9 days in Rhode Island Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Cliff Walk and Marble House. Head to Thames Glass and Thames Streetfor some retail therapy. Spend the 18th (Sun) exploring nature at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at The Breakers, cruise along Ocean Drive Historic District, take a memorable tour with Fish'n Tales Adventures, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Newport tour itinerary site.

Dayton to Newport is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dayton in April, expect nights in Newport to be about the same, around 39°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can go by car to Glocester.

Glocester is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. On the 22nd (Thu), look for gifts at Brown and Hopkins Country Store and then admire the majestic nature at Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area.

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Glocester visit site.

You can drive from Newport to Glocester in 1.5 hours. April in Glocester sees daily highs of 56°F and lows of 37°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to New Shoreham.

New Shoreham is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge, relax in the rural setting at Abrams Animal Farm, then get a taste of the local shopping with Spring Street Gallery, then get a taste of the local shopping with Clayhead Salon & Spa, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Jessie Edwards Studio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Sat): take a memorable tour with Tours, then stop by Block Island Trading Company, and then explore the striking landscape at Rodman's Hollow.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the New Shoreham trip planner.

You can drive from Glocester to New Shoreham in 2.5 hours. While traveling from Glocester, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in New Shoreham, ranging from highs of 51°F to lows of 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.