28 days in Rhode Island Itinerary

With coastline on the west, south, and east, Newport is a maritime city with a rich history.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Newport: Warwick (Morris Farm, Inc. & Quality Massage Now), Bristol (Musee Patamecanique & Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum) and Providence (RISD Museum, Providence Performing Arts Center, &more). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at The Breakers, tour the old-fashioned way with a train tour, take a tour by water with Fish'n Tales Adventures, and get to know the fascinating history of Ocean Drive Historic District.

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Arcata to Newport is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Arcata to Newport. Traveling from Arcata in December, things will get slightly colder in Newport: highs are around 44°F and lows about 32°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can catch the ferry to New Shoreham.

New Shoreham is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. New Shoreham is known for nature, historic sites, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Mohegan Bluffs, don't miss a visit to Ocean View Pavilion, indulge in some personalized pampering at Koru Eco Spa, and view the masterpieces at Spring Street Gallery.

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You can ride a ferry from Newport to New Shoreham in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry. In December, daily temperatures in New Shoreham can reach 45°F, while at night they dip to 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Woonsocket.

Woonsocket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Woonsocket: Chepachet (Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area & Brown and Hopkins Country Store). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center, explore the landscape on two wheels at Blackstone River Bikeway, take an in-depth tour of Museum of Work and Culture, and experience rural life at Phantom Farms.

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Drive from New Shoreham to Woonsocket in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from New Shoreham in December, expect little chillier with lows of 27°F in Woonsocket. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Fri) to allow time for the car ride back home.