Portsmouth Abbey Wind Turbine
The Abbey is home to Rhode Island's first wind turbine. Within the first year the blades first started turning on March 31, 2006, the turbine generated 1.3 million kWh of "clean" electricity and had supplied 39.35 percent of the School's electrical energy use. This successful trend has continued.
Portsmouth WInd Turbine
Portsmouth High School has constructed an impressive 2 MW wind turbine on school grounds. It is truly an engineering site to see the turbine is over 300 ft tall with a blade diameter of 246 ft.
Greenvale Vineyards
Nestled on the beautiful Sakonet River, this family-operated vineyard offers a variety of artisan wines. The vineyard is open for wine-tastings and tours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the vineyard is a pleasant, romantic way to spend an afternoon, and indulge in some high-quality wine.
Green Animals Topiary Garden
Coryâs Lane, Phone: +1 401-847-1000.Gorgeous, fanciful and set on a sprawling estate, the Green Animals Topiary Garden is a must-see. It is the oldest garden of its kind and the grounds are pristine. Kids and kids-at-heart will love the green menagerie of towering hedges pruned into animal shapes. The estate also features a splendid Victorian home, an orchard, and vegetable gardens.
Old School House
The Old School House is, quite literally, old school- it's the oldest schoolhouse in America. The Old School House is a fascinating and well-preserved historical attraction. It features antique textbooks, the original desks and school bell and other old-fashioned school supplies.