10 days in Rhode Island Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Skip's Dock (in South Kingstown) and Providence (Brown University, Providence Performing Arts Center, &more). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Cliff Walk, examine the collection at The Breakers, cruise along Ocean Drive Historic District, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find traveler tips and tourist information, go to the Newport trip site.

Athens, Greece to Newport is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Athens to Newport, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. In April, Newport is slightly colder than Athens - with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to New Shoreham.

New Shoreham is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. On the 14th (Fri), make a trip to Sacred Labyrinth, identify plant and animal life at Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge, experience rural life at 1661 Farm and Gardens, then shop like a local with Spring Street Gallery, and finally experience rural life at Abrams Animal Farm. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy breathtaking views from Clayhead Salon & Spa, don't miss a visit to Ocean View Pavilion, look for gifts at Blocks of Fudge, then take in the dramatic natural features at Mohegan Bluffs, and finally visit a coastal fixture at South East Lighthouse.

To find where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the New Shoreham trip planner.

Traveling by ferry from Newport to New Shoreham takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to North Smithfield.

North Smithfield is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States, settled as a farming community in 1666 and incorporated into its present form in 1871. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): learn about winemaking at Verde Vineyards, then do a tasting at Diamond Hill Vineyards, and then experience rural life at Wright's Dairy Farm and Bakery.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our North Smithfield travel website.

Getting from New Shoreham to North Smithfield by car takes about 2.5 hours. April in North Smithfield sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.