Psst…want to know a secret? We’ve all heard of – and likely have visited – Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum, but did you know it has a beautiful garden hike? When you’re craving a bit of fresh air and a leisurely stroll, follow this secret garden hike in Bristol, Rhode Island. The fairy tale setting’s sure to set your imagination on fire.

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Find more information, including a list of upcoming events, on the Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum website. Or, stop by the Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum Facebook page.

Have you taken this secret garden hike in Bristol, Rhode Island? Which garden was your favorite? Share your experiences and pictures if you have them in the comments section below.

For more fun outdoorsy things to do, take a look at these 11 incredible places in Rhode Island that are particularly popular during the spring.

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Hiking In Rhode Island

What are some other magical hikes in Rhode Island?

We have so many opportunities to feel like we’ve been dropped into a fairy tale in Rhode Island. The following hikes in Rhode Island, in fact, lead to fairytale footbridges:

  • A stroll through Mowry Conservation Area in Smithfield passes lush scenery and showcases a beautiful footbridge that passes over a tranquil stream.
  • Explore George B. Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge in Coventry on one of several trails that lead through a forested area and over a few picturesque footbridges.
  • Meander along the 1.2-mile Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge Trail in Warren. Brimming with natural beauty, including a hardwood forest and a tidal marsh, it also features a fairy tale footbridge.
  • Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown features seven miles of hiking trails that offer gorgeous scenery, including footbridges and
  • Cross streams and marshes through tranquil woods on gorgeous boardwalks at Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge in Exeter.


Are there any kid-friendly hikes in Rhode Island?

Getting the kids away from tech and outside? Simple. Introduce them to one of these kid-friendly hikes in Rhode Island, including:

  • Dundery Brook Trail in Little Compton
  • Rodman’s Hollow on Block Island
  • Avondale Farm Preserve in Westerly
  • Millvale Park Blue Trail in Portsmouth
  • Jerimoth Hill, Foster

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