Museums

Mount Hope Farm
250 Metacom Avenue (Route 136), 401-254-1745. With over 200 acres of fields, meadows, pastures, woodlands, ponds, streams and a medley of historic buildings, Mount Hope Farm, a landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, dates back to the 1680's. The farm provides its guests and visitors with an environmental, historical and educational experience. The Governor Bradford House was built by Isaac Royall. Walking trails wind around the property to Cove Cabin, an Adirondack style log cabin that provides a panoramic view of Mount Hope and Narragansett Bays. Grounds are open to the public. Tours are available at the Governor Bradford House May-October, Wednesday-Sunday from 12 noon-4 p.m. and during the holiday season. www.mounthopefarm.com

Linden Place
500 Hope Street, 401-253-0390. Linden Place is a Federal period mansion built in 1810 for General George DeWolf. His grandson, Colonel Samuel Pomeroy Colt, a later owner of the property, was founder and first president of the U.S. Rubber Co. (now Uniroyal) and the Industrial Trust Co. The mansion has hosted four U.S. presidents, was home to the great actress Ethel Barrymore and was featured in the film "The Great Gatsby."From May through Columbus Day the mansion is open for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. It is also open during the holiday season and by appointment. Tours are $5 per person, children under 12, $3, and other discounts are available. The Linden Place Gift Shop is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday year round and during museum hours. www.lindenplace.org
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