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Rhode Island Travel Guide | |
| Rhode Island is New England's—and the nation's—smallest state, but the variety of things to see and do in this corner of New England is unlimited. | ||
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Providence, Newport, Block Island, and the South County beaches are highlights: ProvidenceRhode Island's capital is noted for its white marble state house (capitol), its world-renowned universities such as Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, its restaurant scene, and a crazy, wonderful city-wide art form known as Waterfire. More...
NewportNewport's wonderful summer seaside climate brought city millionaires here during the 19th century. They built huge, palatial mansions for their vacations and moored their luxury yachts in Newport's fine harbor. That set the tone for this upscale resort, still favored by the wealthy, but also by normal folk and music lovers who flock to the Newport Jazz Festival and other performance events. More...
Block IslandSmaller than Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard—easily, and delightfully, bicyclable—this pretty island off the Rhode Island coast retains its Victorian-era architecture and charm. It's perfect for a day-trip or an overnight or two. More...
South CountyRhode Island isn't called the Ocean State for naught: it has 384 miles of salt-water shore, much of it in beaches of powdery-fine light-colored sand backed by dunes. The 15 public beaches along the coast of South County offer some of New England's most enjoyable summer sun, sand and sea fun. More...
Rhode Island ItinerariesHere's how to see Rhode Island at its best. More... —by Tom Brosnahan
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The Ocean State is noted
for its miles of fine beach, but there's
lots more to see and do in the country's
smallest state.
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