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Beavertail State Park is a 153-acre public recreation area located at the southern end of Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay. Renowned for its stunning panoramic vistas of the New England coastline, the park is also home to the active Beavertail Lighthouse with a tower dating back to 1856. Previously known as the Newport Light, the Beavertail beacon has a rich history which includes contributing to Newport's prominence before the Revolution and guiding local merchant vessels engaged in the trade with China. The Beavertail Lighthouse and Lighthouse Museum are open for the public to explore. The park is a popular tourist destination for sightseeing, which can be done on foot, bicycle or by car, and also offers excellent hiking saltwater fishing and a naturalist program.

Beavertail Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835, Phone: 401-884-2010

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