Best of Rhode Island 2008 Editors' Picks

This slice of serenity feels as if it's in the middle of New Hampshire though it's right off Route 146 and a mere ten minutes from downtown Providence. The 627-acre state park features a well maintained 2.5-mile paved loop that's ideal for power walking or taking a stroll with the baby and Fido. Those who prefer to channel Thoreau can contemplate life while getting lost on the shady trails that surround serene Olney Pond.