Rhode Island is a perfect place to be during the fall! If you're looking for things to do in the fall in Rhode Island, there's no shortage of excitement. Not only is the state filled with fantastic farms and orchards offering pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, hayrides, and corn mazes, but there are also dozens of fun fall events. Most would agree that the best part about autumn in New England is the breathtaking foliage, but it's important to know where go to in each state to see the leaves changing. Come and experience the best Rhode Island fall foliage on this gorgeous road trip.

The road trip begins in the northern part of the state, travels to Washington County, and ends up in Kent County in East Greenwich.

1. Lincoln Woods State Park, Lincoln

This 627-acre state park is situated around Olney Pond in Lincoln. Here, you'll find some of the most spectacular fall colors in Rhode Island. Whether driving through the park or parking to enjoy a fantastic hike through the foliage, this is the perfect place to begin the road trip.

2. Sprague Farm, Chepachet

Sprague Farm found in the small town of Chepachet boasts more than 1,000 acres of forestland and diverse wildlife. Many of the land's hiking trails offer vistas that are ideal for taking in the beautiful changing leaves.

3. George B. Parker Woodland, Coventry

Traveling down 102 from Sprague Farm to Parker Woodland offers a lovely foliage drive to yet another mostly forested area. The more than six miles of trail are some of the most lovely in the state.

4. Big River Management Area, West Greenwich

Big River Management area, found on Nooseneck Hill Road, is a massive state management area offering dense forestland in West Greenwich. Taking a drive through this part of the state is a perfect way to see some of the most beautiful fall foliage in Rhode Island.

5. Arcadia State Park, Exeter, Richmond, West Greenwich, Hopkinton

Arcadia is the state's largest recreational area at roughly 14,000 acres in size. Gorgeous and radiant foliage abounds here and there are several trail options if you choose to hike. For breathtaking fall colors in Little Rhody, come to Arcadia State Park.

6. Burlingame State Park, Charlestown

Traveling down Route 138 after leaving Arcadia will bring you to Burlingame State Park and Campground in Charlestown. Hiking around Watchaug Pond and taking in the beautiful foliage around the water makes for a lovely autumn sight.

7. Trustom Pond, South Kingstown

This closed lagoon in South Kingstown, known as Trustom Pond, is surrounded by beautiful wildlife and is a perfect place to drive by en route to the final destination on your fall foliage road trip in Rhode Island.

8. Goddard Memorial State Park, East Greenwich

From Trustom Pond you can follow Route 1, or the more scenic Route 1A, to East Greenwich where you'll find Goddard Memorial State Park. Goddard, which you can drive through, or hang out for an afternoon of easygoing hiking, is a wonderful and centrally-located place to end the foliage road trip. Stroll along the beach and breath in the crisp autumn air with a backdrop of dense forestland, or hike through the woods and encounter streams painted with the fallen leaves and feel good about living in New England during the season. It's no doubt that Rhode Island in the fall is absolutely stunning.

What do you think of this road trip to see the best Rhode Island fall foliage? The state offers so many places to enjoy the season! Where is your favorite fall hike?

If you're still wondering where to see fall colors in Rhode Island, check out these seven short and sweet autumn hikes. And check our Ultimate Hiking Packing List for all the best must-have hiking accessories you want to be sure to take with you.

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