Ready for another beautiful Rhode Island summer? We thought so. This might be the year of the staycation, but when you live in the Ocean State, that’s not a bad thing. This year, check out the tranquil Conimicut Point Park and take in the views, including enjoying one of our state’s oldest lighthouses.

Conimicut Point Park is located in Warwick.

David C / TripAdvisor It’s found on a small peninsula that never seems to be crowded.

The park is a great place for families, especially with its picnic areas and playground…

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…but it’s the rocky, sandy shoreline people love the most.

Kate R / TripAdvisor Take a beach walk, fly a kite, or just sit and relax.

The Conimicut Lighthouse is located just off the shores here.

Debra T / TripAdvisor Obviously, this lighthouse is closed to the public, but you’ll have an exclusive view of it when you’re at the park.

The first lighthouse at Conimicut Point was built in the 1860s, when a lantern room and a fourth-order Fresnel lens were put on a granite tower that had been built on the shoal.

VISITWarwickRI / TripAdvisor Conimicut was one of the last lighthouses in the United States to convert its lantern from incandescent oil vapor to electricity, which was done in 1960.

If you come during low tide, you can check out all sorts of treasures and stand on the sandy spit when the water recedes.

Chris Mrozewski / Google And if you stay until sunset, you certainly won’t be disappointed.

Have you ever seen the Conimicut Lighthouse? The history of Rhode Island’s lighthouses, including this one, is fascinating. Learning about them is a great way to learn more about local history. And to see seven of our best lighthouses in one four hour day trip, just follow this route.

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It’s found on a small peninsula that never seems to be crowded.

Kate R / TripAdvisor

Take a beach walk, fly a kite, or just sit and relax.

Debra T / TripAdvisor

Obviously, this lighthouse is closed to the public, but you’ll have an exclusive view of it when you’re at the park.

VISITWarwickRI / TripAdvisor

Conimicut was one of the last lighthouses in the United States to convert its lantern from incandescent oil vapor to electricity, which was done in 1960.

Chris Mrozewski / Google

And if you stay until sunset, you certainly won’t be disappointed.

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Address: Conimicut Point, Warwick, RI 02889, USA