The Ocean State is small enough that you might think you’ve seen all the scenery it has to offer. While these under-the-radar beautiful locations tend to take a back seat to more popular places like Roger Williams Park and The Cliff Walk, they are just as stunning. Check out these nine gorgeous places in Rhode Island.
- King/Benson Preserve, Saunderstown
Google Images/Nathan Bissell This natural area is an ideal location for a walk in the woods. Encounter a small waterfall, gorgeous tree tunnel, quaint footbridges, and more as you journey along the trail that meanders for just over three miles. Learn more here.
- Ninigret Pond, Charlestown
Flickr/Ron Cogswell Located within the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, this salt pond is an unspoiled gem. One of the best ways to explore this picturesque waterway is by taking a kayak tour. Find out more here.
- Coast Guard House, Narragansett
TripAdvisor/management This long-standing seafood restaurant has been serving scrumptious meals since the 1940s. While the food is always first-rate, the shoreline views are just as outstanding. Soak in miles of shoreline while enjoying the gorgeous scenery. Learn more here.
- Rail Explorers - Aquidneck Island
TripAdvisor/management Experience the beauty of Aquidneck Island in a whole new way. Rail Explorers are hands-free bikes that ride the old railroad tracks on the island. Enjoy the coastal views as you pedal your way down the rails. Get all the details here.
- Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield
Google Images/Google Images/Christopher O’Hare Maintained by the Rhode Island Audubon Society, this 120-acre preserve has everything from woodlands to wildflowers. Take the boardwalk trail to feel like you’ve stepped into your very own fairytale. Get more information here.
- Rome Point, North Kingstown
Google Images/Waf Waf Whether you visit Rome Point on a summer day to hunt seashells or during the winter to spot seals, this beach is perfect year-round. Take a short hike through the woodland preserve to reach this coastal oasis and enjoy the waterfront scenery. Learn more here.
- The Oar, New Shoreham
TripAdvisor/87SCuba From May through September, you can soak in the bustling boat basin and sun-streaked sky at The Oar. You may have to take the ferry to reach this popular spot, but it’s well worth it. This Block Island restaurant is a favorite for its tasty seafood and epic views. Get all the details here.
- Mowry Conservation Area, Smithfield
TripAdvisor/Emmjaie Scattered footbridges under tall pines in the Mowry Conservation Area create a quiet and enchanting atmosphere. Bring a picnic to enjoy next to the babbling stream or just spend some time wandering the trails. Learn more here.
- Rose Island Lighthouse, Newport
TripAdvisor/GWW Experience the attractiveness of the East Passage of Narragansett Bay from Rose Island. Not only can you take a tour of the historic lighthouse on the postcard-perfect island, but you can also spend the night! Grab all the information here.
Have you visited all nine of these beautiful locations? Or are there a few you need to add to your bucket list? Do you have any other picturesque spots to add? Let us know in the comments section below.
Google Images/Nathan Bissell
This natural area is an ideal location for a walk in the woods. Encounter a small waterfall, gorgeous tree tunnel, quaint footbridges, and more as you journey along the trail that meanders for just over three miles. Learn more here.
Flickr/Ron Cogswell
Located within the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, this salt pond is an unspoiled gem. One of the best ways to explore this picturesque waterway is by taking a kayak tour. Find out more here.
TripAdvisor/management
This long-standing seafood restaurant has been serving scrumptious meals since the 1940s. While the food is always first-rate, the shoreline views are just as outstanding. Soak in miles of shoreline while enjoying the gorgeous scenery. Learn more here.
Experience the beauty of Aquidneck Island in a whole new way. Rail Explorers are hands-free bikes that ride the old railroad tracks on the island. Enjoy the coastal views as you pedal your way down the rails. Get all the details here.
Google Images/Google Images/Christopher O’Hare
Maintained by the Rhode Island Audubon Society, this 120-acre preserve has everything from woodlands to wildflowers. Take the boardwalk trail to feel like you’ve stepped into your very own fairytale. Get more information here.
Google Images/Waf Waf
Whether you visit Rome Point on a summer day to hunt seashells or during the winter to spot seals, this beach is perfect year-round. Take a short hike through the woodland preserve to reach this coastal oasis and enjoy the waterfront scenery. Learn more here.
TripAdvisor/87SCuba
From May through September, you can soak in the bustling boat basin and sun-streaked sky at The Oar. You may have to take the ferry to reach this popular spot, but it’s well worth it. This Block Island restaurant is a favorite for its tasty seafood and epic views. Get all the details here.
TripAdvisor/Emmjaie
Scattered footbridges under tall pines in the Mowry Conservation Area create a quiet and enchanting atmosphere. Bring a picnic to enjoy next to the babbling stream or just spend some time wandering the trails. Learn more here.
TripAdvisor/GWW
Experience the attractiveness of the East Passage of Narragansett Bay from Rose Island. Not only can you take a tour of the historic lighthouse on the postcard-perfect island, but you can also spend the night! Grab all the information here.
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