Went down to Bannister's Wharf a few years ago, 1999 - The Black Pearl was fun - It was the perfect beginning to my Seaview excursion, and it was a sunny May day, too! I would highly reccomend Newport RI for any of you history buffs out there, as well. Two years after that, I spent a week in Essex, CT and that was a blast! If you ever get to the Griswold Inn, try their home made sausage - it's particularly good in a soup they make! I did all this when I still lived in Bangor, Me, so it wasn't a long trip at all. However, I intend to go back soon, as I miss New England a bit, living in Orlando.
Petofi