Living in The Ocean State
Sure, Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the Union, but there's plenty to see and do. Here's a small sampling of what Rhode Island has to offer:
Photos courtesy of Dorothy Hodge and Tracy A. Silva


Things to See and Do....
beaches
golf
scenic tours
fishing
bird watching
spectator sports
sailing
hunting
performing arts
science/nature
biking
colleges/universities
nightlife
cafes/restaurants
skiing
farms/gardens
paddling
Dining Quest
children's activities
hiking
RI Monthly
heritage trails
amusements
RI Dine
nature trails
vineyards/wineries
Waterfire
museums
art galleries
ice skating
Quahogs? Stuffies? Bellybusters?
Waterfire
Helpful Resources & Links
The Providence Journal is Rhode Island's most noted news publication.  www.projo.com includes local news, weather, and events.

Rhode Island Monthly is a local magazine with restaurant reviews, local happenings and the "Best Of RI List."  www.rimonthly.com has easy access to all of the fun information. 

www.VisitRhodeIsland.com offers a free travel guide, trip planner, accessibility information and coupons for RI. 

www.gonewport.com offers travel and tourism information for Aquineck Island and the East Bay.

Request a vacation planner and check out the event calendar on the South County RI Tourism Council website at www.southcountyri.com.
Interesting Facts about Rhode Island
  • Rhode Island is the smallest state in size in the United States. It covers an area of 1,214 square miles. Its distances North to South are 48 miles and East to West 37 miles.
  • Rhode Island was the last of the original thirteen colonies to become a state. 
  • Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment prohibition. 
  • Rhode Island is home to the Tennis Hall of Fame.
  • The world's largest bug is on the roof of New England Pest Control in Providence. It's a big blue termite, 58 feet long and 928 times actual termite size.
  • Popular underwear manufacturer Fruit of the Loom can trace its roots back to 1851 and a Rhode Island textile mill owned by Robert Wright.
  • The White Horse Tavern was built in 1673 and is the oldest operating tavern in the United States.
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