🥾 ActiveWeekend · from Boston, MA

Riverside Trails & Waterfall Dreams

Experience pristine riverside paths and cascading waterfalls while exploring Rhode Island's most enchanting natural sanctuaries just minutes from Boston.

Day 1 — Colt State ParkDay 2 — Moore State Park

Day 1 — Colt State Park

🚗 1 hr 47 min driving📍 5 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Boston, MA → Colt State Park

1 hr 19 min8:00 AM → 9:19 AM

Colt State Park

★ 4.8

Experience 464 acres of pristine Rhode Island coastline with sweeping waterfront views, manicured gardens, and scenic driving routes perfect for an active weekend getaway.

9:19 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch10:19 AM

The Beach House

A New England seaside restaurant with solid seafood and pub fare that hits the right notes after a morning on the water or the trails. A comfortable and reliable midday stop.

★ 4.2American Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

Colt State Park → Goddard Memorial State Park

13 min12:00 PM → 12:13 PM

Goddard Memorial State Park

★ 4.6

Hike forested trails past scenic ponds and stone bridges, exploring the park's 1,000+ acres of woodland terrain. Climb to the observation tower for sweeping views across the landscape, then picnic by the water.

12:13 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Goddard Memorial State Park → Brick Pizza Co.

15 min5:00 PM → 5:15 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:15 PM

Brick Pizza Co.

Savor authentic brick-oven Neapolitan pizza in a vibrant, energetic atmosphere that captures the essence of Italian culinary tradition.

★ 4.3Pizza Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Castle Hill Inn

A Gilded Age estate overlooking Narragansett Bay on Newport's Ocean Drive — the Castle Hill Inn has been the benchmark Newport stay for a reason. The bluff-top lawn at sunset is exceptional, and the rooms in the main historic house are worth the premium over the beach cottages.

Day 2 — Moore State Park

🚗 3 hr 23 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Colt State Park → Moore State Park

1 hr 31 min8:00 AM → 9:31 AM

Moore State Park

★ 4.8

Hike to a picturesque waterfall cascading through wooded trails in this 650-acre sanctuary perfect for active explorers seeking natural beauty.

9:31 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch10:31 AM

Hot Dog Annie's

A beloved Massachusetts roadside institution where the hot dogs are the point and the prices haven't changed much in decades. A genuine local landmark worth the detour.

★ 4.3Hot Dog Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

Moore State Park → Quinsigamond State Park- Regatta Point

18 min12:00 PM → 12:18 PM

Quinsigamond State Park- Regatta Point

★ 4.5

Launch kayaks or paddleboards on this scenic Worcester lake, or walk the shoreline trail with views of rowers gliding across the water. Watch competitive races and enjoy picnic areas overlooking the regatta course.

12:18 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Quinsigamond State Park- Regatta Point → Black & White Grille

21 min5:00 PM → 5:21 PM

Black & White Grille

★ 4.4

Indulge in upscale contemporary American cuisine with refined cocktails in an elegant, sophisticated dining setting.

5:21 PM📍 See location

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Drive

Black & White Grille → Boston, MA

1 hr 13 min6:21 PM → 7:34 PM

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