Little Compton Is One Of Rhode Island’s Most Picturesque Small Towns To Visit Each Autumn
The colonial town of Little Compton, Rhode Island is one of the most beautiful towns in The Ocean State. Visitors can stroll down the beach, sip wine at a vineyard, pick pumpkins at the farm, or walk the nature trails and take in the fall foliage all in one perfect place. It’s a great destination for an Autumn getaway, let us show you why!
In 1659, settlers from the Plymouth came to present day Little Compton and started a new community. At that time there were 29 residents but today Little Compton has a population of around 3,500 people.
Little Compton is a picturesque coastal community. It's especially beautiful in the fall when pops of color show up to highlight the quaint, colonial town. Walk Dundery Brook Trail for the best foliage views.
Their vineyard is just minutes from the coast but surrounded by stunning fall foliage. If you're lucky you may even spot local wildlife running across the property.
As evening approaches and the temperatures drop, head to town for a bite to eat around the bonfire. You'll love visiting the adorable Art Cafe for a late lunch!
Finish your day at South Shore Beach to catch the sunset, which is stunning all year long. For the ultimate Autumn experience purchase wood to build a beach bonfire and marshmallows for roasting.
Little Compton offers visitors so much to see and do while in town. It’s the ideal place for a mini-vacation this fall. Have you visited Little Compton during the Autumn months? Tell us what you loved about your trip in the comments below.
Rhode Island has some of the most charming water-front towns in the country! If you’re looking to visit a few more of The Ocean State’s communities, check out one of these picturesque places in Rhode Island.
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Address: Little Compton, RI, USA
Address: South Shore Beach, S Shore Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837, USA
Address: 7 S of Commons Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837, USA
Address: 162 W Main Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837, USA
Address: 260 W Main Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837, USA
Address: Dundery Brook Trail, 29 Meetinghouse Ln, Little Compton, RI 02837, USA
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Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
