...to Johnstown and then the Verrazano bridge to the mainland. Head south on Rte. 1 to Narragansett. Let the little one play in the water off Point Judith and then head to Iggy's for clam cakes and chowder.

Stayed at The Break in Point Judith, easy walk to Wheeler beach or a quick drive to Scarborough, which is an awesome beach.

Aunt Carrie's and Iggy's are right next to each other, so there's lots of options for beach food, as well as the rooftop lounge and restaurant at tHe Break which has great views.

Lots of space for the kids to play on the beach.

For a full week though, you may need to branch out more, maybe go to Roger Williams Zoo in PVD, and hit some dining up there.

And visit Fort Weatherall State Park in Jamestown. Really cool views.

It was quite the playground, with all the old fortifications. My mom grew up there, and I'd spend a large chunk of the summer at my grandparents' house down towards Beavertail. Good times.

That is always a fun day trip. In fact, G7 and I will head there this Friday for a look around.

Great beaches and walkable 3 blocks or so of shops, restaurants, and a carousel

Best fried whole clam bellies in South County.

A guy in my section of the dorm freshman year threw that nugget out randomly, and for some reason that's a piece of information ingrained in my brain. I remember that tidbit way better than a lot of other stuff I should know and remember.

with lots of activities.