Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the U.S. by land area, but it’s not just a tiny swath of rolling green hills and soft, sandy beaches that make it so special—it’s the water beyond it. Head to the southern tip of the Ocean State to fully appreciate Rhode Island first by boat, then by lighthouse. Rose Island Lighthouse stands on a rocky heap of land in Narragansett Bay, guiding ships away from the shallow shoals of Newport Harbor. Its shining beacon is easily glimpsed from the almost 12,000-foot-long suspension bridge that connects Newport and Jamestown, though the place is best experienced during an overnight stay.
Rose Island Lighthouse is featured in this article.
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