The Coastal Lighthouse Road Trip In Rhode Island You Simply Can’t Miss
As the Ocean State, Rhode Island has no shortage of lighthouses. These beacons warn sailors of danger and add beauty and charm to our landscape. In fact, you’ll find some of the finest examples of gorgeous lighthouses right here in little Rhody. If you love the majesty of lighthouses, we’ve got a Rhode Island road trip that will amaze you. The trip is under two hours of driving time and dishes up views of nine lights. A link to the interactive Google Map can be found at this link. (Note, the last lighthouse isn’t on this map because you’ll need to board a ferry to get there.)
1. Start your trip on the southern tip of Jamestown at the Dutch Island Light. This historic lighthouse was established in 1827 to mark the west passage of Narragansett Bay.
3. Now head over the Newport Bridge and look down to see the Rose Island Lighthouse. Take a boat out for daily visits and lighthouse tours. You can even arrange to spend the night!
5. On Wellington Avenue in Newport, you'll find the Ida Lewis Lighthouse, named for its keeper from 1879 until 1911, who saved many people from drowning.
6. Then it's on to Castle Hill Lighthouse on historic Ocean Drive. It opened in 1890 and is an active lighthouse that guides boats through the East Passage of Narraganset Bay.
9. To complete the road trip, board the ferry from Bristol and head to Prudence Island to see the Prudence Island Lighthouse. This is an active lighthouse built in 1823.
