5 days in Rhode Island Itinerary
5 days in Rhode Island Itinerary
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5 days in Rhode Island Itinerary
Start: Minneapolis
+5
Fly + bus + train + foot + bus + ferry:
10h
1
New Shoreham, Block Island
— 1 night
Drive:
2h
2
Newport
— 3 nights
+5
bus + foot + train + foot + bus + Fly:
8h
End: Minneapolis
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1
night
New Shoreham, Block Island
1
night

New Shoreham is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. On the 8th (Fri), identify plant and animal life at Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge, enjoy the sea views from South East Lighthouse, explore the striking landscape at Mohegan Bluffs, then get a taste of the local shopping with Spring Street Gallery, and finally relax in the rural setting at Abrams Animal Farm.
To find ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read New Shoreham road trip planning site .
Minneapolis to New Shoreham is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight, bus, and ferry. You can also do a combination of flight, train, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Minneapolis to New Shoreham is 1 hour. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Minneapolis in May: highs in New Shoreham hover around 61°F, while lows dip to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can go by car to Newport.
To find ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read New Shoreham road trip planning site .
Minneapolis to New Shoreham is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight, bus, and ferry. You can also do a combination of flight, train, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Minneapolis to New Shoreham is 1 hour. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Minneapolis in May: highs in New Shoreham hover around 61°F, while lows dip to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can go by car to Newport.
Things to do in New Shoreham
Side Trip
Abrams Animal Farm
Highlights from your plan

Mohegan Bluffs
2:30pm, Fri May 8

South East Lighthouse
12:30pm, Fri May 8

Spring Street Gallery
5:00pm, Fri May 8
3
nights
Newport
3
nights

City by the Sea
With coastline on the west, south, and east, Newport is a maritime city with a rich history.Change things up with a short trip to Colt State Park in Bristol (about 40 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Cliff Walk, contemplate the long history of Fort Adams State Park, see the interesting displays at The Breakers, and take a memorable drive along Ocean Drive Historic District.
To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Newport trip planner.
Traveling by car from New Shoreham to Newport takes 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Newport can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Newport
Side Trips
Colt State Park, Milk and Honey Bazaar
Highlights from your plan

The Breakers
12:30pm, Sat May 9

Ocean Drive Historic District
12:30pm, Sun May 10

The Elms
3:00pm, Sat May 9
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