Prudence Island

 

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brian s.

Warwick, RI

1/25/2009 16 photos

I love going to Prudence island. The little ferry from Bristol is inexpensive and just  the trip itself pretty nice. For some fortunate reason the island was never really developed which is shocking considering how beautiful it is. There are some houses but I don't think many people stay there year round and any kids probably end up going to Portsmouth for school.

We love to bike around the island because even in the summer the traffic is light to nonexistent. Not very many paved roads so a mountain bike is necessary but you can make it around the whole island in a few hours. It even has a cute little lighthouse that you can walk right up to. The views around the island are just spectacular and in many spots it seems you are the only people on the island. An absolutely wild and unspoiled place that always seems fresh no matter how many times we go out there. About the only negative thing about the island is that ticks also seem to enjoy it and repellent is a must.

No, there's not much out there, and that is what makes it so great. There is a small store by the ferry landing to buy junk food and drinks but nothing else. That is why Prudence is so special.

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all seeing E.

Waban, MA

8/10/2008

Out in the Middle of Narragansett Bay is an idyllic little Island called Prudence Isalnd.  There are no stores or businesses there of any kind only a post office/ferry landing /shop.  It is a beautiful oasis in the bay with amazing views.  If you need something you must bring it. It is worth the half an hour trip out of the ferry from Bristol.  It would be nice if there was someplace to buy a drink or food but that is not the case.  Just fantastic views!

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