Located in the northeast of the US in New England, Rhode Island is the smallest of the 50 US states. Bordered by Massachusetts, Connecticut and the Atlantic Ocean, Rhode Island is famous for great seafood, beaches and yachting.
Explore: Newport • Pawtucket • Providence
Rhode Island is a popular getaway during the summer for those living in the New York area and the small state is often inundated with visitors, especially on the weekends.
Yachting is a popular past time in Rhode Island and Newport Harbor is where many private and charter boats are kept. Rhode Island has a long history with the Americas Cup yachting race. Visit the Herreshoff Marine Museum to learn all about the Americas Cup. There are also several old Americas Cup yachts in Rhode Island, which are available for private charters.
While in Rhode Island, make sure to try some of the local delicacies. Being near the ocean seafood is excellent and the state is known for its excellent clam chowder soup and clam cake, a deep-fried clam paddy. In the summer many clam bakes take place on the beach, an experience not to be missed.
The capital and largest city in the state is Providence. Here, visitors can enjoy strolling around a quaint New England town. Exploring Providence on foot is easy and visitors will enjoy the many coffee shops and antique shops in town. Stroll along the waterfront and watch the busy port life. There is also a decommissioned Russian submarine to explore, as well as plenty of bars and restaurants. Providence is also home to the famous Brown University which is also worth visiting to take a stroll around the campus. For some great shopping, go to the Westminster Arcade, the oldest mall in the US.
In and around Providence, visitors will find a large array of parks which are frequented by locals as well. The most popular are Waterplace Park, Roger Williams Park and Prospect Terrace Park. During the summer months, there are many festivals and concerts in the parks.
There is no international airport in Rhode Island and most international visitors coming via air will have to use Boston’s Logan International Airport. The main airport in Rhode Island is located in the city of Warwick. Otherwise, Rhode Island is well-connected with other states by a public bus and rail network.