, but have always been totally intrigued by all of New England, it’s architecture, and it’s people I’ve met over the years. I have never been this far from home though, so I’m a bit anxious as well. Thanks for your reply

[@tamedshrew235]

Wonderful family story- hope your trip brings you great happiness

[@joycelebaron2582]

@@melissavines4153 I Googled him, Cool Don't be anxious if you can help it. RI people are a little reserved at first but once you get to know them they'll give you he shirt off their backs and help you in any way they can!

[@jakedoe1302]

What was her name ?

[@elviaheredia6539]

Oh, thank you for stopping and filming the cat. What a beautiful cat. Thank you, thank you. I love cats. I get excited every time you come across one and you give it some time. This one was a beauty.

[@sycove1]

The flag alongside the Canadian one on the old house in Newport is the Royal Flag of Scotland, known as the Lion Rampant. It dates to the early 13th century and is the personal banner of the British Royal Family in Scotland.

[@user-vy5xo4ri5y]

If you notice, Bristol’s main street has a red, white, and blue stripe where it is usually yellow. They have a 4th of July parade in there every year. The tradition started in 1785.

[@beardedba]

Been that way since the 70s.

[@nelliep1530]

I believe that's the oldest 4th of July parade in the country.

[@machellec6517]

@@nelliep1530it is the oldest 4th July parade in this country and each gets bigger

[@unicorn-cat]

I didn't want this video to end. Wish there could have been a separate one on each town. Loved it!!!

[@redwolfexr]

And he skipped over Jamestown, Portsmouth, Middletown and Charlestown. Jamestown in particular is small but interesting. (the island between the bridges on the way out of Newport) Biggest regret I had in RI was that I didn't have a motorcycle when I lived there, and the truck I drove was oversized so I didn't explore as much. When I went to Charlotte years later I bought a 400cc bike and absolutely do not regret it. I had a beat up old Texas Highway Dept. long bed extended cab. Not lifted or a dually or anything - but a PITA in those cities. Dual fuel so I mostly ran on LPG, which was cool.

[@thomas3059]

I'm from Westley Rhode Island thank you for the tour, it's been 30 years since I've been there.

[@tomcripps7229]

It's amazing how well built these homes are from 100s of years ago. Most homes today that were built 20-30 years ago are ready to be torn down. Great video. I've never seen anything from Rhode Island before.

[@claregale9011]

I love watching these videos I'm in the u.k. and you realise how young the u.s are , my local church was built in 1070s , my local pub goes back to 1500s , it just shows 100yrs is a long time in America 100 miles is a long way in the u.k. 😊 looks a beautiful place though Rhodes Island.

[@redwolfexr]

Newport is a tourist based seasonal town. Many of those shops will greatly reduce their hours and close after Labor day. That is why Newport was so "busy" and had all those people. The "winter" off season rents were less than $1000/mo all in for pretty nice places. The "seasonal" rates were that much a WEEK. I lived in Middletown an entire off season, Sept-May. (you would have passed my old house when you crossed the strand from Middletown near the "strand") Come back a month later and the whole feel of the city will be different. And much cheaper.

[@beardedba]

Being a former Bristolian growing up there in my youth, the best history exploration one can start is in the graveyards. The oldest of them reveal the shipping magnates, explorers, business titans, movie starts and public figures. As a kid I practically lived at the Haffenraffer Museum next to Linden Place. My grandparents home on Central Street was built in 1732, and had "the oldest original front door in RI". Travelling this nation I can tell you we had the best education on American History in the nation, bar none.

[@standunitedorfall1863]

Easily my favorite video of yours. I lived in Ct for 8 yrs in the 1970's along the coast, and this really made me miss it. Love the historic buildings, and even hearing the seagulls cry made me emotional. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@thomas3059]

Is what part of connecticut

[@joycelebaron2582]

I don't vlog but that must be the ultimate praise to a KZbinr like Joe and Nic. The emotions brought out by the senses in watching/remembering the past or by longing to visit in the future. Joe has a special knack and I'm happy for his success.

[@vicarygee1044]

Thanks for the beautiful video. Thanks for not using annoying, distracting music background that some vloggers use. We can clearly hear & understand every word you say.

[@ukaly1]

From NE England born and raised I need to be living there instead of boring Illinois that tears all of it's old buildings down! I definitely see the English influence in the little shops with their recessed doorways and the narrow streets.

[@joycelebaron2582]

Remember in the 1970's it was the rage to tear all the old buildings down in the name of "urban renewal?" It even happened on Benefit Street in Providence and some old neighborhoods in Newport but luckily some wealthy and influential people stopped it from happening.

[@milesdistance6323]

three of the rarest cities in the world with so many landmarks

[@julesl7679]

The architecture back then was just so amazing and built with so much pride by true craftsmen.

[@paulinenelson9904]

Brilliant journey. The history was amazing!. Great to travel with you vicariously whilst in New Zealand !!

[@bridget_lisar2785]

It is 10:05 in the p.m here in Western Australia. I must say this might be one of my favourite vlogs. The homes are stunning. Thank you for taking us along with you & nice that you scratched the cat on his head to. Another thing I always look out for too... are the cats lol.

[@joycelebaron2582]

As a former Rhode Islander (born and raised) I appreciate your comment. Joe's vogs are great.

[@rosiemac56]

There's a pub in Ireland that dates to 900 AD. Still serving drinks today.

[@joycelebaron2582]

That's so funny. I used to be proud of all our historic buildings in New England, some even having been built in the 1600's. Then I went to Europe and they said, "Hold my beer" LOL

[@DesertMav]

That house in Westerly was going for $689k and it was built in 1870. It sounds about right for the East Coast, considering there is a ton of history up in those areas. I also noticed on the Babcock house that it looks like the original section of the home may have been the smaller side on the left and the right side was likely built later on as an addition. I've seen that kind of thing happen with houses, especially around where I grew up.

[@whenthemorningstarssangtogxrxs]

I was born and raised in Westerly .

[@redwolfexr]

All of RI is more expensive than you would expect. Its a very blue collar/conservative (by East Coast Standards) area between big liberal cities in CT/NY and MA. But this video went through the most expensive areas of the state -- and the most desired. Easy access to the waterfront and the interstate.

[@Rasta68]

A lion rampant 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotlands other flag , next to the Canadian flag , blessings from Scotland

[@joycelebaron2582]

If you could do 3 hours just about Bristol, you could probably do 10 hours just about Newport. I don't know if they counted all the servicemen and families in the 1960 Newport census, but there were thousands stationed there at the time at the Naval Base. I volunteered at the Tennis Hall of Fame for years, on Bellevue, and if you had gone down that road you would have seen all the "cottages" like The Breakers, The Elms, etc. I even volunteered for a while at Belcourt Castle, part of the Vanderbilt family's holdings. If you keep going you'll come up on Ocean Drive, where many newer mansions (many celebrities, such as Judge Judy) buy homes overlooking the ocean.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Absolutely true. It would take hours to catalogue just the historic homes. There are so many! 👍

[@shredhead76]

Its funny i lived most of my life in RI, growing up in Hope Valley and still couldn't tell you a fraction of the states history other than common knowledge. There is so much history in that state ranging from political to celebrities its crazy, not a boring state lol.

[@joycelebaron2582]

@@shredhead76 Me neither and I went to URI and also to Johnson & Wales for travel and tourism. I'll be 65 soon and just go off the stuff I remember. I'm surprised they never made us take a RI History class because there's so much I don't know, either!

[@beardedba]

Used to bike ride the drive, or my grandparents and I drove it to spend time by the water.

[@redwolfexr]

yeah, I sorta expected them to do the "Walk" along the cottages. But to be fair.. that is what EVERYONE who visits Newport does. (the path along the back/waterside is public access, and popular for hiking and biking)

[@marywalker2896]

I did not want this one to end. I feel you only scratched the surface of these towns. So much history!!!loved it but way to short!!!plz someday go back. What a great documentary it could be on these towns!! When u said it was the end I wanted to scream Nooooooooo

[@smurillo3703]

Cool middle lines in Bristol "Red, White & Blue" 🙌

[@SilverLynnx]

Chafee introduced the legislation and was successful in having it become part of Federal Rules and Regulations. It states in Section 353(b): “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a red, white, and blue center line in the Main Street of Bristol, Rhode Island, shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of Section 3B-a of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices of the Department of Transportation." Since 1996, thanks to the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995, Bristol’s patriotic stripes have remained year round.

[@LJones69]

You can definitely see a lot of Byzantine influence in Bristol, especially in some of the architecture and the colorful bricks they used. Don’t they also have the longest continuous running fireworks celebration in the United States? People forget or just don’t know how historical RI is and how old many of the buildings and buildings are as well as how well they are kept…. Also you can see so much English influence with how close the buildings are to each other and how narrow the streets are. $689,000 for the house in Westerly.

[@peterw.kocsis2520]

Yes, he said the fireworks celebration starts sometime in June. Can't remember the exact date.

[@sardu55]

The Northeast has a long tradition of 'clean drinking' or going out to drink for something other than just getting smashed or rowdy. Remember, people are generally more tolerant here, and aren't ready to fight over differences as much. Bars are very common in most cities here and are almost always places to eat and drink. They didn't call them public houses for nothing.

[@maryflaherty7096]

I love all this History. I never knew anything about Rhode island. I got my paper map out.

[@Cally-Lily]

The house on Summer St in Westerly is marked down by 36,ooo and is listed for 689,000. The kitchen seems to be updated to state of the art. However, 2 of the baths are still in the 50 to 60 style with gold and green titles. The interior is beautiful as are the grounds. There is a shop in the back yard. For that area, I'd say it's worth what they are asking. BTW, I sure enjoyed this video. Has anyone mentioned that the sound when you're inside car isn't loud enough?. Big difference between the inside and out.

[@sunshine000000ful1]

The mansions along the coast are amazing! The Astors and Vanderbilt mansions are stunning! I visited there and if anyone loves the guilded age, thats the place to go!!!!!!

[@nknasi]

agreed, I'm surprised he didn't visit or at least mention the mansions.

[@joycelebaron2582]

I agree. I mentioned it in my comment someplace on here. Newport is amazing. It can get crowded with tourists in the summer, and parking is impossible!

[@michaelbdoherty]

Yeah seriously??? How do you go to Newport and not visit the mansions and Ocean Dr.??

[@joycelebaron2582]

@@michaelbdoherty Joe doesn't need 'me' to defend him but I don't think his channel has ever been about going where the tourists go. With his knowledge of architecture I think he would have found it interesting, though

[@gailbarrena5273]

My mother lived in the Vanderbilt mansion while my dad was at sea during WWII. It was used for Navy housing at that time.

[@joebehrdenver]

Newport is a town of wealthy retirees and singles, and working class families employed in service jobs. There's not much of a middle class - which is shown in the income/poverty numbers. Bristol has many more middle-upper middle class family households. Both lovely towns!

[@handsomeX]

💯

[@rialohaguy]

The scenes of Bristol look pretty much the same as they did when I left it for Hawaii. I lived in Bristol from 1995 until my departure from there for HI in 2013. It was wonderful seeing the town via this video. I called Bristol home for 18 years. I keep telling myself I need to get back to Bristol before I get too much older. I still have this craving for a couple slices of pizza strips from the (now-gone) Wood Street Bakery that can't be satisfied with just any pizza. If you're not familiar with "RI red strips", well, it's an Ocean State thing. Like clam cakes, Autocrat coffee milk, and "cabinets" from Delekta's Pharmacy up the road from Bristol in Warren, they're all RI things. One area of Bristol that was not visited in this video is an area known as Poppasquasch Point. It's a private peninsula that extends into Narragansett Bay that's home to many magnificent estates. Oscar-winning Anthony Quinn lived on Poppasquash Point during the last years of his life (he died in 2001) and he was buried on the grounds of his estate. As I mentioned, it is a private area that (at least when I lived in Bristol) was access-controlled by guards who sat by the gate into the peninsula. It's a really beautiful area, with mega-mansions, all possessing spectacular views of Narragansett Bay, Bristol Harbor, or Mount Hope Bay. While I technically wasn't supposed to be on the point, not being a resident there, (I actually lived on Mount Hope Avenue) the guards who controlled the access to the point would turn a blind eye to me and let me run out to the end of the point and back, during my marathon training days. It was on Poppasquash Point, as well as the nearby Colt State Park, and the East Bay Bike Path, where I trained and got my running miles in. Enough so, to where I qualified for the Boston Marathon six times. I have many good memories of Bristol. Along with Hawaii and Lincoln Park in Chicago, it's one of the better places I've ever called home in my life.

[@bayoumanbryan]

thanks for sharing some history

[@joycelebaron2582]

Thank you SO MUCH! for all your history I could add my 2 cents but I want your post to stand alone. Great job! You really nailed the RI places!

[@Bear_58]

Absolutely awesome! This is a 100 star out of 10 video tour! The history there is so very cool. Once again, Thank you Joe and Nicole 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@billh2735]

Joe, you missed some of the best sites in Newport such as millionaire's row with all of the mansions and fort Adams. Jay Leno owns one of the mansions on millionaire's row.

[@joycelebaron2582]

Oh yes, and I heard Judge Judy just bought one. And Jackie Bouvier's family has or had a big house there. Fort Adams with the Newport Jazz Festival. Joe ould have filmed and narrated for 10 hours there.

[@elizabeth70700]

Normally I don't like these kind of videos but his videos are very well done, informative and there's something peaceful about them.

[@DierdreWoods]

LOVED the red, white and blue stripes on the roads in Bristol! There was also this cool old car that passed by while on Division street in Newport. Brick streets, narrow roads, beautiful homes / architecture, and history. What a treasure! Great visit to Rhode Island, I always wanted to visit! Thank you!

[@thomas3059]

The red, white and blue stripes in the road were done in 1976 for the By centennial year

[@JZCRAZY]

I noticed that old red car too at 24:02 . Jay Leno lives nearby. It could have been him driving one of his many classic cars.

[@transman9453]

My wife and I really enjoy your videos this was a nice one

[@jameswright8695]

Wow, this is the most beautiful place in our great country ❤️ So much history and architecture to experience, thank you for taking us there.

[@catlover614]

Great video, as always. Beautiful cities, so much history there, and wonderful architecture. It was great to see the old lighthouse. Ruth Buzzi was an amazing actress. The cat was gorgeous, very friendly, and happy to say hello !! Thanks so much, Joe and Nic, always enjoyable.😊💚

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Many thanks, CL!

[@Al-sq5ti]

Thank you for taking us along on your travels.❤.

[@rhondatanner1157]

That city hall in Newport is gorgeous

[@JoeBossRedSeven]

🤗 Joe this is your best cat interaction 😽

[@carolinecrane]

I grew up in RI and miss it a lot. Thanks for the nice visit home.

[@joycelebaron2582]

Yeay Joe! You pronounced PAW-ca-tuk flawlessly! Yes, Pawcatuck is just as how you pronounced it, but if you go to one of the major cities in RI, Pawtucket, it's pronounced PaTUCKet. The W is silent and most people get it wrong. I just have to give a huge shout-out to our (I'm in VA now) libraries in RI (I may be biased as I worked in one for years) Thanks for pointing out the one in Westerly. Most are beautiful like that. And the BIG plus is that they're all connected. As you pointed out, Westerly is at the southwest point in RI, but if you lived in the northern-most city, Woonsocket, you could order your favorite book on line and they'll deliver it up there, or to any branch near where you live.

[@colleencaseyranieri5320]

Great Rhode Island .. NEWPORT RI 💎🩵💎🩵💎

[@imds123]

We were just there yesterday in Newport on our NE road trip. Loved it!!

[@johncantrell614]

Thanks for making the video. I was born in Newport in 1963, a navy brat. But we left when I was only a few years old, and have never been back. It was no nice to see my hometown again. Thanks for sharing! 🙂👍

[@thomas3059]

I was born in westerly Rhode Island 1962.

[@mikeflorio1185]

I live in Bristol in a house that was built in 1795. It's truly a great place!

[@Harry_O]

This is just a tremendous video. A fun fact about Newport - The 60's singing group the Cowsills lived in Halidon Hall one of the big mansions in Newport. Keep up the great work Joe and Nic! I find your videos very interesting.

[@evelynwinchester4726]

Lovely area, had never seen too much of Rhode Island, thanks for taking us into St. Mary's,. Your videos and info have been really fun, thank you.

[@MarciaMatthews]

Love Rhode Island’s historic seaports!

[@eileenspamer]

love your vids from pureblood uk granny keep posting

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, I will

[@davidmahan4160]

I like the White Horse Tavern, I love the old Dutch barn style building.

[@manasbose8817]

Live in Bristol UK with a population of nearly half a million. I love the city for its vibrancy diversity and fantastic culture shops and of course its historic dockside where the first cross Atlantic passenger stream ship SS Great Britain was built. Bristol Rhode Island looks pretty cool also 😊

[@janellek21]

Let us know when you make it over to Americal 😀

[@jeannenielsen7714]

I was born in Bristol UK….great to have a namesake in the US so beautiful.

[@davidcooper7339]

You do a fantastic job of traveling and explaining your itinerary. Thank you for sharing this wonderful little town of Bristol Rhoad Island. Great job and I'll keep watching.

[@sarahlouise7163]

enjoying the tour from my living room in London. beautiful and fascinating place! English place names galore! ☺

[@tyrus0872]

I maybe mistaken, but I believe the population may have decreased in part to the Newport Naval Station trimming of services. It began in 1952 and has slowly lost and shifted it's responsibilities to other ports along the coast. The street you were riding along in Newport was made of what is referred to as cobblestone, original and repaired as it becomes unseated there. Great video of the Ocean State, a stark contrast to some of your other stops along the way, however an enjoyable one for your viewers. Thanks

[@handsomeX]

Yup. That's exactly what it was 💯🎯

[@coloneljackmustard]

Glad to see Rhode Island getting some attention!

[@Telephony954]

I am still fascinated by Rhode Island, and this vlog.This was one of the best of this channel, almost on par with the ones from the deserted Mississippi small towns. amazing adventure you two are on. Be well.

[@alexandralovesgoats3360]

Three more beautiful cities I’d love to visit. I appreciate all of the history of the cities and the famous and infamous inhabitants. Some true architectural gems and wonderful homes. I love how close the states are. We got to to see three states in this video. Appreciate and enjoy these videos so much!

[@catholiccrusader5328]

As always some great stuff. Joe...Nic please keep up your wonderful shows. Whenever I view them you all make me feel like I'm next to you. I love your style.

[@keyup2626]

One state I haven’t visited and would like to one day, the water looks so beautiful and inviting.

[@trevr10]

Really nice to the replica of Magellan's ship, Nao Trinidad in Bristol Harbour when you filmed.

[@joycelebaron2582]

Reminded me of the Tall Ships back in the 1970's

[@jojorey6886]

Greetings from Cape Cod MA and welcome to the beautiful region of New England

[@nigelcooper878]

$689000 is the price of the House in Summer ST Westerley R. I. Joe. Lovely house and neighbourhood wish Iived there. Really enjoyed watching this Joe. Nice part of the USA Thank you.

[@julezonyabrain]

Three of my favorite towns in RI , along with Narragansett and WatchHill

[@amym.694]

I’m so glad you showed the Synagogue as I am Jewish. I’ve visited the synagogue. It would be interesting if you also did the religious breakdown of the cities and towns. My favorite area in Newport to eat is Bowen’s Wharf area. New England is known for fried whole belly clams.

[@rialohaguy]

Just to let you know, Bristol (the first town highlighted in the video) also has a tiny synagogue that's been in existence since 1900. It's the United Brothers Synagogue, located on High Street.

[@amym.694]

@@rialohaguy I wish he would show more synagogues in the towns he visits.

[@joycelebaron2582]

I've been to Newport so many times and gone by the synagogue but never stopped in. I was usually hurrying to my volunteer job at the ITHOF. I live in VA now and always wished I'd gone in. Joe didn't go to Bowen's Wharf, Bannister's Wharf or The Brick Marketplace, (The Black Pearl!) Too touristy, I imagine.

[@loboblue5441]

I'm declaring that I need to go on a Joe and Nic's road trip. Y'all can be just driving Ms. Daisy. I'll sit in the backseat, and just stare out the window. I'll be quiet and will not pester to go on a potty break. It doesn't hurt to ask😂

[@yawndave]

I love coastal drives, whether they're on the edge of the ocean or running along a lake shore. This episode exemplifies one of the aspects I love: the little towns that you come across, each with their own history and personality. It's especially nice to roam around early before the town wakes up and things start to get busy. At 3:30 the "Judge Roy Bean Saloon" caught my eye--I don't really associate him with the eastern seaboard. By the way, you should be careful scratching random cats, don't want to catch a fever (bad Ted Nugent pun, har har 🙂)

[@aquilagold8]

After a very long time of only seeing your photos on FB, this is my first video. Loved it! I'll definitely be back for more!

[@tom62va]

My relative built the Joseph Reynolds’s house starting in 1698 and finishing in 1700. Thanks for showing it and commenting on it and the history-Marquis de Lafayette had a special room there and it is the oldest 3 story wooden building in Rhode Island. Really liked the video!

[@chrishoey61]

I lived in Barrington, RI from 1969 till 1979. What a great place to grow up in. So much history.

[@gladyssellers7647]

Hello! I've watched many of your videos and enjoy the info that you give. I love it that you are a cat lover. Nice of you to give the yellow cat some head scratches. It seemed to appreciate it. Be safe on your road trips. Waiting to see your MA video.

[@GroceryBagAngler]

I'm surprised he skipped over Mass. He went to every other NE state except for Connecticut (yet). I don't understand the reasoning behind as Mass is the historical and cultural capital of New England.

[@gladyssellers7647]

@@GroceryBagAngler that was odd. I used to live in MA. Just wanted to see which cities he'd go through. A lot of history there...especially Boston.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

We visit Plymouth and Boston in the next video.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Loved the history of RI... Thanks for sharing Joe

[@88scotteeee]

Oh my goodness Joe you could easily do a whole video or a 2 part on Newport RI.. but I know you guys have to move on..so much history there to cover.. well maybe you could hit it again and show more on a future northeast tour 🙂😊

[@daviddesmond2143]

Enjoyed the video. Surprised you did not mention the huge historic mansions in Newport. Rhode Island state animal is the clam. But I know you can't go or show everything. Rhode Island is a fun place to visit. Hope you swing by Connecticut where I live. Another fun video!

[@christineazmi5111]

OMG ! Joe, when you were driving thru Npt guess you didnt hear me scream no no turn right! LOL There was SO much that you missed! Hope that you get to come back some day because there is so much more to see in the OCEAN STATE. love from Portsmouth RI❤

[@RobinGerhart]

Newport is real old history and money, well preserved! Thank you!

[@lisapa297]

Yes, I remember Ruth Buzzi from Laugh-In , among others Arte Johnson, Jo Ann Worley ...😄👍👍

[@dominiquebright4790]

I grew up in Massachusetts so I was always in Rhode Island it's beautiful ❤

[@Bogieking78]

I looked up 37 Division St, Newport, RI 02840; it's just a single family home, built in 1760 (refurbished 1987) valued at around 850,000.

[@huwthomas1042]

I live near the original Newport in South Wales, U.K. it's an old steel town and port. Wish it was Like your Newport. Lovely town.

[@kittensugars]

Wow! No poverty or decay to show in Rhode Island! Geez that's the nicest place ever. ALL those towns qualify. I really like those dark brown/black buildings in the federal, or colonial style. They look so cozy. Thanks so much.

[@joycelebaron2582]

I love my former state but there are some sketchy areas even in Newport. Bristol, not really so much that I can think of.

[@ryanmedeiros9142]

Unfortunately there are plenty of impoverished areas here. Bristol & Westerly are really nice but there are some bad areas in Newport.

[@christinetassone3156]

He didn't get to Central Falls or Pawtucket.

[@joycelebaron2582]

@@christinetassone3156 Oh, you are too funny. I got this message just as a reply and I thought you were complaining that Joe didn't go there. I thought, "Who'd want to go there?" Then I saw your answer in context and I was laughing my ..... off! Thanks for the laughs!

[@jcd3869]

Great video I passed you waking by but did not want to interrupt you! I hope you make it out to Ocean Drive/Brenton Point. Its is several miles of state park along the ocean. Also the Cliff Walk is a must see as well. Have fun and safe travels!

[@joycelebaron2582]

Oh the Cliff Walk is great!

[@stanggangchannel]

You ended the video at watch hill, one of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve seen. Sit on that wall overlooking the water to the left of where you were driving. Love taking my wife there

[@randygyulay5114]

A lot of celebrities in the Newport area.

[@TonyPritchard100]

The narrow streets and buildings of Newport has something of the quaintness of English villages.

[@terriquotskuyva4594]

Must see Newport on my bucket list for me after watching this episode!!! Awesome 👏

[@davidreynolds1368]

Great videos! Joe i don't think you know how amusing you are! It is fun as a native New England coast guy to hear the amazement of the ages of our homes and buildings though. My town was incorporated in 1623.I am 60 and until 10 years ago never lived in a house less than 200 yrs old.Before my current "new" 40 yr old condo,my last house was built in 1671!

[@rhondatanner1157]

A black house just wow!! I would love to go here

[@nelliep1530]

Bristol is a nice place to live, a bit pricey, but a good place to raise a family. Colt State Park is a gathering spot for families from surrounding areas. Spent many Sundays there with the family ❤. But Newport is the best in the area. Great hangout for all ages

[@rhondatanner1157]

Oh my gosh 1673 tavern so gorgeous

[@gailbarrena5273]

I lived in Newport back in the 50’s. We lived next door to where the Kennedy’s had their wedding reception, when they had it too. I used to play in the park where the Stone Mill is. I returned there on a road trip back in 2005. Loved seeing my history. You should have shown the Stone Mill, which is really a very old structure.

[@tamedshrew235]

My guess about the population loss in Newport is the closure of the US Naval base that occurred in that time frame.

[@joycelebaron2582]

Exactly! That's just what I was thinking. I was only a kid in the 1960's but I know there were thousands of sailors and families stationed at Newport at the time.

[@MrStar700]

Lived there for over 40 years. Yes the navy had a big presence in Newport, Middletown. However price of housing, utilities, etc is very expensive and not many decent paying jobs. Beautiful state being run by the wrong people. Still visit as I have family still there. Don’t regret leaving, made a nice living elsewhere.

[@JonBrooks105]

Bristol is MOST FAMOUS for the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company... builders of the world's finest yachts including six America's Cup defenders. There's a world-class museum at the corner of Hope & Burnside Streets that you should visit sometime.

[@joycelebaron2582]

Oh, I didn't know that but knew that the America's Cup Race was run out of Newport for at least a few years, if I'm not mistaken.

[@JonBrooks105]

Yes. The Cup races were in Newport during the J Boat era of the 1930's through 1983. But even when they were still in New York, the bigest of the cup boats were built in Bristol. Fun Fact: the Newport-Jamestown bridge height was determined by those masts coming down from Bristol!@@joycelebaron2582

[@willis4734]

I'm a rhode islander. Westerly is a beautiful place, lots of nice restaurants and scenery. Alot of history in that area. There are also a lot of very nice homes. Elm St is a street that is absolutely beautiful with the houses...

[@user-pj3jq1rs6s]

I've enjoyed listening and watching!

[@joycelebaron2582]

Yeay, Joe comes to RI! Yes, Bristol is fantastic. I always thought the Fourth of July Parade was Bristol's claim to fame but had forgotten my history of the DeWolf's. Many of Brown University founders got their money from slave trading. I never knew that his nephew was one of the Colts, but one of the big State Parks in RI is Colt State Park, just down the road from Lindenplace.. And no, we don't go by counties in RI. I never even knew what county I grew up in. If you get arrested for trespassing in RI you're sent to the state prison (maybe after a night in the town lockup) as there are no county jails. I think CT is that way as well.

[@greensage395]

I expected the Sign on St. Paul's to say, "We Straighten you out"! LOL

[@agentofficerthomasa.porter107]

Joe & Nic, There is much history in R.I. & everry New England State & Village. So great to see again & how it has been maintained. In my youth we would go to Block Island on the Ferry Boat & spend the day. It has the longest bar n the world & then they had a fire & rebuilt but the bar was not as long. I had heard the Harborside Inn burned, a historic Inn 1879. They had to tear it down. Ouch. Just last week. The Island was always a great place to go & get a fresh ice cream cone. Back then in Summer there were 500+people living on the island. When Fall was coming the Population went way down. See'n a lot of memories in your New England Travels. Thanks. Safe Tavels. Glad your not in Florida now with the hurricane hit'n there. Saw on TV Cedar Keys to be hit good & up & down the West Upper Coast. Calling for upto 16 foot surges. Great memories living in Central Florida. I would not live in that State today. Way to many people. 27 million toilets flushing🚽💩☁☁☁ 24/7 will surley sink that State. Safe Travels. always, Tommy🤠

[@joycelebaron2582]

Oh, the Harborside Inn burned down, I had no idea! So sad. If Joe comes back to RI it would be cool if he took the ferry from Galilee (another good idea to film) and went out there. Praying for all the people in Florida after the hurricane. Back when I was a kid we'd take the ferry, rent bikes and ride all around the island. Good memories!

[@barbarabal8922]

Beautifully presented material, full of knowledge of history and american culture. It gives me a huge panoramic view of this fascinating country. Each state is different, and sometimes, I have a feeling I'm visiting several countries in one hour. Thank you so much🥰❤👏🇨🇦🇵🇱