Rhode Island offers so many beautiful attractions. Most of the most breathtaking places are pretty well known and in plain sight, such as the stunning coastline and major parks. Others require a little bit of effort to find and enjoy. Here are 11 places that might take a little searching, or longer ride, but once you arrive you’ll realize it was worth the time.
- Great Swamp Fight Monument, South Kingstown
Flickr/David Churbuck The Great Swamp Fight was an important battle during King Philip’s War. It was fought in December of 1675 with a massive granite monument being placed in the early 1900s. It’s found along a hiking trail in South Kingstown.
- Pulpit Rock, Prudence Island
Flickr/H.C. Williams Prudence Island is considered the most isolated place in state. Among the stunning natural attractions is Pulpit Rock where Roger Williams is said to have spoken to the native population in his famous speech.
- Durfee Hill Management Area, Glocester
Flickr/Rick Payette The 1,176 acres found in Glocester include deciduous and evergreen forests. There are few places in state as rich in amazing photo opportunities.
- Mohegan Bluffs, Block Island
Flickr/JD Some might say Block Island in itself is a natural wonder with so many amazing beaches and other fun offerings. The Mohegan Bluffs are a well sought out natural wonder located on the island.
- Ell and Long Ponds
Flickr/Gary Brownell Tucked away in a nature preserve in the small town of Hopkinton are this pair of lovely ponds known as Long and Ell Ponds.
- Fort Nature Refuge, North Smithfield
Flickr/Matt The 235-acre stretch of forest in North Smithfield is a bit off the beaten path, but definitely worth the search.
- Sachuest Point Refuge, Middletown
Flickr/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The 1.5 mile Ocean View Loop trail found in this nature refuge in Middletown offers scenic views that are out of this world.
- Watchaug Pond, Burlingame
Flickr/Madhu Madhavan This freshwater pond is found in Burlingame, one of the state’s most beautiful parks. The pond consists of hundreds of acres of amazing swimming space that is also ideal for fishing.
- Canonchet Brook Preserve, Hopkinton
Flickr/Matt The winding trail found at this preserve includes stunning glacial erratics, old foundations, and other unique sites. It is two miles long and can be found off North Road in Hopkinton.
- Beavertail State Park, Jamestown
Flickr/enjoiskate8 Found at the end of Beavertail Road on Conanicut Island is this breathtaking park. It spans 153 acres and offers lovely trails, a historic museum, and even a small aquarium.
- Fort Wetherhill, Jamestown
Flickr/Ani Od Chai Just a few miles from Beavertail and a short walk through the woods is Fort Wetherill. The beautiful granite cliffs on the edges of the fort make for a breathtaking view of Narragansett Bay.
Have you been to any of these spots? What would you add to the list? Share your thoughts below!
Flickr/David Churbuck
The Great Swamp Fight was an important battle during King Philip’s War. It was fought in December of 1675 with a massive granite monument being placed in the early 1900s. It’s found along a hiking trail in South Kingstown.
Flickr/H.C. Williams
Prudence Island is considered the most isolated place in state. Among the stunning natural attractions is Pulpit Rock where Roger Williams is said to have spoken to the native population in his famous speech.
Flickr/Rick Payette
The 1,176 acres found in Glocester include deciduous and evergreen forests. There are few places in state as rich in amazing photo opportunities.
Flickr/JD
Some might say Block Island in itself is a natural wonder with so many amazing beaches and other fun offerings. The Mohegan Bluffs are a well sought out natural wonder located on the island.
Flickr/Gary Brownell
Tucked away in a nature preserve in the small town of Hopkinton are this pair of lovely ponds known as Long and Ell Ponds.
Flickr/Matt
The 235-acre stretch of forest in North Smithfield is a bit off the beaten path, but definitely worth the search.
Flickr/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The 1.5 mile Ocean View Loop trail found in this nature refuge in Middletown offers scenic views that are out of this world.
Flickr/Madhu Madhavan
This freshwater pond is found in Burlingame, one of the state’s most beautiful parks. The pond consists of hundreds of acres of amazing swimming space that is also ideal for fishing.
The winding trail found at this preserve includes stunning glacial erratics, old foundations, and other unique sites. It is two miles long and can be found off North Road in Hopkinton.
Flickr/enjoiskate8
Found at the end of Beavertail Road on Conanicut Island is this breathtaking park. It spans 153 acres and offers lovely trails, a historic museum, and even a small aquarium.
Flickr/Ani Od Chai
Just a few miles from Beavertail and a short walk through the woods is Fort Wetherill. The beautiful granite cliffs on the edges of the fort make for a breathtaking view of Narragansett Bay.
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