Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest was a fairy tale-themed amusement park that opened in 1971 (1971) in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, United States.
A theme park inside Hopkinton
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
You can stay in Hopkinton
Enchanted Forest is inside Hopkinton, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 68 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Westerly State (WST) has airline service, about 11 miles from Enchanted Forest.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Hopkinton. Green months are the mild ones.
Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest was a fairy tale-themed amusement park that opened in 1971 (1971) in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, United States. Throughout its lifetime, it was mainly oriented to younger children and families. The park contained rides such as a child-sized roller coaster, bumper cars, and a merry go round, as well as having a live petting zoo and a miniature golf course. It occupied about 20 acres (8 ha). The Enchanted Forest was closed in 2005 (2005) due to low money flow. The rides were sold through an auction.
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Where to stay near Enchanted Forest
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Hopkinton (8) and Westerly (37).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Enchanted Forest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinton | in town | — | 8 1 hotel · 7 campgrounds | 8,393 | $404K | A |
| Westerly | 13 mi south | 20 min | 37 16 hotels · 6 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 23,139 | $467K | B+ |
| Newport | 21 mi east | 30 min | 99 32 hotels · 2 motels · 61 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 24,251 | $747K | C+ |
| Stonington | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 34 13 hotels · 1 motel · 15 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 18,832 | $483K | — |
| Charlestown 33% vacation homes | 9 mi south | 15 min | 18 3 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 8,002 | $526K | A− |
| South Kingstown | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 20 4 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds | 32,009 | $560K | A |
| Narragansett 32% vacation homes | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 17 7 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 14,291 | $744K | A |
| Groton | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 30 19 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs | 39,138 | $340K | B+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Enchanted Forest
Other well-known places within 67 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw122 mi MuseumThe Breakers
Big draw47 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw38 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw67 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
221 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
32 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
322 mi MuseumMarble House
422 mi MuseumThe ElmsPhoto credits
The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · Marble House: [email protected], Public domain · The Elms: The original uploader was Daderot at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Enchanted Forest
Is Enchanted Forest open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Enchanted Forest in Hopkinton?
Yes. It’s inside Hopkinton, RI.
When is the best time to visit Enchanted Forest?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–82°.
How far is Enchanted Forest from Boston and Brookhaven?
About 68 miles northeast of Boston and about 78 miles southwest of Brookhaven, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Enchanted Forest?
Westerly State (WST), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 22 miles.
Where should I stay near Enchanted Forest?
Westerly (13 mi, 37 places to stay), Newport (21 mi, 99 places to stay) and Stonington (14 mi, 34 places to stay).
Tips from people in Hopkinton
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Hopkinton’s Town Square.
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