When staying in Barrington house rentals and homes you are just a short distance away from a picturesque beach where you can practice a myriad of water sports such as surfing, snorkeling, sailing, jet skiing, kayaking, and diving. Other popular recreational activities that you can enjoy in Barrington include hiking, trekking, horse riding, and golf. If you have keen interest in knowing about the rich history of the town then visit its remarkable museums which display an extensive collection of rare antiquities, objects and artifacts. The magnificent Alfred Drowne Road Historic Road District, Nayatt Point Lighthouse, O’ Bannon Mill, and St Matthew’s Episcopal Church are some other worth visiting places of interest in Barrington. Nearby is the well developed town of Newport, which houses a stunning assortment of historic attractions; many of them have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places in Rhode Island.

Barrington offers a wonderful shopping experience in its variety of shopping establishments’ ranging from small boutiques to swanky showrooms, outlets and, galleries. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining. A good number of restaurants and eating joints dot the town where you can please your palate to an eclectic array of sumptuous delicacies. From Mexican, Japanese, Dutch, seafood, steak—there is something to suit every palate in Barrington. There is no dearth of simple cafés either which serve delicious coffee and snacks at affordable prices. And if you are not interested in dining out then you can cook food at the well equipped kitchen of your Barrington vacation home . Barrington also offers a good choice of pubs and bars to add spunk to your nights. Sip world famous drinks, listen to peppy music and party with your friends till wee hours.