Beavertail Lighthouse

View of the Beavertail Light lighthouse near Jamestown on Conanicut Island, Rhode Island, with a bright blue sky and white clouds; Shutterstock ID 111301682
Caught the early morning sun as it rose over the horizon, its rays warming up this lighthouse on a very cold winter's day.
The lighthouse, established in 1749 at Beavertail Point, was the granddaddy of all Rhode Island lighthouses and only the third one—after Boston Harbor and Nantucket’s Brant Point—in the American colonies. Today is a museum that features a collection of information, artifacts, and conversation about the history and site of the third-oldest lighthouse in North America. The lighthouse is located in Beavertail State Park at the end of Beavertail Road, at the southern tip of Conanicut Island. There is free parking. The grounds are open to the public. #Lighthouse #RhodeIsland
I recently watched a documentary on the English painter, JMW Turner. I was much moved by his treatment of light and how he could 'paint' the atmosphere. Here's my attempt to emulate this great artist.
Arriving at Beavertail State Park, the sun had not yet broke the horizon; the lighthouse was shining its beam into the darkness. I wanted to capture the scene in front of me and that pre-dawn magic. #goldenhour

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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 1976 reviews
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Price is P 2,826 per adult
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Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSV

Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSV

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
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Price is P 7,714 per adult
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Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
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Price is P 478 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Love the formations here!

Beavertail State Park

Enjoy a trip to Beavertail State Park and popular activities like boating in Jamestown. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Beavertail State Park
Castle Hill Lighthouse

Castle Hill Lighthouse

Find out about the history of Newport when you take a trip to Castle Hill Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Castle Hill Lighthouse
Brenton Point State Park featuring a garden

Brenton Point State Park

See the sheltered waters of Narragansett Bay meet the surging Atlantic Ocean from this park on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island.

Brenton Point State Park
Scenery of sea with anchored boats

Mackerel Cove

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mackerel Cove during your travels in Jamestown. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Mackerel Cove
Fort Wetherill State Park which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline

Fort Wetherill State Park

Stand on the high granite bluffs of this scenic state park and former defense battery to check out stunning coastal views and spot yachts and ships sailing by.

Fort Wetherill State Park
The Towers of Narragansett, holding steadfast against the waves of an approaching Nor'Easter storm system, in Autumn, Rhode Island

Narragansett Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Narragansett Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Narragansett. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Narragansett Beach

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