Rhode Island, the Ocean State, is loved for its scenic Atlantic coastline, historic Gilded Age estates in Newport, and the revitalized arts and dining center of capital city Providence. Visitors enjoy the tranquil nature of Block Island, reached via passenger ferry from Point Judith, as well as historic mills, quiet river valleys, and pristine public beaches.
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Named for the historic river that powered America's Industrial Revolution, the Blackstone Valley preserves landmark 19th-century textile mills, charming canal paths, and multicultural dining in towns like Woonsocket, Pawtucket, and Smithfield, RI.
Situated 12 miles offshore, Block Island offers an idyllic sanctuary of dramatic clay cliffs at Mohegan Bluffs, two historic lighthouses, miles of public walking trails, and classic Victorian hotels in Old Harbor.
World-famous for its opulent Gilded Age mansions like The Breakers and Marble House, Newport also boasts the historic 3.5-mile Cliff Walk, world-class sailing regattas, colonial harbor wharves, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The vibrant capital of Providence is celebrated for the WaterFire river art installation, historic architecture around Brown University on College Hill, and Italian dining in Federal Hill. Neighboring Warwick offers convenient airport transit and waterfront marinas along Narragansett Bay.
South County is renowned for miles of soft sand at Misquamicut State Beach, the charming historic town of Wickford, and scenic seaside estates in Watch Hill and Narragansett.
