As a lifelong night owl who rarely sees the morning hours, I’m probably a bit biased when I say there’s no better time for an adventure than after the sun goes down. Very little can compare to the quiet beauty of the darkened sky as the stars glitter and the moon shines. Even if you’re more of a morning person, you’ll likely find this nighttime rail bike adventure in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is simply enchanting. It’s an amazing way to see the landscape of Rhode Island like never before.

Gear up for an evening under the stars with Rail Explorers USA, which offers rail bike tours from Portsmouth from late April through mid-November each year.
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Rail Explorers USA has two lines - the Northern Circuit and the Southern Circuit. The lantern ride follows the Southern Circuit and runs from the Portsmouth Grove Station to the Bayside Station (and back).
The two-hour ride, illuminated by shimmering lanterns, will take you on a six-mile roundtrip scenic journey under the moonlight.
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Rail Explorers features an assortment of tours throughout the season, including the Sunday Morning Brunch Tour (with mimosas) and the Sunset Tour.
Bring along an evening picnic or tasty snacks, like marshmallows to roast over a roaring fire, for your stop at the Bayside picnic area, nestled along the bluffs overlooking Narragansett Bay.
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Block out time for an autumn adventure, too, by going on the Fireside Tour or the Fireside Costume Tour, both available in October.

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If the weather cooperates, the group will stop at the picnic area for a half-hour break before completing the rest of the tour.
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Before you book your tour online, decide which type of explorer (the rail bike) you'll need. The quad explorer seats four riders while the tandem is for two.
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Riding with a group of six? Explorers can easily be linked to each other.
The lantern tour welcomes riders of all ages, although you must be at least 16 to operate the brake.
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Each tour features a guide in the front and the last explorers.

Learn more and book your lantern ride on the official website of Rail Explorers USA. Or, stop by the Facebook page of this one-of-a-kind adventure outfitter in Rhode Island.

Have you gone riding with Rail Explorers USA? Did you go on the lantern tour? If so, what did you think of this nighttime rail bike adventure in Portsmouth, Rhode Island? Let us know in the comments! Then take a peek at why Portsmouth exudes peak New England vibes.

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Rail Explorers: Rhode Island Division, 1 Alexander Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA