Posted in Rhode Island
September 06, 2016
This Little Known Island In Rhode Island Is The Perfect Place To Get Away From It All
Most Rhode Islanders have encountered at least one person who thinks the state is an actual island. While Aquidneck Island was formerly popularly known as Rhode Island, it can be difficult to explain that the Ocean State is just another state like any other, just much smaller. Fortunately, Little Rhody does offer quite a few stunning islands that are just waiting to be explored. One in particular is so remote and offers such natural beauty that it is the perfect place to find peace and quiet like never before. You’ll want to visit this little known island in Rhode Island.
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
Part of the town of Portsmouth, Prudence Island is Rhode Island's third largest island in Narragansett Bay.
Though it's located in the center of the bay and offers breathtaking views on each side of the island, it is one of the most remote islands to visit in the state.
Few amenities are offered for visitors and even public restrooms are scarce, but fantastic hiking trails and other natural attractions are so worth exploring.
One of the most popular places is Pulpit Rock, where Roger Williams is said to have spoke to the native inhabitants of the island.
Prudence Island Light, located on the eastern end of the island, is the oldest lighthouse tower in state and is a stunning historic place to visit
The Prudence Island Ferry is the only public way to reach the island and has a very small capacity.
Though the island has a few popular summer colonies, it has very few year-round visitors. Much of the island was a former navy base and now sits abandoned.
For information on another great island off the coast of Little Rhody, click here.
