TIVERTON BUS TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Come Away to the Quiet Coast: A Slow Day Along Tiverton’s Farm Coast
A seven-hour bus tour with Experience Rhode Island Tours that walks you through the fishing docks, an 18th‑century artisan village, a family farm and an animal sanctuary in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Come Away to the Quiet Coast: A Slow Day Along Tiverton’s Farm Coast.
Come Away to the Quiet Coast visits Rhode Island’s serene farm coast, a landscape of rolling farmland and sheltered harbors. Over the course of the day you’ll travel the two easternmost towns — Tiverton and Little Compton — watching local fishermen bring in their daily catch, exploring artisan craft in a historic village, spending time at a family farm and touring an animal sanctuary for a tranquil, unhurried view of coastal New England.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Where fishermen bring in the day’s catch
Visit the working coastal edge of Tiverton and Little Compton to see local fishermen land their daily catch and get a close look at the rhythms of a small New England harbor.
Artisans in an 18th‑century New England village
Explore a historic village where local artisans practice traditional crafts—an intimate look at makers and the region’s cultural continuity.
A family farm and an animal sanctuary
Spend time at a family farm and visit an animal sanctuary—two stops that bring you close to the pastoral life and the region’s commitment to animal care.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a relaxed, full‑day (7‑hour) bus tour designed to move at an easy pace: short coach transfers between stops, time to observe working harbors, explore an historic artisan village, and visit a family farm and animal sanctuary. The emphasis is on quiet landscapes, local livelihoods and careful viewing rather than strenuous activity.
THE COAST
Where fishermen bring in the day’s catch
Visit the working coastal edge of Tiverton and Little Compton to see local fishermen land their daily catch and get a close look at the rhythms of a small New England harbor.
THE VILLAGE
Artisans in an 18th‑century New England village
Explore a historic village where local artisans practice traditional crafts—an intimate look at makers and the region’s cultural continuity.
THE FARMS
A family farm and an animal sanctuary
Spend time at a family farm and visit an animal sanctuary—two stops that bring you close to the pastoral life and the region’s commitment to animal care.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024. Time: 10:00am–5:00pm. Total duration: 7 hours.
Cost: $75. Booking deadline: Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Operated by Experience Rhode Island Tours as a bus tour of Tiverton and Little Compton’s farm coast.
Plan for a full day out: bring weather‑appropriate layers and any personal essentials for a 7‑hour outing; confirm any additional advice with the operator when you book.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is the tour?
Friday, October 18, 2024, from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for 7 hours.
How much does it cost?
The cost is $75 per person.
When is the booking deadline?
The booking deadline is Sunday, October 13, 2024.
What will we see on the tour?
You will visit Tiverton and Little Compton’s farm coast to see local fishermen’s daily catches, an 18th‑century artisan village, a family farm and an animal sanctuary, among pastoral views.
Who operates the trip?
Experience Rhode Island Tours operates this bus tour of the Quiet Coast.