12 Magnificent Hidden Gems To Discover In Rhode Island This Year
Rhode Island makes life so much fun. We can all agree about that, right? Sometimes, though, we tend to get a bit complacent and forget what makes our beautiful state so special. Rediscover the magic of Rhode Island this year with 12 months filled with adventures. Add these 12 hidden gems in Rhode Island to your bucket list for an unforgettable year.
Start off the year, usually the snowiest month of the winter, with a visit to the snowiest town in Rhode Island. Foster offers plenty to do – from a visit to Rhode Island’s lone covered bridge to a scenic hike to the highest point in the state. Take a peek at all the fun that awaits in the snowiest town in Rhode Island.
Foster, RI, USA
Goddard Memorial State Park offers plenty to do all year round, but you’ll definitely want to plan a visit during the winter. Bundle up for a day of snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Horseback riding is also popular. Read more about this beautiful state park in Rhode Island.
Goddard Memorial State Park Beach, Warwick, RI 02818, USA
We’re marching toward spring this month, so how about packing a picnic and heading to the smallest state park in Rhode Island? Fort Wetherill State Park provides an idyllic backdrop for hiking, boating, and picnicking. The Rhode Island state park is also home to fascinating abandoned ruins. Read more about the smallest state park in Rhode Island.
Fort Wetherill State Park, 3 Fort Wetherill Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835, USA
Spring brings with it the blossoming of colorful flowers, making it the perfect time to go for a stroll through Kinney Azalea Gardens. Open all year round, the gardens are brimming with azaleas and rhododendrons. Stop to smell the flowers, or soak up the atmosphere by relaxing on a bench. Learn more about this beautiful garden in Rhode Island.
Kinney Azalea Gardens, 2391 Kingstown Rd, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
Let’s carry that flower theme into May with a meander along the Cumberland Monastery Trail, which is brimming with vibrant wildflowers and wildlife. Chances are you’ll run across a deer or two, too. The trail is predominately flat and can be quite buggy during the warmer months. Bring and wear plenty of bug spray. Take a peek at the beauty that awaits on this wildflower trail in Rhode Island.
Monastery Drive, Monastery Dr, Cumberland, RI 02864, USA
Summertime in Rhode Island means spending as much time as we can outdoors, including staying cool in swimming holes. An old-fashioned swimming hole with a beautiful sandy beach, Spring Lake draws beachgoers from all over. Spend the day soaking up some rays, swimming, kayaking, and playing games at the arcade. Read more about this old-fashioned swimming hole in our previous article.
Spring Lake, Burrillville, RI, USA
Bristol is the place to be on the Fourth of July. After all, it hosts the oldest Fourth of July parade in the United States. Watch the parade then explore Bristol before taking in an epic fireworks show. Go shopping; visit Colt State Park, or enjoy an afternoon of sail boating. Find out why Bristol is the most unassuming weekend getaway in Rhode Island.
Bristol, RI 02809, USA
August can get downright hot, making it the perfect time to spend a day or two at Yawgoo Water Park. The water park boasts water slides, two pools, and some delicious eats. Learn more about this water park in Rhode Island.
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area & Water Park, 160 Yawgoo Valley Rd, Exeter, RI 02822, USA
As the colors of fall slowly begin to paint the landscape, Shannock Falls becomes even more breathtaking. Nestled in the town of Richmond, the waterfall is easily accessible. (You don’t even need to hike to it). Take a peek at the autumn beauty that awaits at this waterfall in Rhode Island.
Horseshoe Falls, Richmond, RI 02892, USA
Marvel at some of the most gorgeous fall foliage along Ten Mile River Greenway. Hike or bike this scenic path that features such beauty as a pond and local wildlife. You’ll also pass old railroad tracks on this six-mile trail. Read more about this picturesque fall destination in Rhode Island.
10 Mile River Greenway Bikepath, Ten Mile River Greenway Bikepath, Pawtucket, RI, USA
A trip to Big John Leyden’s Tree Farm is just the way to get into the Christmas spirit; the earlier you visit in the season, the bigger selection you’ll have. Pick your favorite tree then snap a photo with the 20-foot-tall Santa. Plan your visit to this Christmas tree farm in Rhode Island.
Big John Leyden Christmas Tree Farm, Big Farm On the Right Side Rd, 179 Plain Meeting House Rd, West Greenwich, RI 02817, USA
Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to the darling town of Newport. The town hosts a variety of activities, events, and guests – including Santa and Mrs. Claus – during Christmastime. Read more about this enchanting Christmas town in Rhode Island.
Which of these hidden gems in Rhode Island are your favorites? Let us know in the comments! When you’re up for another adventure, set off on this hidden gems road trip in Rhode Island.
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