Location: Eastern Rhode Island, north of Providence
Length: 1.4 miles (2.253 km)
Time To Allow: 15 minutes
Description/Highlights/Points of Interest
Breakneck Hill Road, as one might guess from its name, is a stretch of curvy
highway north of Providence. However, the scenery along the short stretch makes
braving the sharp curves well worth it.
Breakneck Hill Road (Route 123) and Great Road in Lincoln stretch approximately
1.4 miles from Route 146 in the west to Manchester Print Works Road in the
east. The byway is part of the path across the Moshassuck River Valley.
In the distance, towering Sycamores can be seen amidst the open fields and
fir trees planted atop rolling hills. Great Road is noteworthy as one of
the earliest colonial roads, dating back to 1683. Portions of the Great
Road are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic buildings
can also be seen along the road.
The
following organizations offer trips in Rhode Island:
Cape
Cod, the Islands and Newport
Tauck World Discovery
America's history began along New England's rugged shores. Explore a rich
maritime legacy beautifully preserved in the grey-weathered shingles of
Cape Cod homes, dunes dotted with lighthouses, quaint harbors, rose-lined
country roads and magnificent beaches. Cruise to legendary offshore islands,
steeped in lore from whaling days; many features remain relatively unchanged.
Islands
of Southern New England
Tauck World Discovery
Cruising
is an ideal way to explore the waters surrounding New England's beautiful
islands and coastal towns; discover centuries-old villages, magnificent
beaches and wind-swept landscapes. This unique vacation gives you an opportunity,
most days, to pursue your favorite leisure activity.
Grand
Autumn New England
Tauck World Discovery
Enjoy four two-night stays in the classic destinations of autumn in New
England! Our longest fall foliage excursion gives you more time to explore
spectacular landscapes vibrant in color, steeped in historical attractions,
and brimming with charming "Americana." Travel from New York
City through the states of New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts,
Rhode Island and Connecticut for the quintessential journey through autumn
in New England.
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