BRISTOL , RI
Herreshoff Marine Museum & America ’ s Cup Hall of Fame
As the ship pulls into port , the Herreshoff Marine Museum can be seen from the comfort of your stateroom . Considered a maritime historic site , this museum was the place where the world ’ s finest yachts were built during “ The Golden Age of Yachting .” The America ’ s Cup Hall of Fame is a feature of the museum , honoring participating individuals of this 150-year old competition and most distinguished of all international sporting trophies .
Blithewold Mansion
Blithewold is a 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay . This mansion has historical significance as one of the most fully developed and authentic examples of the Country Place era and for its value in representing the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement . The property features a 45-room mansion filled with family heirlooms and is framed by a series of lovely gardens that range in character from historic to contemporary . Unique to Blithewold is an exceptional collection of rare and unusual plants , specimen trees , an accessible greenhouse , and whimsical stonework throughout the grounds .
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