Take This Road Trip To The Most Charming Small Towns In Rhode Island

While cities are always lauded as the best places to visit, sometimes we need the quiet of small towns to help us relax and breathe some fresh air. You can go on this awesome Rhode trip to discover five of the best small towns in Rhode Island with less than two hours of total drive time. Follow our custom map, and add some stops of your own if you so wish, to make this an awesome day.

1. Westerly

Start off your adventure to the best small towns in Rhode Island with a visit to the charming beach community of Westerly. Check out one of the three gorgeous saltwater ponds or take in some sea air at one of the four beaches. Also perfect for a visit is the massive Westerly Library and Wilcox park (see if you can spot the park's resident white squirrel.)

2. Wickford Village

Your longest drive of the day is only 45 minutes and takes you to the adorable and historic Wickford Village. This village is all about the delightful downtown area packed with fun local shopping and dining options. This is also the town that inspired the famed book and movie The Witches Of Eastwick!

3. Jamestown

Jamestown, Rhode Island is only 15 minutes from Wickford Village and is an utter gem. Beavertail state park should be your main goal, with breathtaking Ocean views and a stunning lighthouse.

4. Bristol

Just a little over a half hour from Jamestown lies Bristol, your next stop. Bristol has an adorable downtown area with bakeries, restaurants, and some awesome quirky shopping options. Once you've filled up on treats downtown, you may want to stop in at Colt State Park, known as "the gem of the state parks system," for a stroll by the water.

5. Tiverton

Your trip ends with a quick 13 minute drive to Tiverton. This town is packed with history and fun and is a great spot to end your day. Visit Tiverton four corners to feel as though you've traveled to the 18th century while you shop, dine, and admire the old architecture. Or take a hike to Fort Barton to see some gorgeous views of the area and learn some history as well.

We are so excited about this road trip. With so little driving to do, there is lots of time to explore these small towns in depth and see a whole bunch! If you're passionate about seeing all that Rhode Island has to offer, here are some more awesome road trips to take. Which of these small towns in Rhode Island are you most excited to discover?