As I mentioned earlier in a posting about Sakonnet, Route 77 goes through some of the most scenic parts of Rhode Island, if not all of New England. Open fields and meadows drop down to the ocean, farm stands are scattered about, and the towns, including Little Compton, are charming, rural places that are worlds away from Providence. The photo shown here, which was taken in the summer of 2004, is of a vineyard that is located just off of Route 77 and a short distance west of the center of Little Compton.For a larger version of this photo, go to the Little Compton, RI photo on the Travel Guide of America site.
Much of Rhode Island is densely populated, but there are areas within the state that feel as rural as any part of New England. One of these areas can be found along scenic Route 77, which meanders through the southeast part of the state, ending at a wild and rugged coastal community called Sakonnet. The photo taken here, which was taken on a windy day in the fall of 2002, shows the desolate yet beautiful feel of the place.
Providence has some very old sections--especially on the east side of the city--and Benefit Street, which is just east of downtown, is like a living, breathing museum piece with old homes, buildings, and churches. The black and white picture shown here, which was taken in December of 2006, shows a downright spooky scene of a church on Benefit Street. The day I took this, it was dark and gloomy out, which certainly helped the overall mood of this shot.
It is relatively difficult to watch a sunset over the ocean in New England, but there are some west-facing areas scattered about that make for great sunset viewings. As this photo from the summer of 2003 shows, Newport, RI, is certainly one of these spots. Not only does the Ocean Drive south of the city center offer terrific places to watch the sun set over the ocean, but the downtown section of Newport is also a good spot for this. This photo shows a particularly nice sunset from the docks right in the heart of the city.