If you lived in New England in the 1970s, you probably remember the eye-catching tourist campaign of Rhode Island’s “greatest little state in the Union.” These days, the country’s smallest state prefers to capitalize on its stiff-jawed sailing roots, dubbing itself “the ocean state.” It’s a smart bet. Of the state’s roughly 1,200 square miles, 40 of them are coastal, leaving plenty of room for walking, boating, kayaking and paddleboarding, fishing, bird watching, and swimming.
While Newport, Narragansett, Jamestown and Charlestown get all the love, one coastal area remains underused: Warwick. I get it: Rhode Island’s second-largest city downtown, home to squatted industrial complexes and the constant smell of motor oil, isn’t much to see. But venture beyond its commercial areas and you’ll be treated to unique coastal views and experiences.
Clouds Hill Mansion
Rocky Point State Park
Lunchtime gift shop
Conimicut Point Beach
Lunchtime gift shop
Harbor Lights Marina
Robin Catalano believes in the power of storytelling to connect communities and cultures. She has applied her creative approach to writing for magazines, books, blogs, websites, and a wide variety of marketing projects, and has published over 75 articles and over 1,000 blog posts. As an editor, she has worked on over 350 books for publishers such as Penguin Random House, Workman and Simon & Schuster. She has also served as a reading coach for freelance writers, helping them take their ideas from concept to print. An avid traveler and travel writer, Robin lives, reads, and writes voraciously in upstate New York.