2 hours
Enjoy the Southern Circuit with special guest, BLUEY!
This is a 6 mile round trip (3 miles out, 3 miles back) between Portsmouth Grove Station and Bayside Station, our exclusive waterfront picnic area. During your experience on the rails, you will traverse through the coastal woodlands of Aquidneck Island before a stop at Bayside Station, where you will have the opportunity to spend time, dance, and take photos with Bluey.
Bring a small cooler with snacks and drinks to enjoy at our private bayside picnic area before riding back to the station.
Available MAY 14th @ 5:30 pm
6 miles | 1.5 hours
Enjoy a leisurely expedition along 6 miles of spectacular coastline, passing through waterfront estates, golf courses, and the Audubon Society Nature Preserve. One way tour with shuttle bus pickup.
6 miles | 1.5 hours
Pedal through the coastal woodlands of Aquidneck Island and enjoy the exclusive picnic area overlooking Narragansett Bay on this 6 mile round trip.
6 miles | 1.5 hours
Enjoy the Southern Circuit as the sun sets over Narragansett Bay. Relax at Bayside Station and then pedal back as the twilight deepens.
6 miles | 1.5 hours
Enjoy the Southern Circuit at twilight! Features private fire pits and complimentary s’mores.
6 miles | 1.5 hours
Experience the Southern Circuit after dark, with personal lanterns and the moonlight to guide your way. Cozy up with a personal fire pit and enjoy complimentary s’mores at the exclusive Bayside Station.
6 miles | 2 hours
Ride the Southern Circuit to brunch at the exclusive Bayside Station picnic area overlooking Narragansett Bay. Tour includes Mimosas, Bloody-Marys, freshly baked pastries, coffee, and more.
6 miles | 2 hours
Celebrate Halloween with Rail Explorers. Dress up in your SPOOKIEST Halloween costume (optional) and ride the Southern Circuit in the dark.
Includes Hot Witch's Brew Cider, Apple Cider Donuts and Fireside S'mores.
1 night only! FRIDAY OCT 30th at 7:30 pm
**please note: ride is not decorated or haunted**
6 miles | 2 hours
Get in the Halloween spirit with Rail Explorers while you trick or treat along the Southern Circuit!
After arriving at our private Bayside Station, relax by the fire and enjoy Hot Witch's Brew Cider and Fireside S'mores before heading back to the Portsmouth Station by the light of your lantern.
OCT 23rd at 5:30 pm
*Costumes optional, but always encouraged*
**please note: ride is not decorated or haunted**
6 miles | 2 hours
Available by request only. Please contact hannah@railexplorers.net with private tour inquiries.
The Southern Circuit begins at the Rail Explorers Depot at Portsmouth Grove Station.
You'll pedal south past historic Weaver Cove, where in 1776 an armada of the British Navy anchored and prepared for invasion.
Take in beautiful water views, sea breezes, and look out for osprey nests along the way.
The turnaround point is Bayside Station, the exclusive waterfront picnic area featuring Rail Explorers' signature red adirondack chairs, fire pits and spectacular panoramic views over Narragansett Bay.
Bring a snack and drinks to enjoy before pedalling back to the depot.
South
Tours: Southern Circuit, Sunset Tour, Brunch Tour, Fireside Tour, Lantern Ride, Fireside Costume Ride, Track or Treat, Private Southern Circuit
Total Distance: 6 miles
Duration: 1.5 hours
The Southern Circuit begins at the Rail Explorers Depot at Portsmouth Grove Station.
You'll pedal south past historic Weaver Cove, where in 1776 an armada of the British Navy anchored and prepared for invasion.
Take in beautiful water views, sea breezes, and look out for osprey nests along the way.
The turnaround point is Bayside Station, the exclusive waterfront picnic area featuring Rail Explorers' signature red adirondack chairs, fire pits and spectacular panoramic views over Narragansett Bay.
Bring a snack and drinks to enjoy before pedalling back to the depot.
The Northern Ramble explorers 6 miles of Aquidneck Island's coast between Portsmouth Grove Station and Hummocks Station.
You'll pedal through private waterfront estates, 2 golf courses, and coastal woodlands. Look out for the topiary animals as you pass the Newport Preservation Society Topiary Gardens. Osprey are often seen as you travel through and the waterfront Audubon Society Nature Preserve.
Many of these unique perspectives are only accesible from the railroad.
The Northern Ramble tour is a one way railbike ride and a shuttle bus.
The Northern Ramble does not feature the midway picnic area accessed on the Southern Circuit tours.
North
Tours: Northern Ramble
Total Distance: 6 miles
Duration: 2 hours
The Northern Ramble explorers 6 miles of Aquidneck Island's coast between Portsmouth Grove Station and Hummocks Station.
You'll pedal through private waterfront estates, 2 golf courses, and coastal woodlands. Look out for the topiary animals as you pass the Newport Preservation Society Topiary Gardens. Osprey are often seen as you travel through and the waterfront Audubon Society Nature Preserve.
Many of these unique perspectives are only accesible from the railroad.
The Northern Ramble tour is a one way railbike ride and a shuttle bus.
The Northern Ramble does not feature the midway picnic area accessed on the Southern Circuit tours.
Rail Explorers follows the route that was once part of the Old Colony Railroad. The Newport line opened on February 1, 1864.
Passenger service reached an all time high during the summers of 1912 and 1913, when twenty-four trains per day ran along these rails.
Passenger service ended in 1938, but freight trains continued to run on these rails until the Sakonnet River Bridge was damaged in 1980. The rails are now owned by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
Today Rail Explorers is proud to join the Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad to once again welcome locals and visitors to ride these scenic and historic rails.
All Rail Explorers can soar the skies with 10% off your tour! Must show wristband at checkout.