Fort Wetherill State Park is a public recreation area occupying 61.5 acres (24.9 ha) at the southeastern tip of Conanicut Island in the town of Jamestown, Rhode Island. The state park sits on the East Passage of Narragansett Bay opposite Fort Adams State Park.
Simmons Mill Pond Management Area is a coastal maritime oak-holly forest, a rare habitat that only grows in the right conditions in southern New England. This unusual forest is home to a rather unusual mammal: the Southern flying squirrel, a fascinating little mammal that glides from tree to tree on the skin between its wrists and ankles.
Sakonnet is a secret garden embedded within a native coastal fields landscape. At the diminutive scale of a cottage garden, it is conceived as an intimate place to explore, with multiple paths leading one onward to unexpected experiences.
Sapowet Marsh in Tiverton, Rhode Island is a 138-acre estuarine, intertidal salt marsh area with substantial mudflats, tidal creeks, sub-tidal areas, and salt ponds. It is a wildlife preserve located on the Sakonnet River, offering serene natural habitat and dramatic views across the river toward Portsmouth and Newport.
One of five national wildlife refuges in Rhode Island, Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is home to 242 acres (0.98 km2) that offer an important stopover and wintering area for migratory birds in Middletown. Situated on the coast overlooking the ocean, a hike at Sachuest Point is relatively flat and easy, and offers scenic views without having to climb.
Goddard Memorial State Park is a public recreation area occupying 490 acres (200 ha) along the shores of Greenwich Cove and Greenwich Bay in Warwick, Rhode Island. The park features a nine-hole golf course, an equestrian area with 18 miles (29 km) of bridle trails, swimming beach, canoeing area, picnicking facilities, game fields, and a performing arts center.
Rocky Point State Park serves as a memory for many Rhode Islanders of generations past. It has served as a location for nature trails, a ferry pier, an observation tower, hotels, clambakes, restaurants, a swimming pool, rides, games, and concerts – but the attraction of 120 acres of land for public use within 10 miles of downtown Providence has been a consistent draw since 1850.
Nestled between routes 146 and 123, Lincoln Woods State Park is Rhode Island's first state park. The covered bridge at the Breakneck Hill entrance greets parkgoers as they enter the park to enjoy swimming at the freshwater beach, trout fishing, playing ball, hiking, jogging, horseback riding, or just relaxing under a shade tree.
Misquamicut State Beach is a seaside public recreation area in the town of Westerly, Rhode Island. It occupies a portion of Misquamicut Beach, a 3-mile-long (4.8 km) barrier island that extends westward from Weekapaug to Watch Hill and separates Winnapaug Pond from the Atlantic Ocean. The state beach covers 51 acres (21 ha) and features a large beach pavilion with multiple public facilities.
The Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum is a historic estate located in Bristol, Rhode Island. It is renowned for its stunning mansion, beautifully landscaped gardens, and extensive plant collections. Blithewold is located on Narragansett Bay, providing scenic views and waterfront access. Visitors can enjoy the serene beauty of the bay and explore walking trails on the property.
Block Island is a beautiful and popular tourist destination located off the coast of Rhode Island, in the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its pristine beaches, natural beauty, and relaxed atmosphere, It is a popular getaway for residents of Rhode Island and visitors. It is a barefoot and bicycle kind of place, with rolling green hills, hundreds of freshwater ponds, and dramatic 250-foot bluffs.
WaterFire is a unique and internationally acclaimed art installation and cultural event that takes place in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It is known for its captivating displays of fire and music along the city's rivers and has become a signature event in Providence's cultural calendar.
Roger Williams Park is a historic urban park located in Providence, Rhode Island. It is one of the city's most prominent and beloved green spaces, offering a wide range of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The park was established in 1871 and is named after Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island and a proponent of religious freedom.
The Cliff Walk along the eastern shore of Newport, RI is world famous as a public access walk. The Cliff Walk combines the natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with the architectural history of Newport's gilded age.
