4 Stunning Rhody Spots For Spring Photo Ops With Your Squad
Wicked Tulips Farm Photo by Stacey Doyle Photography
Whether you're taking photos with a smartphone (as most of us are) or an actual camera, there's no shortage of places in the OS to explore and enjoy during the milder months. Tbt, though, some just lend themselves more to pics for social than others. Because, as you probably already know too well, Instagram especially is all about those WOW! moments and captures. Here then are a few must-motor-over-to locations in Rhode Island for the coming season.
1. The Jamestown Windmill in the Windmill Hill Historic District - Hellooo, Holland? Dating back to 1787, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in the late 1970's, these days it's Insta Famous attracting a variety of both professional and amatuer photogs from RI and beyond. A fantastic foto op during the Spring and Summer in the OS, especially once all the greenery starts popping up. There's also an incredible view of the Newport Bridge from the back.
This photo first appeared on the PattyJDotCom Instagram.
2. The Garden On The Peerless Roof Deck, Downtown PVD - A few years ago, we were lucky enough to get a tour of the rooftop of the Westminster Lofts, which houses the private gardens for both Gracie's and sister bakery down the street, Ellie's. But it was an especially cold and gray day, and my photos reflect that. If you can somehow finagle (I mean that in the best possible way.) an invite this Spring, it's right up there with Wicked Tulips (more about them in a sec) in terms of cachet. Also, if someone can unlock the mystery of James Cameron having an apartment in that building, be my guest. I mean, has he ever even once been spotted having coffee at Small Point?
This photo first appeared on the PattyJDotCom Instagram.
3. Forth Wetherill State Park in Jamestown - Channel your inner Madonna, circa her Borderline video and style arc from back in 1986 (Why not? Everyone from Zara and Top Shop to Saks is spotlighting 1980’s threads. Think dayglo color, shaker style knits, and oversized blazers.) at the former American Revolutionary Fort on the property. Graffiti for days and then some. Add your own a la Keith Haring (jk) or just take a ton of snaps at the area also deemed “the Devil's Playground.” If you dare. In addition to the JD’s (juvenile delinquents, for the uninitiated), some people say it's also haunted by the ghost of a dog from its Revolutionary days.
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4. Wicked Tulips Flower Farm in Johnston - Hello, Holland Part 2! And also known as Rhode Island’s Golden Ticket for photogs and bloggers of every variety during the month of May. If you’re planning on going as a photographer - or an IG blogger with a photog in tow - you’re definitely going to need to purchase a site fee pass (They range in price from $50 for one session to $150 for all day.) in addition to the standard tix to gain entry to the farm. Also, when it comes to Wicked Tulips, it’s always best to plan ahead (saying a a little prayer for good weather can’t hurt either) because access sells out fast! Speaking of which, sold out means…sold out. Last Spring while we were driving in, we saw more than a few people get turned away because all the tix for that day had sold out weeks ago. Just sayin.
Wicked Tulips photo courtesy of Stacey Doyle Photography
Photo Credits: All Wicked Tulips photos courtesy of Stacey Doyle Photography
***This blog has been edited and updated from one that appeared on the site last March.