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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Neptune, an Ash Hotel

Neptune, an Ash Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Providence
Price was £1,578, price is now £1,322 per person
£1,322
per person
10 Jun - 15 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Aberdeen (ABZ) to Providence (PVD)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room was dirty but service was impressive and amazing. Professional and easy to work with.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Hotel Providence

Hotel Providence

4 out of 5
Downtown Providence
Price was £2,031, price is now £1,512 per person
£1,512
per person
10 Jun - 15 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Aberdeen (ABZ) to Providence (PVD)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Not happy with check in process. Won’t let you check in before even if your room is ready. They only let you check in if you pay $30 extra dollars. It’s outrageous. I have NEVER seen this before. Rip off. Would not go back because of that alone.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown

3 out of 5
Downtown Providence
Price was £1,689, price is now £1,443 per person
£1,443
per person
10 Jun - 15 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Aberdeen (ABZ) to Providence (PVD)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (878 reviews)
Everything clean , very courteous staff

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Popular places to visit

Love the formations here!

Beavertail State Park

Enjoy a trip to Beavertail State Park and popular activities such as 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 with a stop at Castle Hill Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Castle Hill Lighthouse
Brenton Point State Park showing 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 rocky coastline and general coastal views

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

4/5(7 reviews)

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

Narragansett Beach

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Castle Hill Inn

Castle Hill Inn

4.5 out of 5
590 Ocean Drive Newport RI
Castle Hill Inn
Oceanfront Estate with grand views of beach/ocean for weekly or seasonal rental

Oceanfront Estate with grand views of beach/ocean for weekly or seasonal rental

Narragansett RI
Oceanfront Estate with grand views of beach/ocean for weekly or seasonal rental
Oceancliff Resort I & II

Oceancliff Resort I & II

4 out of 5
65 Ridge Rd Newport RI
Oceancliff Resort I & II
Spectacular Private Beach Home, why walk when you can live right on the beach.

Spectacular Private Beach Home, why walk when you can live right on the beach.

Narragansett RI
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Secluded 7000sq foot home 5 minutes from the beach and 15 minutes from Newport!

Secluded 7000sq foot home 5 minutes from the beach and 15 minutes from Newport!

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OceanCliff Hotel

OceanCliff Hotel

3.5 out of 5
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Waterfront 4 Bedroom House with Beautiful Views - Short Walk to Kelly Beach!

Waterfront 4 Bedroom House with Beautiful Views - Short Walk to Kelly Beach!

Narragansett RI
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Aqua Blue Hotel

Aqua Blue Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Beach Street Narragansett RI
Aqua Blue Hotel
Newport Harbor Island Resort

Newport Harbor Island Resort

4 out of 5
1 Goat Island Newport RI
Newport Harbor Island Resort
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