Tag: Rhode Island
Two Northeast Restaurants Earn AAA Five Diamonds for First Time
February 14, 2019. Dana Laverty
Coast, in Westerly, R.I., and New York City’s Atera join just 65 other eateries in earning the exclusive Five Diamond award for 2019. This is the first time that both restaurants have received the unique distinction.
10 Nearby College Museums
January 28, 2019. AAA Staff
Brush up on your studies without the pressure of being graded. Visit one of these college museums, all within a day’s drive.
Providence Restaurants Worth the Drive
January 10, 2019. Dana Laverty
Rhode Island’s capital city is home to a rich food culture and cutting-edge eateries.
Cannabis and Driving
December 21, 2018. Andrew Sheldon
The legalization of marijuana is gaining popularity within the U.S. A recent Gallup poll found that 66 percent of Americans support marijuana legalization. More than half of the states have legalized marijuana use to some extent. Of the six states in the AAA Northeast footprint, only Massachusetts has legalized the recreational use of marijuana. But…
Standout AAA Four and Five Diamond Hotels and Restaurants in the Northeast
December 18, 2018. AAA Staff
AAA knows a thing or two about luxury and comfort. Five Diamond hotels and restaurants hold AAA’s highest honor.
Onward Has Always Been the AAA Way
December 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Even before there was Ford Motor Company and General Motors, both established in 1908, there was AAA. And before AAA, there was AAA Northeast – if you consider your club the sum of its parts. In 1902, when there was still more than 30 times the number of horses in the U.S. compared to the…
Wine Trails of the New England Coast
December 02, 2018. Molly Clark
Sample some of the best wines on the New England coast at wineries along The Coastal Wine Trial.
Support Your Local Pet Charities
November 26, 2018. Angelica Beneke
Lend a paw to help support pets and pet charities in need this holiday season.
AAA Auto Glass Partners With JN Phillips Auto Glass
November 01, 2018. Andrew Sheldon
The partnership adds 40 new AAA Auto Glass locations throughout New England.
The Top 10 Things to Do in Newport, R.I.
October 07, 2018. Jill Fergus
Old mansions, history and seaside fun all make for a great getaway to one of New England’s ritziest enclaves.
10 Signature Boston Foods and Eateries
August 26, 2018. Marisa Perjatel
Boston food is about much more than beans. Like any city, there is a melting pot of different cuisines and restaurant styles available. But the best food in Boston, naturally, flaunts a New England stamp. Try some of these 10 city-defining foods during your next visit.
Craft Breweries in the Northeast
August 21, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Looking for a mom-and-pop kind of hop? Here are the most popular and up-and-coming craft breweries near you.
The Tastiest Northeast Food Destinations
July 31, 2018. AAA Staff
When you’re going on a trip, sometimes the best thing to do is to follow your stomach. In recent years, food tourism has become more and more popular.
The Tastiest Northeast Food Destinations
July 31, 2018. Sarah Hopkins
When you’re going on a trip, sometimes the best thing to do is to follow your stomach. In recent years, food tourism has become more and more popular, but you don’t have to go to a far-flung locale to taste something amazing. There’s tasty, unique food around every corner right here in the Northeast. In…
AAA’s Top Hotels and Restaurants for Families
July 29, 2018. Sarah Hopkins
8 million Americans plan to take family vacations this year. To help young families prep for their next trip, AAA’s Inspectors have identified some of their favorite family-friendly hotels and restaurants for 2018. Here are some of the highlights.
Students Share Winning Traffic Safety Messages
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
More than 3,000 students did their part to help protect cyclists, pedestrians, drivers and passengers through AAA Northeast’s 2018 Traffic Safety Poster and Video Contest. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island submitted entries. Their creations touched on pedestrian, bicycle and school bus safety, distracted driving, child passenger…
R.I. Ban on Hand-Held Devices Now in Effect
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Drivers talking on hand-held phones in Rhode Island can be ticketed by police and fined up to a $100.
Distracted Drivers Make Everyone’s Commutes Slower
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
The next time you’re a few minutes late for work, you could blame it on distracted drivers. After all, the excuse is backed by science. Distracted drivers can slow down commutes by as much as 10 percent, according to David Strayer, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Utah. His research for the AAA Foundation…
AAA, State Leaders Highlight R.I. Hands-Free Law
May 09, 2018. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast leaders joined elected officials, legislators, traffic safety advocates and police officers at the club’s Providence, R.I., headquarters to highlight Rhode Island’s new ban on drivers using hand-held cellphones.
You’ll Want to Rent a Luxury Car for These Road Trips
May 01, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Ride in top-notch style on your next road trip. Here’s how to rent a luxury car and where you should go in one.