The 14 Mile Scenic Drive In Rhode Island To Take As Soon As Possible

While there’s never a bad time to go for a scenic drive in Rhode Island, there’s nothing quite like exploring the Ocean State on a warm summer day. And while the season’s days are numbered, you’ve still got plenty of time left to enjoy it. We highly recommend a cruise down Route 77 as soon as possible, otherwise known as the route from Tiverton to Little Compton.

Route 77 is only 14 miles in length, but they’re some seriously stunning miles.

Wikipedia This old state highway runs from Route 24 in Tiverton to Rhode Island Road in Little Compton.

You may have taken this route dozens of times, or perhaps it’s new territory for you – but either way, you’ll love it.

Doug Kerr / Flickr This drive is always delightful.

You’ll start in the charming town of Tiverton, a little gem in Newport County.

Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr Tiverton is located on the eastern shore of Narragansett Bay, across the Sakonnet River from Aquidneck Island.

As you can imagine, this little town is brimming with local history.

Phillip Capper / Flickr It was incorporated in 1747, but its roots go all the way back to 1694. Make sure to check out Tiverton Four Corners and its country-style shops and restaurants.

As you continue down the highway, make sure to stop by Sakonnet Vineyard and pick up some local wine for later.

Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard / Facebook Nestled between two waterways, Sakonnet has distinct maritime conditions that make it a fantastic place for wine grapes to thrive. If you’ll be riding in the passenger seat on the road trip, you can always stick around for a tasting.

Next, you’ll arrive in Little Compton, one of Rhode Island’s most underrated small towns.

Kenneth Zirkel / Wikipedia Driving into town feels like going back in time in the best way.

Little Compton is quiet and peaceful, full of understated attractions and small, beautiful beaches.

Peter Rintels / Flickr This route takes you to a lot of stunning scenery for such a short duration.

Will you be able to make this scenic drive before fall?

Wikipedia

This old state highway runs from Route 24 in Tiverton to Rhode Island Road in Little Compton.

Doug Kerr / Flickr

This drive is always delightful.

Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr

Tiverton is located on the eastern shore of Narragansett Bay, across the Sakonnet River from Aquidneck Island.

Phillip Capper / Flickr

It was incorporated in 1747, but its roots go all the way back to 1694. Make sure to check out Tiverton Four Corners and its country-style shops and restaurants.

Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard / Facebook

Nestled between two waterways, Sakonnet has distinct maritime conditions that make it a fantastic place for wine grapes to thrive. If you’ll be riding in the passenger seat on the road trip, you can always stick around for a tasting.

Kenneth Zirkel / Wikipedia

Driving into town feels like going back in time in the best way.

Peter Rintels / Flickr

This route takes you to a lot of stunning scenery for such a short duration.

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Address: RI-77, Little Compton, RI, USA