Winter’s usually a quieter time in most places, at least compared to the summer, where the days are jam-packed with visits to the beach, trips to local festivals, and leisurely outdoor meals by the water. It’s tough to top the excitement of summer in Rhode Island. However, the fun that awaits during the winter in this small town in Rhode Island certainly rivals the hottest season of the year.
Exeter is one of those small towns that beckons visitors all year round, but it’s particularly lively during the chilly days of winter. It’s the place to be, in fact, if you love outdoor activities.
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If you prefer spending those snowy days sashaying down the slopes, Exeter has got you covered with Yawgoo Valley Ski Area & Water Park. The park usually opens sometime in mid to late December each winter.
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Polish your skills as you glide down the slopes at this popular winter park in Rhode Island. Or, if you prefer excitement of a different kind, you’ve got a few other options.
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The park also hosts a terrain park, where you can show off your snowboarding skills. Snowboarding and skiing lessons are available. Or, grab a tube, and zip down the hill on one of the snow tubes.
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Pack your hiking or snow boots, too, for a visit to perhaps the most well-known and loved waterfall in Rhode Island. Stepstone Falls sits along the somewhat challenging 2.7-mile Ben Utter Trail.
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For more spellbinding views of the wintry landscape, head to Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and hiking are all popular activities at this natural wonder in Rhode Island.
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All that excitement is sure to lead to a mighty appetite. Exeter is home to an eclectic collection of restaurants, including the throwback Middle of Nowhere Diner.
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Start planning your wintertime fun by checking out the Yawgoo Valley Ski Area & Water Park website. Or, stop by its Facebook page.
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Have you been to this small town in Rhode Island that leaps alive during the winter? Share your experience in the comments! For more wintertime fun in Rhode Island, make your way to Goddard Memorial State Park for a day of sledding, cross-country skiing, and hiking.
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