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and dove blue. But at least one beloved tradition survives: the bar’s signature flaming coffee. 251 Spring St., Block Island. 401-466-9898; hotelmanisses.com

Luxury Escape

THE CHANLER AT CLIFF WALK

With rooms and villas evocatively furnished to transport guests to distant eras and places, plus exclusive amenities like butler-drawn aromatherapy baths, in-room spa services, and oceanview fine dining, this Newport mansion turned boutique hotel has always overdelivered. Last year, the Chanler added New England’s only fleet of Tokyobikes to its lineup of enticements. Specifically engineered by a small Japanese startup for leisurely city touring, they’re free for guests who want to pedal to area shops, restaurants, and sights with stylish ease. 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 401-847-1300; thechanler.com

Dining

Bakery North Bakery

Morning highlights at this Providence hot spot include cinnamon knots and pork belly breakfast sandwiches, along with rich French hot chocolate with house-made marshmallows. At lunch, grab one of the signature hand pies, wrapped in a flaky crust, just $5 a pop. The dinner menu (plus cocktails!) emerges Thursday to Sunday, when hours stretch to 11 p.m. And then there are the cakes, which are works of art done in red velvet, caramel apple, and other flavors. A sure sign of success: The bakery recently opened a satellite location at 2 Kennedy Plaza, open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 70 Battey St., Providence. 401-421-4062; northbakery.com

Brewery Foolproof Brewing

These Pawtucket beer geniuses first made a splash with the India pale ale Backyahd. Since then, they’ve collaborated with oyster farmers, a chef, and even a confectioner to create beers brimming with local flavor. Among the pitch-perfect results: Shuckolate, Peanut Butter Raincloud, and Federal Hill Ale. 241 Grotto Ave., Pawtucket. 401-7215970; foolproofbrewing.com

BRUNCH NICK’S ON BROADWAY

Chef-owner Derek Wagner grows tomatoes on his roof, makes pesto from local pumpkin seeds, and buys regularly from area farmers and fishermen. It’s a devotion to seasonal, local food that you can taste throughout his brunch menu, where standouts have included a frittata of wilted greens, butternut squash, red onions, and Narragansett Creamery feta, and black beans with eggs, salsa, and avocados served with grilled pesto bread. 500 Broadway, Providence. 401-421-0286; nicksonbroadway.com

CHOCOLATE

SWEENOR’S CHOCOLATES

The rich, sweet aroma hits you as soon as you walk in the door, as intoxicating as the visual smorgasbord of all that chocolate: truffles, turtles, filled chocolates, chocolate sea salt caramels, white bark, dark chocolate–covered cranberries, and more. Once you’ve recovered your equilibrium (and made your own selections), you can do a little gift-shopping among Rhode Island–themed novelties like chocolate lobsters and quahogs, beautifully presented in bags or boxes. All chocolate here is made by hand, with no preservatives. 43 Hillside Road, Cranston, 401-942-2720; 21 Charles St., Wakefield, 401-783-4433; sweenorschocolates.com

CLAM SHACK

EVELYN’S DRIVE-IN

On a summer day, taking a seat by the water for perfectly seasoned and fried clam cakes feels like a little bit of heaven. Nowhere is this truer than at Evelyn’s, a postcard New England clam shack that sits on Nanaquaket Pond in Tiverton. Clam strips and clam cakes are the menu’s A-listers, but don’t overlook the other delicious seafood options (try the lobster chow mein). Classic ice cream shakes round out the experience. 2335 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-6243100; evelynsdrivein.com

FARM-TO-TABLE DINING PERSIMMON

A six-time James Beard Award nominee for best chef in the Northeast, Champe Speidel changes his menu based on what’s at the farms. A meal might include New England lamb rillettes, beignets made with local greens, and corn bisque, or a spectacular bowl of homemade pasta with sweet peas and lobster. And the desserts, which have included native strawberries with yogurt and vanilla panna cotta, are not to be missed. 99 Hope St., Providence. 401-4327422; persimmonri.com

Ice Cream The Sweet Spot

It’s an unbeatable combination: creamy ice cream with bright flavors and an equally divine view from a patio with picnic tables right on the water. At this Narragansett scoop shop, you can watch the fishing boats and the Block Island ferry cruise by as you dig into any of the tart, fresh berry flavors or perhaps the chocolate fudge brownie, made with generous hunks of the star ingredient. Feeling adventurous? Order the Dirty Grasshopper, made with coffee, mint, and Oreos. As a bonus, this real-deal ice cream parlor is also a breakfast and pastry shop (try the ice cream–filled cannoli). 256 Great Island Road, Narragansett. 401-782-1646

Lobster Roll Weekapaug Inn

The setting—on a rolling lawn alongside Quonochontaug Pond in Westerly—only enhances what is already a first-class lobster roll–eating experience. As you listen to the sounds of the nearby ocean and watch the purple martins flit in and out of their birdhouse, you dive into lobster salad made with Meyer lemon crème fraîche and served on a toasted roll with butter lettuce. Even better, each comes topped with a heap of onion strings. 25 Spray Rock Road, Westerly. 401-322-0301; weekapauginn.com/dining/lawn

Pizza

NAPOLITANO’S BROOKLYN PIZZA

Everything about Napolitano’s is delightful, from its outgoing owner-chef, Christie Flanagan, a New York sports fan in enemy territory, to its garlic knots, excellent fish and chips, and—most of all—delicious pizza. The thin homemade crust is tender-crispy and cooked to a delectable golden color. The sauce is bright and nonacidic; the mozzarella, flawlessly creamy. The pizza Margherita, topped with sweet tomatoes and julienned basil leaves, never disappoints. 100 East St., Cranston, 401-3837722; 380 Atwells Ave., Providence, 401-2732400; napolitanosbrooklynpizza.com

Hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, snowmobilers, skiers, and more—the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail offers something for everyone who enjoys being outside in Vermont, all year long. When complete, it will be the longest rail trail in New England!

Experience The Trail Today

Thirty-three miles of trail are now open, with sections from St. Johnsbury to West Danville and Morristown to Cambridge. Construction of the third section, from Sheldon to Swanton, will begin in Spring 2018. For detailed trail maps, visit lvrt.org.

Your Help Matters

To make the entire trail a reality, we need your help. Donations and sponsorships are need to complete the conversion of the railroad into a four-season recreation trail. IF we can raise $3 million (20% of the total project cost), the Vermont Department of Transportation will contribute the remaining 80% through federal funding.

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