Weekend Getaways in Rhode Island

Short trips with every day mapped out — verified attractions, realistic pacing, and food along the way across 5 destinations.

51 itineraries

Salt Air & Shoreline Days: 3 Days in South County

3 Days · Teen Families

South County, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Shoreline Days: 3 Days in South County

7 stops

Salt Air & Lighthouse Light: 3 Days in South County

3 Days · Solo

South County, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Lighthouse Light: 3 Days in South County

6 stops

Salt Air & Slow Mornings: Two Days in South County

2 Days · Active Retirees

South County, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Slow Mornings: Two Days in South County

4 stops

Salt Air & Slow Streets: Solo in Bristol's East Bay

3 Days · Solo

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Slow Streets: Solo in Bristol's East Bay

6 stops

Cliffside Mornings: Two Slow Days Above the Atlantic

2 Days · Active Retirees

Block Island, Rhode Island

Cliffside Mornings: Two Slow Days Above the Atlantic

4 stops

Salt Air & Sea Stories: 3 Days in Bristol's East Bay

3 Days · Teen Families

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Sea Stories: 3 Days in Bristol's East Bay

5 stops

Salt Air & Quiet Harbors: Two Slow Days in Bristol

2 Days · Active Retirees

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Quiet Harbors: Two Slow Days in Bristol

3 stops

Cliff Light & Salt Wind: 3 Days Alone on Block Island

3 Days · Solo

Block Island, Rhode Island

Cliff Light & Salt Wind: 3 Days Alone on Block Island

4 stops

Salt Air & Lantern Light: Two Days in South County

2 Days · Couples

South County, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Lantern Light: Two Days in South County

4 stops

Salt Air & Slow Time: Two Days in Bristol's East Bay

2 Days · Couples

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Slow Time: Two Days in Bristol's East Bay

3 stops

Bluffs, Light, and Sea Wind: 3 Days on Block Island

3 Days · Active Retirees

Block Island, Rhode Island

Bluffs, Light, and Sea Wind: 3 Days on Block Island

4 stops

Salt Air & Sail Lines: Two Days in East Bay Rhode Island

2 Days · Couples

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Sail Lines: Two Days in East Bay Rhode Island

3 stops

Salt Air & Slow Time: Three Days Along Bristol's Shore

3 Days · Active Retirees

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Slow Time: Three Days Along Bristol's Shore

4 stops

Salt Air & Slow Tides: 3 Days in South County

3 Days · Active Retirees

South County, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Slow Tides: 3 Days in South County

4 stops

Sand Between Your Toes: A Slow Coastal Weekend in South County

2 Days · Young Families

South County, Rhode Island

Sand Between Your Toes: A Slow Coastal Weekend in South County

2 stops

Salt Air & Small Steps: Two Days in Bristol with the Kids

2 Days · Young Families

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Small Steps: Two Days in Bristol with the Kids

3 stops

Cliffs, Kids, and Sea Wind: Two Gentle Days on Block Island

2 Days · Young Families

Block Island, Rhode Island

Cliffs, Kids, and Sea Wind: Two Gentle Days on Block Island

4 stops

Bluffs, Light & Salt Wind: Two Days on Block Island

2 Days · Couples

Block Island, Rhode Island

Bluffs, Light & Salt Wind: Two Days on Block Island

3 stops

Cliffs, Sea Air & Small Steps: 3 Days on Block Island with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Block Island, Rhode Island

Cliffs, Sea Air & Small Steps: 3 Days on Block Island with Little Ones

4 stops

Sand Pails & Salt Air: 3 Days in South County, Rhode Island

3 Days · Young Families

South County, Rhode Island

Sand Pails & Salt Air: 3 Days in South County, Rhode Island

3 stops

Salt Air & Slow Mornings: 3 Days Along the East Bay

3 Days · Couples

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Slow Mornings: 3 Days Along the East Bay

6 stops

Cliffside & Salt Air: Three Days at Mohegan Bluffs

3 Days · Couples

Block Island, Rhode Island

Cliffside & Salt Air: Three Days at Mohegan Bluffs

4 stops

Salt Air & Small Steps: 3 Days in East Bay with the Kids

3 Days · Young Families

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Small Steps: 3 Days in East Bay with the Kids

4 stops

Salt Air & Slow Hours: Three Days in Bristol's East Bay

3 Days · Couples

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Slow Hours: Three Days in Bristol's East Bay

5 stops

Cliffs, Light, and Salt Air: 3 Days on Block Island

3 Days · Couples

Block Island, Rhode Island

Cliffs, Light, and Salt Air: 3 Days on Block Island

4 stops

Salt Air & Small Steps: 3 Days in East Bay with the Kids

3 Days · Young Families

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Small Steps: 3 Days in East Bay with the Kids

4 stops

Cliffs, Light, and Little Feet: A Family Weekend on Block Island

3 Days · Young Families

Block Island, Rhode Island

Cliffs, Light, and Little Feet: A Family Weekend on Block Island

4 stops

Bluffs, Light & Salt Wind: 3 Days Alone on Block Island

3 Days · Solo

Block Island, Rhode Island

Bluffs, Light & Salt Wind: 3 Days Alone on Block Island

4 stops

Salt Air & Slow Streets: 3 Days Alone in Bristol's East Bay

3 Days · Solo

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Slow Streets: 3 Days Alone in Bristol's East Bay

6 stops

Salt Air & Sea Glass: 3 Days Solo Along South County's Shore

3 Days · Solo

South County, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Sea Glass: 3 Days Solo Along South County's Shore

4 stops

Flames, Giraffes & Cobblestones: A Family Weekend in Providence

2 Days · Young Families

Providence, Rhode Island

Flames, Giraffes & Cobblestones: A Family Weekend in Providence

3 stops

Grey Skies and Gilded Halls: A Family Weekend in Off-Season Newport

2 Days · Young Families

Newport (off-season), Rhode Island

Grey Skies and Gilded Halls: A Family Weekend in Off-Season Newport

3 stops

Flames, Facades & Feathers: A Providence Weekend for the Whole Crew

2 Days · Teen Families

Providence, Rhode Island

Flames, Facades & Feathers: A Providence Weekend for the Whole Crew

4 stops

Grey Skies, Grand Halls: Two Days on Newport's Wild Edge

2 Days · Teen Families

Newport (off-season), Rhode Island

Grey Skies, Grand Halls: Two Days on Newport's Wild Edge

4 stops

Sandcastles & Salt Air: A Family Weekend in South County

2 Days · Young Families

South County, Rhode Island

Sandcastles & Salt Air: A Family Weekend in South County

3 stops

Clay Cliffs & Slow Tides: A Family Weekend on Block Island

2 Days · Young Families

Block Island, Rhode Island

Clay Cliffs & Slow Tides: A Family Weekend on Block Island

4 stops

Salt Air & Small Steps: Two Days in Bristol's East Bay

2 Days · Young Families

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Small Steps: Two Days in Bristol's East Bay

4 stops

Cliffs, Clay, and Ocean Air: A Day at Mohegan Bluffs

1 Day · Teen Families

Block Island, Rhode Island

Cliffs, Clay, and Ocean Air: A Day at Mohegan Bluffs

2 stops

Bluffs, Light, and Slow Tides: Two Days on Block Island

2 Days · Couples

Block Island, Rhode Island

Bluffs, Light, and Slow Tides: Two Days on Block Island

3 stops

Cliff Light and Sea Wind: A Day at Mohegan Bluffs

1 Day · Active Retirees

Block Island, Rhode Island

Cliff Light and Sea Wind: A Day at Mohegan Bluffs

2 stops

Grey Skies and Gilded Halls: A Quiet Newport in Spring

3 Days · Active Retirees

Newport (off-season), Rhode Island

Grey Skies and Gilded Halls: A Quiet Newport in Spring

4 stops

Flames on the Water: A Solo Wander Through Providence

2 Days · Solo

Providence, Rhode Island

Flames on the Water: A Solo Wander Through Providence

4 stops

Grey Skies and Gilded Halls: Two Solo Days on Newport's Cliff Walk

2 Days · Solo

Newport (off-season), Rhode Island

Grey Skies and Gilded Halls: Two Solo Days on Newport's Cliff Walk

5 stops

Flames, Frescoes & Wild Gardens: A Providence Weekend for Two

3 Days · Couples

Providence, Rhode Island

Flames, Frescoes & Wild Gardens: A Providence Weekend for Two

6 stops

Salt Air & Slow Mornings: Three Days in South County

3 Days · Active Retirees

South County, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Slow Mornings: Three Days in South County

4 stops

Grey Skies, Grand Halls: A Newport Off-Season Romance

3 Days · Couples

Newport (off-season), Rhode Island

Grey Skies, Grand Halls: A Newport Off-Season Romance

6 stops

Salt Air & Slow Mornings: Three Days in Bristol's East Bay

3 Days · Active Retirees

East Bay, Rhode Island

Salt Air & Slow Mornings: Three Days in Bristol's East Bay

4 stops

Flames, Giraffes & Golden Arcades: 3 Days in Providence with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Providence, Rhode Island

Flames, Giraffes & Golden Arcades: 3 Days in Providence with Little Ones

5 stops

Salt Air & Small Steps: A Family Weekend on Newport's Cliffs

3 Days · Young Families

Newport (off-season), Rhode Island

Salt Air & Small Steps: A Family Weekend on Newport's Cliffs

5 stops

Cliffs, Light, and the Long Atlantic Hush: 3 Days on Block Island

3 Days · Active Retirees

Block Island, Rhode Island

Cliffs, Light, and the Long Atlantic Hush: 3 Days on Block Island

4 stops

Riverlight and Garden Paths: Three Gentle Days in Providence

3 Days · Active Retirees

Providence, Rhode Island

Riverlight and Garden Paths: Three Gentle Days in Providence

5 stops

Rhode Island offers a wealth of weekend escape options across five distinctive regions. Block Island, Newport, Providence, South County, and East Bay each provide their own character and charm for travelers seeking a short getaway. This collection features 14 itineraries ranging from one to three days, designed for various travel styles—solo explorers, couples, families with children, and romantic partners. Whether drawn to dramatic coastal cliffs, historic architecture, vibrant cultural scenes, or peaceful waterside moments, visitors will find curated experiences that capture the essence of Rhode Island's coastal and urban landscapes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of itineraries are available for weekend trips to Rhode Island?

The page offers 14 itineraries spanning one to three days. Options cater to different travelers: solo journeys through Providence and along Newport's Cliff Walk, romantic getaways for couples in Newport and Providence, family weekends on Newport's cliffs and in Providence, and multi-day explorations of Block Island, South County, and East Bay.

Which Rhode Island destinations are featured on this page?

Five destinations are highlighted: Block Island, Newport (particularly off-season visits), Providence, South County, and East Bay. Each region has multiple itineraries tailored to different interests and travel styles.

Are there itineraries suitable for families traveling with children?

Yes. The page includes family-focused itineraries such as 'Flames, Giraffes & Golden Arcades: 3 Days in Providence with Little Ones' and 'Salt Air & Small Steps: A Family Weekend on Newport's Cliffs,' both designed as three-day experiences.

What themes appear in the Block Island itineraries?

Block Island itineraries emphasize coastal and natural elements. Options include 'Cliffs, Clay, and Ocean Air: A Day at Mohegan Bluffs,' 'Bluffs, Light, and Slow Tides: Two Days on Block Island,' and 'Cliffs, Light, and the Long Atlantic Hush: 3 Days on Block Island.'

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