The wind is still blowing, gusting to 20 mph at the marina and off and on drizzle, so we will wait yet another day before we head out. We took a car ride to Watch Hill, RI which dates back to the 19th century when it was a summer resort to the rich and famous where access was achievable only by water ferries. Today it is easily accessible by car or boat. It offers many quaint shops, restaurants and is home to the oldest and only continuously operating flying horse carousel.
The Ocean House was a post-Civil War resort destination for the rich. The 1916 silent movie "American Aristocracy" with Douglas Fairbanks was filmed at the Victorian hotel, known for its yellow facade and striking ocean views. But the 135-year old hotel, in need of extensive repairs and upgrades, was closed in 2003 and razed. Here is the new, rebuilt Ocean House that just reopened June 2010. Total cost to reconstruct was over $140 million!!
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