Small and completely mighty, Rhode Island is among the beautiful spots on the east coast that’s completely wonderful to discover! From picturesque bays, historic cities and museums galore, there’s a heap of the perfect issues to do in Rhode Island dotted all throughout the state.
We completely cherished our journey to Rhode Island, particularly Providence that’s so beautiful to go to. That being mentioned, there’s no want to only confine your self to at least one state while within the area. Whilst right here, we tagged on a visit round Massachusetts greatest locations and had essentially the most wonderful time in Boston, too.
So, that will help you get essentially the most out of your journey round Rhode Island, I wished to share our high spots that we fell in love with. Some are nature-based, others contain the quaint little cities; however regardless of the case, I’m positive you’ll discover a shed load to fall head over heels with!
Take a glance, beneath, at the perfect issues to do in Rhode Island. Enjoy your time exploring the east coast.
1.) Newport
Nestled on the shores of Aquidneck Island, Newport is a thriving little metropolis that’s lovely to go to. Easily reached by a lot of bridges connecting the island, it’s the type of place that’s effectively price visiting for a day (or two) when highway tripping the east coast.
Once you arrive, be sure you take a look at Ochre Point Avenue and The Breakers, an unlimited Vanderbilt mansion that’s too wonderful to overlook. Built again within the 1800s, it was symbolic of the Vanderbilt’s wealth. And it even reveals to at the present time.
With round 70 rooms and a colossal three-story eating room that’s a complete masterpiece. The complete mansion is a murals!
Afterwards, step out of The Breakers and observe the long-lasting Cliff Walk that heads across the shoreline and bays right here. The views from listed below are completely beautiful and it’s such a stunning spot to go to later within the afternoon when the solar dips just a little decrease.
Love your mansions and ornate structure? Then ensure that to stay across the Bellevue Avenue Mansions. This space of Newport is famed for its beautiful buildings and you will discover all of them unfold between the ocean and Bellevue. It’s beautiful.
Be positive to go to the long-lasting Rosecliff Mansion, Marble House and don’t overlook about The Elms, too.
The latter is one other gem of a mansion and probably the greatest issues to do in Rhode Island to discover the areas iconic homes.
Commissioned by Edward J. Berwind in the course of the 18th century, it’s the type of place that’s crammed with French influences. Plus, the classical revival gardens are simply too good to overlook.
After that opulence, pop over to Fort Adams State Park and discover out extra about this fort that dates all the best way again to the 1800s.
Finally, ensure that to go to the White Horse Tavern which is the oldest (nonetheless working) tavern in all of the United States. Dating again from 1673, it’s a spot that’s unimaginable to identify for dinner. Their seasonal menu is so tasty; and so is their New England clam chowder for that matter!
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2.) Block island
Easily reached by boat (from this spot) at Point Judith, Dock Island is a very enjoyable island journey for a day journey while in Rhode Island. Taking the Block Island Ferry, you’ll arrive on Block Island very quickly in any respect.
Your first port of name will naturally be New Shoreham. From right here, you’ll be capable of seize a tasty chew at Kimberly’s (for his or her lobster, mac and cheese) earlier than heading the beautiful shoreline round Mohegan Bluffs.
If it’s a seaside you’re after, head over to Mansion Beach earlier than ending your time off with a hike round North Lighthouse. It’s simply blissful.
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3.) Sachuest Bay
Another gem on Aquidneck Island, visiting Sachuest Bay is among the greatest issues to do in Rhode Island for any seaside bum.
You see, Second Beach is a sandy paradise that you just actually can’t miss in summer season. Within straightforward attain of Newport, it’s effectively price a gander for a extra stress-free day. Plus, you’ll get probably the greatest sunsets in Rhode Island from right here.
If you’ve obtained time (and additional vitality to burn) pop on the beautiful trails across the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge.
They’re so peaceable and unimaginable on a blustery day when the waves are crashing in opposition to the shore. I really like that sound a lot!
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4.) Providence
Our first actual port-of-call within the state, visiting Providence is among the greatest issues to do in Rhode Island for a beautiful metropolis break. With a younger vibe, it’s the type of capital metropolis that’s obtained just a little one thing for each style.
Once right here, be sure you take a look at the RISD Museum of Art that’s too good to overlook! Part of the Islands School of Design is understood for its huge collections which can be simply unimaginable. From collections of up to date textiles, historical Egyptian clothes to twentyth-century designers, it’s the type of place that you could simply spend a couple of hours exploring.
Afterwards, head throughout to WaterHearth, an iconic Rhode Island sculpture created by Barnaby Evans. With 4 acres of Riverwalk and Water Place to discover, it’s an ideal place for a stroll on a heat night. Plus, there are heaps of avenue distributors that function seasonally, too.
For a yummy deal with, head into Bolt Coffee Co. for one in every of their fluffy doughnuts (and nice espresso). I let you know, you’ll need multiple!
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5.) Beavertail State Park
Just past Jamestown, Beavertail State Park is a gem to go to alongside Rhode Island’s spectacular shoreline. The complete space is completely beautiful although my favorite level must be Beavertail Lighthouse Museum.
The hikes listed below are simply wonderful and the lighthouse is simply iconic. In reality, I feel it is likely to be my favorite in all of Rhode Island.
6.) Narragansett Bay
Ah, okay, so Narragansett Bay is a complete gem to discover while in Rhode Island and kinda laborious to overlook! You see, it takes in some massive spots like Newport, Providence and Warwick which all line its shore.
In the summer season, ensure that to go for Narragansett Town Beach. It’s a stunner of shoreline and there’s a heap of little foodie stalls and ice cream stops all alongside the coast.
Plus, close by, it’s The Towers that stand iconically overlooking the city from the 1800s.
Oh, and don’t overlook to go to Point Judith Lighthouse which’s completely close by, too. It’s a stunner of a spot for a stroll and to soak up the views of the broader Narragansett Bay.
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7.) Bristol
Not too removed from the border with Massachusetts, Bristol is a beautiful little city that’s effectively price a gander while exploring Rhode Island. Although comparatively small, it’s the type of place that’s nice for a day journey (or a relaxing out weekend).
After parking up be sure you go to among the city’s most well-known spots. Of course, you’ve obtained to discover Colt State Park which stretches over one of the lovely shorelines in New England.
Not solely is a superb for a ramble, however there’s additionally Coggeshall Farm Museum to go to, too.
Feeling like exploring extra? Head over to Blithewold Mansion which’s situated at 101 Ferry Road. Long in the past, effectively 1908 to be precise, Blithewold was constructed for Augustus Van Wickle. It has the same design to a 17th-century English nation manor and is completely beautiful to see.
With a whopping 45 rooms which have been furnished with the household’s artwork collections, it’s the type of spot that’s beautiful to go to. Plus, the grounds are simply beautiful.
For some tasty native grub, head to Bristol Oyster Bar. Their oysters and grilled Atlantic salmon are so tasty.
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8.) Napatree
Right on the fringes of New York state and Connecticut, Napatree is a superb place to go to in case you’re craving the good open air. With an unspoilt and guarded spit of land, Napatree has a seaside line stroll that’s too good to overlook.
The complete dunes space and the seaside are simply completely unspoilt and effectively price visiting for a couple of hours stroll.
Plus, you possibly can simply cease off on the close by Olympia Tea Room that’s been round for over 100 years. They do a imply clam roast that you could’t miss.
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9.) Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
Right on the shoreline, overlooking Providence River, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse has stood in Rhode Island for over 150 years!
To make your viewing simpler, head over to this level that’ll offer you some beautiful vistas of the bay space.
Best of all, you possibly can take excursions of the lighthouse (round 2-hours in size) and be taught far more about its historical past. Plus, the lantern room is fairly cool!
10.) Ocean Drive
Technically nonetheless a part of Newport, Ocean Drive is a comfortable little route that runs the rugged shore of the island itself. Although the drive gained’t take you lengthy in any respect, it’s probably the greatest issues to do in Rhode Island in case you haven’t had your fill of mansions but.
If you have an interest in moseying round some extra, merely observe by Bellevue Avenue as much as the tip at Coggeshall Avenue. You can then proceed on the left to go alongside the shore previous Bailey’s Beach (that’s equally beautiful). If you proceed the subsequent ten miles ought to take you to Gilded Age cottages. Though, they’re something however conventional cottages!
As you proceed, you’ll come to Brenton Point State Park which is an ideal scenic spot on a relaxed sunny day.
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