Nice little place to take in the view or walk the rocks. The drive to get here is nice. Some nice views to take in as you drive and little farms to stop at on the way. Along with the Vineyard you can stop in at as well.
Brian S.
Place rating: 4 Warwick, RI
A little light that survives The Sakonnet Point lighthouse was built in 1884 and served to keep ships off of Sakonnet Point for decades. It was a simple spark plug type of light, cheaply built from cast iron and lined with brick. Nothing fancy but had a simplistic type of beauty typical of it’s style. At least until Hurricane Carol paid a visit in 1954 and damaged the poor little light as well as most of the rest of Rhode island. The tough little light managed to survive the hurricane but since times were changing and lighthouses weren’t as useful as they once were the light was scheduled to be destroyed. Fortunately a group of persevering lighthouse lovers saved the light from destruction. It wasn’t restored but then again at least it was saved from annihilation. A slight list from the monstrous hurricane was visible when observing the lighthouse from the proper angle. Finally the money was raised and in 2012 the light was restored to it’s former glory. Not the most impressive light but one of historic value and it’s own subtle beauty. Fortunately because of a group of concerned people the light that survived one of the worst hurricanes in New England history will continue to survive the foolishness of humans.
