Rhode Island Roadside Oddities And Attractions

One of our absolute favorite things to do when we are out driving around is to find roadside oddities and attractions. We have been known to make many a U-turn while driving down the road. This page will be dedicated to any roadside attractions we have found in the state of Rhode Island.

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Beavertail Lighthouse

Beavertail Lighthouse


Location: Beavertail Road
City: Jamestown
Region of State Located: South
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Beavertail Lighthouse is the third oldest lighthouse in North America. The original lighthouse was built from wood and completed in 1749. The original structure was 58 feet tall with an 11-foot lantern on top. In 1753 it was rebuilt after a fire destroyed the original structure.

In 1783 the lighthouse was once again rebuilt after British soldiers burnt it down in 1779. In 1793 the lighthouse ownership was turned over to the Federal government. In 1972 the lighthouse was automated. In 1977 the lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

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Dusty The Snowman


Location: 662 Atlantic Ave
City: Westerly
Region of State Located: South/West
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As we were exploring the Rhode Island Beaches, we came across an ice cream place with this cool little snowman out front

Point Judith Lighthouse

Point Judith Lighthouse

Location: 1470 Ocean Rd
City: Narragansett
Region of State Located: South/Central
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This lighthouse sits at the west side entrance to Narragansett Bay. It’s the third lighthouse to sit at this location. This is the third lighthouse tower that sits at this location. Visitors can walk the grounds but not enter the lighthouse or Coast Guard station. For more information on this lighthouse you can use the link I provided below.

Point Judith Lighthouse On Wikipedia

Scrap Metal Scorpion


Location: 445 Nooseneck Hill Rd
City: Exeter
Region of State Located: South/West
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While we were out and about checking out lighthouses and a covered bridge, we stumbled upon this guy. It sits in front of a scrap metal business called Exeter Scrap Metal Inc.

Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge

Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge

Location: 105A Central Pike
City: Foster
Region of State Located: Central/West
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Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge crosses Hemlock Brook and is the second bridge to be built at this location. To learn more about this covered bridge you can use the link provided below.

Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge On Wikipedia

Watch Hill Lighthouse

Watch Hill Lighthouse

Location: 14 Lighthouse Rd
City: Westerly
Region of State Located: Central/South
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Watch Hill Lighthouse was originally constructed in 1745. the original structure was destroyed in a storm in 1781. There is plenty of parking and restrooms on site. To learn more about the history of this lighthouse you can use the link provided below.

Watch Hill Lighthouse on Wikipedia
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