In many ways Little Rhody already feels like one big beach town. With such a gorgeous coast and so many amazing places to enjoy stunning ocean views, it’s hard to choose one best beach town among them all. Recently traveladvisor.com set out to find the greatest beach towns across the country and it comes as no surprise that a Rhode Island town ranked high on the list!
Flickr/Robbie Jamestown is found in Newport County and occupies stunning Conanicut Island. With a population of well under 6,000, this beach town maintains its charm and is quite the quintessential New England place.
Flickr/renagrisa Not only historically rich, as the town was incorporated in the 1600s, it is also filled with amazing natural and manmade attractions.
Flickr/Pacheco For obvious reasons, Beavertail State Park is among the most popular attraction. The park boasts 7 acres of gorgeous cliffside, fields, hiking trails, and even secluded beaches.
Flickr/Holly Ladd Found inside the park is one of the state’s most impressive old lighthouses. The Beavertail Lighthouse operates as a museum with dozens of wonderful artifacts to explore.
Flickr/Rick Payette The Jamestown Windmill found on North Road is another wonderful site to take in. It dates back to 1787 and is maintained by the Jamestown Historical Society.
Flickr/Ani Od Chai Fort Wetherill, an abandoned coastal artillery, is also found on the island and makes for one of a kind exploration. Hiking trails behind the fort lead directly to the ocean and are yet another beautiful place to take in amazing scenic views.
Flickr/Erik Hansen Located in the heart of the town, you’ll find amazing seafood restaurants, quaint independent shops, and so much more!
Flickr/Francesco Bertocci Mackerel Cove Beach is an amazing beach option in the town. It can be found on Beavertail Road and is home to an amazing annual fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day.
Flickr/John LightComposer With such magical sites like this one at Marsh Meadows Wildlife Preserve, it’s no wonder so many great movies have been shot in this picturesque beach town. Two major motion pictures filmed on the island incluce Me, Myself, and Irene, and Moonrise Kingdom, with dozens of other lesser known titles.
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Flickr/Robbie
Jamestown is found in Newport County and occupies stunning Conanicut Island. With a population of well under 6,000, this beach town maintains its charm and is quite the quintessential New England place.
Flickr/renagrisa
Not only historically rich, as the town was incorporated in the 1600s, it is also filled with amazing natural and manmade attractions.
Flickr/Pacheco
For obvious reasons, Beavertail State Park is among the most popular attraction. The park boasts 7 acres of gorgeous cliffside, fields, hiking trails, and even secluded beaches.
Flickr/Holly Ladd
Found inside the park is one of the state’s most impressive old lighthouses. The Beavertail Lighthouse operates as a museum with dozens of wonderful artifacts to explore.
Flickr/Rick Payette
The Jamestown Windmill found on North Road is another wonderful site to take in. It dates back to 1787 and is maintained by the Jamestown Historical Society.
Flickr/Ani Od Chai
Fort Wetherill, an abandoned coastal artillery, is also found on the island and makes for one of a kind exploration. Hiking trails behind the fort lead directly to the ocean and are yet another beautiful place to take in amazing scenic views.
Flickr/Erik Hansen
Located in the heart of the town, you’ll find amazing seafood restaurants, quaint independent shops, and so much more!
Flickr/Francesco Bertocci
Mackerel Cove Beach is an amazing beach option in the town. It can be found on Beavertail Road and is home to an amazing annual fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day.
Flickr/John LightComposer
With such magical sites like this one at Marsh Meadows Wildlife Preserve, it’s no wonder so many great movies have been shot in this picturesque beach town. Two major motion pictures filmed on the island incluce Me, Myself, and Irene, and Moonrise Kingdom, with dozens of other lesser known titles.
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