Rhode Island might be small, but what it lacks in open space, it makes up for in beauty. There are dozens of fantastic options for enjoying gorgeous nature sights all over. While we’ve covered a lot of them in previous posts, we thought we’d condense them into yet another amazing Rhody Road Trip. Here are eight fantastic natural wonders of Rhode Island to visit on your next day of driving and exploring.
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Our trip will begin with Stepstone Falls in Arcadia Management Area and wrap up at lovely Sakonnet Point in Little Compton. Bonus tip: plan your arrival at the final destination around dusk to enjoy one of the most beautiful places to watch the sunset in the state.
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- Stepstone Falls, West Greenwich
Facebook Submission Bob Rush While Arcadia Management Area is filled with wonderful natural attractions, many would agree that Stepstone Falls is the most lovely. Find this gorgeous waterfall in West Greenwich.
Stepstone Falls, West Greenwich, RI 02817, USA
- Misquamicut Beach, Westerly
Flickr/Aquistbe Misquamicut Beach in Westerly is likely the number one choice for Rhode Island residents during beach weather. With amazing sunsets and lots of stunning open space, this makes for a wonderful place to spend a day exploring. Did you also know that Misquamicut Beach is the longest beach in Rhode Island? Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly, RI 02891, USA
- Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, Charlestown
Flickr/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The diverse upland and wetland landscapes of Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge make for a one-of-a-kind experience. The refuge is situated along Ninigret Pond, adding to its beauty. It’s certainly one of the best natural wonders to explore in the state.
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA
- Kettle Pond, Charlestown
Flickr/Madhu Madhavan Located in close proximity to Ninigret Refuge is Kettle Pond. Also known as Watchaug Pond, this place offers everything from great swimming, fishing, boat ramps, and more. Visit the South County RI website to learn more about the Kettle Pond Visitors Center in Charlestown. Kettle Pond Drive, Kettle Pond Dr, Wakefield, RI 02879, USA
- Marsh Meadows Wildlife Preserve, Jamestown
Flickr/John LightComposer Our road trip brings us to Conanicut Island next. The marshland found here is definitely one of the best of Rhode Island’s natural wonders to behold! Not only are the views amazing, but the wildlife residing in the area is also breathtaking. Learn more about Marsh Meadows Wildlife preserve on Audubon’s website. Marsh Meadows Wildlife Preserve, Jamestown, RI 02835, USA
- Beavertail State Park, Jamestown
Flickr/Pacheco Also on beautiful Conanicut Island is our next natural wonder. The more than 150 acres of Beavertail State Park are full of amazing views of the ocean, rocky cliffs to explore, and a historic lighthouse. This place is a wonderful park to spend your day sunbathing and scouting out sea creatures. And it certainly deserves a spot on this road trip to some of the most incredible natural wonders in Rhode Island. Beavertail Point, Jamestown, RI 02835, USA
- Cliff Walk, Newport
Flickr/Eric Savage This stunning 3.5-mile scenic walk found in Newport is by far one of the most amazing experiences to be had in the state. And some of the best views in Rhode Island can be taken in from the Cliff Walk.
Cliff Walk, 117 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840, USA
- Sakonnet Point, Little Compton
Flickr/Pacheco The charming small town of Little Compton is home to one of the best natural wonders in Rhode Island. Sakonnet Point is a breathtaking beach with picturesque views of the harbor and a historic lighthouse in the distance. Sakonnet Point Road, Sakonnet Point Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837, USA
The Ocean State has no shortage of natural wonders! Have you visited any of these natural wonders of Rhode Island before? Let us know your favorites in the comments.
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While Arcadia Management Area is filled with wonderful natural attractions, many would agree that Stepstone Falls is the most lovely. Find this gorgeous waterfall in West Greenwich.
Stepstone Falls, West Greenwich, RI 02817, USA
Flickr/Aquistbe
Misquamicut Beach in Westerly is likely the number one choice for Rhode Island residents during beach weather. With amazing sunsets and lots of stunning open space, this makes for a wonderful place to spend a day exploring. Did you also know that Misquamicut Beach is the longest beach in Rhode Island?
Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly, RI 02891, USA
Flickr/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The diverse upland and wetland landscapes of Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge make for a one-of-a-kind experience. The refuge is situated along Ninigret Pond, adding to its beauty. It’s certainly one of the best natural wonders to explore in the state.
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA
Flickr/Madhu Madhavan
Located in close proximity to Ninigret Refuge is Kettle Pond. Also known as Watchaug Pond, this place offers everything from great swimming, fishing, boat ramps, and more. Visit the South County RI website to learn more about the Kettle Pond Visitors Center in Charlestown.
Kettle Pond Drive, Kettle Pond Dr, Wakefield, RI 02879, USA
Flickr/John LightComposer
Our road trip brings us to Conanicut Island next. The marshland found here is definitely one of the best of Rhode Island’s natural wonders to behold! Not only are the views amazing, but the wildlife residing in the area is also breathtaking. Learn more about Marsh Meadows Wildlife preserve on Audubon’s website.
Marsh Meadows Wildlife Preserve, Jamestown, RI 02835, USA
Flickr/Pacheco
Also on beautiful Conanicut Island is our next natural wonder. The more than 150 acres of Beavertail State Park are full of amazing views of the ocean, rocky cliffs to explore, and a historic lighthouse. This place is a wonderful park to spend your day sunbathing and scouting out sea creatures. And it certainly deserves a spot on this road trip to some of the most incredible natural wonders in Rhode Island.
Beavertail Point, Jamestown, RI 02835, USA
Flickr/Eric Savage
This stunning 3.5-mile scenic walk found in Newport is by far one of the most amazing experiences to be had in the state. And some of the best views in Rhode Island can be taken in from the Cliff Walk.
Cliff Walk, 117 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840, USA
The charming small town of Little Compton is home to one of the best natural wonders in Rhode Island. Sakonnet Point is a breathtaking beach with picturesque views of the harbor and a historic lighthouse in the distance.
Sakonnet Point Road, Sakonnet Point Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837, USA
If you’re looking for another great Rhody Road Trip, take a look at this 4-Hour Road Trip Around Rhode Island’s Lighthouses.
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Natural Wonders Of Rhode Island February 10, 2023 Melissa M. What are some of the best man-made wonders in Rhode Island? While the state is filled with natural wonders, there are many man-made wonders as well. Here are some of the best man-made wonders in Rhode Island:
The Breakers Mansion in Newport is a stunning 70-room mansion built during the Gilded Age. The Rhode Island State House has the 4th largest self-supporting marble dome in the world. The Flying Horse Carousel in Westerly is a National Historic Landmark and still gives rides today. Southeast Light on Block Island is a historic lighthouse that dates back to 1874. Slater Mill Historic Site in Pawtucket is where the industrial revolution started.
Learn more about the best man-made wonders in Rhode Island. What are some other road trips I can take in Rhode Island? As the smallest state, there are many road trips that can be done in one day. Here are several road trips to take in Rhode Island:
Fairytale Road Trip To Rhode Island’s Most Magical Places The Ultimate Rhode Island Waterfalls Road Trip Unforgettable Road Trip To Rhode Island’s Least-Visited State Parks Quirky Road Trip To Some Of Rhode Island’s Most Unique Attractions
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Natural Wonders Of Rhode Island
February 10, 2023
Melissa M.
What are some of the best man-made wonders in Rhode Island? While the state is filled with natural wonders, there are many man-made wonders as well. Here are some of the best man-made wonders in Rhode Island:
The Breakers Mansion in Newport is a stunning 70-room mansion built during the Gilded Age. The Rhode Island State House has the 4th largest self-supporting marble dome in the world. The Flying Horse Carousel in Westerly is a National Historic Landmark and still gives rides today. Southeast Light on Block Island is a historic lighthouse that dates back to 1874. Slater Mill Historic Site in Pawtucket is where the industrial revolution started.
Learn more about the best man-made wonders in Rhode Island. What are some other road trips I can take in Rhode Island? As the smallest state, there are many road trips that can be done in one day. Here are several road trips to take in Rhode Island:
Fairytale Road Trip To Rhode Island’s Most Magical Places The Ultimate Rhode Island Waterfalls Road Trip Unforgettable Road Trip To Rhode Island’s Least-Visited State Parks Quirky Road Trip To Some Of Rhode Island’s Most Unique Attractions
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
While the state is filled with natural wonders, there are many man-made wonders as well. Here are some of the best man-made wonders in Rhode Island:
- The Breakers Mansion in Newport is a stunning 70-room mansion built during the Gilded Age.
- The Rhode Island State House has the 4th largest self-supporting marble dome in the world.
- The Flying Horse Carousel in Westerly is a National Historic Landmark and still gives rides today.
- Southeast Light on Block Island is a historic lighthouse that dates back to 1874.
- Slater Mill Historic Site in Pawtucket is where the industrial revolution started.
Learn more about the best man-made wonders in Rhode Island.
What are some other road trips I can take in Rhode Island?
As the smallest state, there are many road trips that can be done in one day. Here are several road trips to take in Rhode Island:
- Fairytale Road Trip To Rhode Island’s Most Magical Places
- The Ultimate Rhode Island Waterfalls Road Trip
- Unforgettable Road Trip To Rhode Island’s Least-Visited State Parks
- Quirky Road Trip To Some Of Rhode Island’s Most Unique Attractions
