12 Reasons We Can't Wait for Summer in the East Bay

1. Bristol's Fourth of July parade 

The oldest, and still the best

2. East Bay Bike Path

The jewel of the state's expanding bike path system

3. Colt State Park

The range of activities, including the farmer's market, means you could spend your whole summer there

4. Clam Cakes at Quito's, Blount, Flo's

The Rhode Island-est of all the Rhode Island foods

5. Ice Cream at Gray's, Daily Scoop, Eskimo King

You never need a reason to want ice cream

6. Summer tastings at Greenvale, Newport and Carolyn's Sakonett Vineyards

Much like ice cream, you never need a reason to want wine

7. Outdoor concerts at Sandywoods

Outdoor music is the best music

8. Hitting up Horseneck and South Shore beaches

Obviously

9. Seekonk Speedway

Race cars, bro

10. The gardens at Blithewold

We like to pretend we're fancy aristocrats when we're here

11. Dining on the waterfront at Thames Landing, Boathouse, Agave, Trafford's & Scampi

Dinner always tastes better with a waterview

12. CVS Charity Classic

It's our annual brush with sports fame