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LighthousesBeavertail LightRI · Atlantic Coastone of America’s oldest light stations, on a rugged point at the mouth of Narragansett BayView guide →LighthousesBlock Island Southeast LightRI · Atlantic Coasta red-brick Victorian light on the Mohegan Bluffs, moved back from the edge in 1993View guide →HikesBeavertailRI · Easya rocky lighthouse point at the mouth of Narragansett BayView guide →BeachesCrescent Beach (Block Island)RI · Scenica long ferry-island beach below dramatic bluffsView guide →DiningAl FornoRI · ItalianRiverfront institution from Johanne Killeen and George Germon credited with inventing grilled pizza cooked over hardwood charcoal fires. Order: Grilled pizza.View guide →GolfButton HoleRI · publicA short course and learning center in the city.View guide →GolfCranston Country ClubRI · publicA longtime public course near Providence.View guide →GolfCrystal LakeRI · publicA public course in northern Rhode Island.View guide →BeachesMisquamicut State BeachRI · Familya wide, lively beach with a retro seaside arcade sceneView guide →BeachesNarragansett Town BeachRI · SurfRhode Island’s premier surf-and-family beachView guide →GolfExeter Country ClubRI · publicA rolling daily-fee course.View guide →GolfFenner HillRI · publicA daily-fee course in the southwest corner.View guide →GolfFoster Country ClubRI · publicA scenic public course in the northwest.View guide →DiningAunt Carrie'sRI · SeafoodPoint Judith institution open since 1920 and rumored birthplace of the clam cake, still serving fritters, chowder and shore dinners. Order: Clam cakes and chowdView guide →BeachesScarborough State BeachRI · FamilyRhode Island’s most popular state beach, with a grand pavilionView guide →BeachesSecond Beach (Newport)RI · Scenica long crescent below Newport with a bird sanctuary backdropView guide →WaterfallsStepstone FallsRI · Short walka wide, gentle series of ledges in the Arcadia woods, Rhode Island’s best-known fallView guide →HikesLincoln WoodsRI · Easya wooded loop around Olney PondView guide →DiningBella VistaRI · ItalianFederal Hill fine-dining Italian offering traditional delicacies with heavy seafood and Latin-infused dishes in an upscale room. Order: Seafood fra diavolo.View guide →HikesMohegan BluffsRI · Easystairs down to clay sea cliffs on Block IslandView guide →GolfNewport NationalRI · publicA windswept links near the ocean.View guide →GolfNorth KingstownRI · publicA bay-side municipal course.View guide →HikesMount Tom Trail (Arcadia)RI · Moderateledges and cliffs in Rhode Island’s biggest wild areaView guide →HikesNewport Cliff WalkRI · Easymansions on one side, the Atlantic on the otherView guide →GolfRichmond Country ClubRI · publicA well-kept public course in South County.View guide →HikesSachuest PointRI · Easya coastal wildlife-refuge loop near NewportView guide →HikesStepstone FallsRI · Easya wide, terraced cascade in ArcadiaView guide →HikesTrustom PondRI · Easya birdy coastal pond with an ocean overlookView guide →HikesWalkabout TrailRI · Moderatea forest loop built by Australian sailors in 1965View guide →DiningCamille'sRI · ItalianFederal Hill destination dining since 1914, one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the state with classic Italian fare. Order: Veal chop.View guide →HikesRodmans HollowRI · Easya glacial ravine to the seaView guide →DiningCassarino'sRI · ItalianFamily-operated Federal Hill classic of more than three decades known for hearty red-sauce plates and generous house-made pastas. Order: Lobster ravioli.View guide →GolfTriggs MemorialRI · publicA Donald Ross municipal and the state's public standout.View guide →GolfWannamoisett Country ClubRI · privateRoss squeezed a world-class course onto barely 100 acres, proving you don't need length to challenge great players. Home of the long-running Northeast Amateur.View guide →DiningClarke Cooke HouseRI · SeafoodHistoric Bannister's Wharf landmark specializing in fresh seasonal seafood with a raw bar of local oysters and signature lobster. Order: Lobster.View guide →DiningClaudineRI · Fine DiningIntimate 26-seat tasting-menu room from Per Se alums, a 2026 James Beard Best New Restaurant semifinalist serving eight courses. Order: Eight-course tasting.View guide →DiningCostantino's Venda RavioliRI · ItalianBustling Federal Hill Italian market and cafe where you can shop imported goods and eat house-made pasta and cured meats. Order: Fresh ravioli.View guide →DiningEvelyn's Drive-InRI · SeafoodClassic 1969 roadside seafood shack on Nanaquaket Pond serving fried clams, lobster chow mein and waterfront picnic-table dining. Order: Lobster chow mein.View guide →DiningFlo's Clam ShackRI · SeafoodNewport-area clam shack serving award-winning clam cakes, homemade chowder and stuffed quahogs since 1936 by the water. Order: Clam cakes.View guide →DiningGift HorseRI · SeafoodAcclaimed seafood room earning a James Beard Best Chef Northeast award, built around oysters, caviar, crudo and raw-bar towers. Order: Slack Tide seafood tower.View guide →DiningGracie'sRI · Fine DiningElegant New American from chef Matthew Varga offering five and seven-course tasting menus with house-made gnocchi and farm-sourced duck. Order: Tasting menu.View guide →DiningIggy's Doughboys and Chowder HouseRI · SeafoodSouth County shore staple since 1989 turning out doughboys, clam cakes and chowder steps from Narragansett's beaches. Order: Doughboys and clam cakes.View guide →DiningMadeiraRI · MediterraneanGenerous family-style Portuguese and Spanish spot known for shrimp Mozambique, seafood rice and grilled meats in big portions. Order: Shrimp Mozambique.View guide →DiningMidtown Oyster BarRI · SeafoodLively downtown Newport raw bar serving Rhode Island oysters, raw clams and quahog stuffies alongside broader seafood plates. Order: Quahog stuffies.View guide →DiningNicks on BroadwayRI · New AmericanDerek Wagner's farm-to-table spot named a 2026 USA Today Restaurant of the Year with a rooftop garden and open kitchen. Order: Rhode Island fish crudo.View guide →DiningO DinisRI · MediterraneanLong-praised as Rhode Island's best Portuguese kitchen, serving robust Azorean plates like pork with littlenecks, potatoes and olives. Order: Pork and clams.View guide →DiningOberlinRI · New AmericanChef Ben Sukle's refined seasonal cooking rooted in Italian tradition with hand-rolled pastas, crudos and wood-fired focaccia. Order: Salt cod brandade.View guide →DiningOlneyville N.Y. SystemRI · DinerServing Rhode Island's snappy hot wieners and coffee milk since 1946, a James Beard America's Classics awardee in Olneyville. Order: Hot wieners all the way.View guide →DiningPane e VinoRI · ItalianLongtime Atwells Avenue trattoria serving authentic Neapolitan-leaning Italian cuisine with a deep wine list and warm service. Order: Homemade pasta.View guide →DiningSam's New York SystemRI · DinerBeloved neighborhood counter praised for its snappy dog, fresh meat sauce and light chewy steamed bun rivaling the classics. Order: New York System wiener.View guide →DiningScales and ShellsRI · SeafoodNo-reservations Newport favorite for simple perfectly cooked seafood like grilled fish, steamed mussels and fried clams. Order: Grilled whole fish.View guide →DiningThe Black PearlRI · SeafoodStoried wharf-side spot famous for its rich clam chowder and locally caught seafood served on the water in Newport Harbor. Order: Clam chowder.View guide →
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52 stops across 19 state-by-state guide collections.
Hikes500+ trails in every state, easy to epic545 stops →Waterfalls300+ falls, roadside to bucket-list303 stops →BeachesFamily sand, surf breaks, and wild shores299 stops →Hot springsLuxe resorts to wild backcountry soaks90 stops →Mountain bikingTrail systems, bike parks, and gravel76 stops →CyclingScenic rides, climbs, and rail-trails50 stops →Ski & snowboardBig-mountain steeps to family hills86 stops →DiningGreat meals near routes and gateway towns3,924 stops →Breweries & distilleriesTrip-worthy taprooms and still houses267 stops →GolfPublic courses you can actually book753 stops →National parksAll 63, guided by season and top sights63 stops →Hidden gemsVote favorites into the Roamward map19 stops →MLB ballparksAll 30 MLB parks as a road-trip quest30 stops →LighthousesCoast-to-coast beacons worth the drive60 stops →EventsPlan the trip around the moment31 stops →Wild landsForests, wilderness, and monuments beyond the parks74 stops →CampingEpic campgrounds by where you want to wake up63 stops →Scenic landmarksIconic overlooks, canyons, dunes, and formations57 stops →Roadside AmericanaGiant statues, folk art, oddities, and vintage neon23 stops →
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