Yawgoo Valley, Exeter

Name: Yawgoo Valley
Address: 160 Yawgoo Valley Rd, Exeter, 02822-5206, United States
Telephone: +1 401-294-3802

#1 among attractions in Exeter

Winter sport, Park, Outdoor activities, Ski area

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Tucked away in the serene town of Exeter, Rhode Island, Yawgoo Valley holds the distinction of being the state's sole ski resort. This charming winter destination offers a cozy and intimate alternative to the larger resorts found in neighboring states, making it a beloved spot for local families and visitors seeking a more personal skiing experience.

With its modest elevation and a family-friendly atmosphere, Yawgoo Valley presents a variety of slopes that cater to both beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Despite its smaller size, the resort is well-equipped with a reliable snow-making system, ensuring that the slopes remain in prime condition throughout the season.

The resort features a main lodge where visitors can warm up, grab a bite to eat, and rent equipment. Ski and snowboard lessons are available for those looking to improve their skills or hit the slopes for the first time. The mountain's manageable size also makes it an ideal location for children and newcomers to learn without the intimidation of larger, more crowded venues.

Yawgoo Valley is not only a winter haven; it also operates a water park during the summer months, offering a splash of fun with slides and pools to beat the heat. This dual-season attraction underscores the resort's commitment to providing year-round entertainment for its patrons.

Elevation: 180 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°31'1"N, 71°31'46"W

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160 Yawgoo Valley RdExeter 02822-5206 United States

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+1 401-294-3802

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Yawgoo Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bradford R. Boss Arena, Ryan Center, Gilbert Stuart Birthplace, URI Fine Arts Center.

2.3 miS
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Bradford R. Boss Arena, Kingston
60 min walk • The Bradford R. Boss Arena is a 2,500-seat ice arena on the campus of The University of Rhode Island located in Kingston, Rhode Island. The ice arena is named in honor of Bradford R. Boss, one of the founders of the URI men's hockey club in 1951, member of the URI class of 1955, and member of URI Athletic Hall of Fame.
2 miS
Music venue, Basketball, Sport venue
Ryan Center, Kingston
53 min walk • Ryan Center is a 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Kingston, Rhode Island. The arena opened as a replacement for Keaney Gymnasium, which was built in 1953 for the needs of a much smaller student population at URI.
4.4 miE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace, North Kingstown
114 min walk • The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum is located in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, US. Gilbert Stuart was born on December 3, 1755 in the colonial-era house located on the property, becoming a famous American portraitist of the 18th and 19th centuries.
1.9 miS
Garden, Botanical garden
URI Fine Arts Center, Kingston
49 min walk • The University of Rhode Island Botanical Gardens are botanical gardens located on the University of Rhode Island campus in Kingston, Rhode Island. The gardens are open to the public free of charge at all times.
4.1 miE
Tower
Hannah Robinson Tower, Saunderstown
105 min walk • The Hannah Robinson Tower is a 40 feet tall wooden tower at the interchange between U.S. Route 1 and Route 138 in the community of South Kingstown, South County, Rhode Island. The tower was built in 1938 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was rebuilt in 1988 using the same pillars.
5.6 miS
41°26'19"N • 71°29'55"W
The Glass Station, Wakefield
144 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
2.1 miS
Universities and schools
University of Rhode Island, Kingston
53 min walk • The University of Rhode Island is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States. It is the flagship public research as well as the land-grant university of the state of Rhode Island. Its main campus is located in the village of Kingston in southern Rhode Island.
4.3 miN
41°34'39"N • 71°30'47"W
Rolling Greens Golf Course, North Kingstown
109 min walk • Golf
2.6 miN
Historical place, Universities and schools
The Ladd School, Exeter
68 min walk • The Ladd School in Exeter, Rhode Island operated from 1908 to 1993 as a state institution to serve the needs of mentally disabled / developmentally delayed persons. It was closed largely due to the deinstitutionalization movement of the 1980s.
2.7 miSW
Theater, Gothic Revival architecture
Courthouse Center for the Arts, Usquepaug
68 min walk • The former Washington County Courthouse is an historic building at 3481 Kingstown Road in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Built in 1892, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 as Washington County Court House.
2.7 miE
Cemetery
Old Narragansett Cemetery, North Kingstown
68 min walk • The Old Narragansett Cemetery is an historic cemetery on Shermantown Road in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Variant names for the cemetery include Narragansett Cemetery, Platform Cemetery, and The Platform Cemetery. The cemetery occupies a 1.2 acres plot about 300 feet south ...