Northeast · RI
Rhode Island
The Ocean State
Capital
Providence
Best Time to Visit
May-October
01 Must-See Spots
Newport Mansions
The Breakers, Marble House, and other Gilded Age palaces
Providence
a revitalized creative city with WaterFire, RISD Museum, and great dining
Block Island
a charming New England island with beaches and bluffs
Narragansett Bay
sailing, beaches, and the quintessential Rhode Island coast
02 Hidden Gems
Block Island
a car-free-friendly island with stunning Mohegan Bluffs and Southeast Light
Beavertail State Park in Jamestown
dramatic rocky coastline and one of America's oldest lighthouses
Federal Hill in Providence
an incredible Italian neighborhood with outstanding restaurants
Cliff Walk in Newport
3.5 miles of oceanside trail past Gilded Age mansions
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
Rhode Island is tiny — you can drive across the whole state in under an hour
Del's Frozen Lemonade and coffee milk are quintessential Rhode Island treats
Newport's International Tennis Hall of Fame is worth a visit even for non-tennis fans
WaterFire in Providence (bonfires lit on the river) happens select evenings May through November