Enjoy A Scenic Train Ride, Then Spend The Night In A Charming Hotel In Rhode Island

Life can get downright hectic, leaving us little time to relax and maybe pamper ourselves a bit. Fortunately, Rhode Island makes it easy to get away, even for a single evening. That's all you'll need, in fact, for a delightful adventure that begins with a scenic train ride. Afterward, if you're looking for a place to stay in the area, you might consider a cozy night's sleep at a waterfront hotel in Rhode Island.

Editor's Note: The train ride and hotel stay are separate experiences and require separate reservations. The Grand Bellevue will begin its rides on April 15th, 2023. Please check the official Grand Bellevue website for the most up-to-date information about rides and experiences. 

Let the rhythm of the train hitting the tracks lull you into relaxation aboard the Grand Bellevue in Portsmouth, which offers a dinner train and a murder mystery train.

Grand Bellevue also hosts special seasonal rides, including Breakfast with Santa and Dicken's Holiday Dinner.

Whichever train ride you choose, you'll board at the Portsmouth Junction Station. Be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

Reservations must be made in advance.

The Grand Bellevue's popular dinner train lasts 2.5 hours and features a delicious meal paired with craft cocktails and wine.

Indulge in a gourmet meal as you admire the Rhode Island landscape that passes by, including Mount Hope Bridge and Narragansett Bay.

Try to answer whodunit before your fellow passengers on the Murder Mystery Train, which features an interactive mystery and a delicious meal as you journey along Aquidneck Island.

The Murder Mystery train ride also lasts 2.5 hours.

Be sure to check out the special train rides held throughout the year, including the Bayside Station Seafood Boil and the Autumn Harvest Bistro.

If you're lucky, you might catch one of Rhode Island's glorious sunsets.

After an evening riding the rails, why not continue your adventure and stay a night or two at the Bristol Harbor Inn? This lovely hotel is just a 10-minute drive from Portsmouth.

The charming waterfront hotel offers several accommodations options - standard, deluxe, studio, and suites. All come with a full menu of amenities, including free wifi.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, too, which offers an assortment of services, including massages, facials, and scrubs.

Have you been on the Grand Bellevue or stayed at the Bristol Harbor Inn? Share your experience in the comments! Then take a peek at why Bristol is one of America's best hidden gems for a weekend getaway.