Fort Wetherill State Park — Attraction in Jamestown

Great place if you love exploring and going off the beaten path. The lack of maintenance and informational signs adds to the intrigue in my opinion; you might have to do a little research on your own to explore the park's interesting historical significance. The large concrete structures were batteries constructed just prior the the United State's entry into World War II, but were supposedly never put to use. Now abandoned, the vast network of rooms and tunnels are very fun to explore if you are brave enough and have a flashlight. Although they can be hard to find, there are a lot of small trails that lead to beautiful craggy cliffs and views of the harbor, a perfect location for something like a picnic. For any Wes Anderson fans out there, the filming location of the dancing scene in his movie Moonrise Kingdom was at the westernmost cove in the park, so definitely check that out. This cove is also a great place to swim, as the water is super clear and not too cold in the summer. Overall, this park effectively captures the beauty of Rhode Island, and it is a great place to come on your own or with a...

Fort Wetherill is a super cool historical spot on Rhode Island’s island, known as Jamestown. This fort, which is now a state park & tourist stop, straddles the perimeter of Jamestown coastline nestled in the Narragansett bay. I would challenge folks on wether if they have seen pure beauty, if they have yet to make there way to the cliffs of Fort Wetherill.

Stop by & have a family Picnic on the grass or negotiate the weathered fort. Either way, make your way, very carefully, to the 50 to 70’ cliffs with picturesque New England shoreline views. One would would only need to watch the armature & professional artists who make the journey daily to realize the natural beauty.

The fine print here would inform adventurers that they should leave small children behind & adorn long pants & appropriate footwear if they plan to investigate the paths, fort, & cliffs. I offer this as a mere suggestion, but you don’t have to take my word for it.

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Though completely painted with graffiti, the fort is a cool place to visit if you're in the area. There are numerous breaks in the low fencing surrounding the fort so accessing the ruins is simple. Just watch your step and mind the holes and ledges... this was fenced off for a reason. Climb to the top or follow the trails around the backside to find a beautiful rock outcrop over the ocean. It's a nice spot to watch the sunset or sunrise as there's mostly water to the east(ish) and west(ish). There's also a nice view of the Pell/Newport bridge, which looks cool in the twilight when the lights first kick on but it's still light enough to see the lines of the bridge...bring a zoom lens. Parking is fairly limited, but it wasn't too busy when we visited on a Friday evening. There's a few other nice spots not far away if the lot is full here (Beavertail and Brenton both also provide wonderful...