After A Day Of Hiking In Rhode Island’s Aust Family Preserve At Lime Rock, Check Into The Beatrice To Relax
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 21, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
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Adventure’s never far away in Rhode Island. That means the less time we travel the more time we have for fun and exploration. When you’ve got an overnight free, set off on this getaway in Rhode Island that showcases some of its sheer natural beauty and includes plenty of time for relaxation in a beautiful Providence hotel. Perhaps even better, this unforgettable Rhode Island adventure won’t break the bank.
Slip on your favorite comfy shoes for a few hours of exploring Aust Family Preserve at Lime Rock in Lincoln. Nestled on 130 cozy acres, the nature preserve packs a powerful scenic punch.
The three-mile trail system that meanders through the nature preserve makes it easy to explore. Each of the four trails tallies under a mile each, making it simple to follow all of them, if you’re up for it.
At just .04 of a mile, the Railway Trail will take you past old trolley tracks. Keep an eye out for frogs on the trail. The longest trail is just .09 of a mile and promises gorgeous views of Manton Pond.
As you wander along the trails and through the hardwood forest, you’ll likely cross paths with local wildlife. Deer, skunks, raccoons, and foxes call the nature preserve home.
A quiet day in nature provides the perfect prelude to an evening of relaxation at The Beatrice Hotel in Providence. The boutique hotel is only about a 15-minute drive from the nature preserve.
Like the nature preserve, the Rhode Island hotel is quite cozy with just 47 rooms and suites. Enjoy a slew of luxury amenities, including heated towel racks, WiFi, organic bath products, and a mini fridge.
Don’t leave your pup at home, either. Dogs are allowed at Aust Family Preserve at Lime Rock and at The Beatrice. Your pup will even have his own food and water bowl in the room and will receive a treat.
The luxury Rhode Island hotel is also home to several dining spaces, including Bellini’s Providence, a fine dining experience. The Hope & Main Downtown Makers Marketplace has quick meals you can buy and take with you.
Do you have a favorite getaway in Rhode Island? Let us know in the comments! While you’re in Providence, dig into an authentic Italian meal at Angelo’s, an Italian restaurant in Rhode Island.
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