Places to Explore In Rhode Island

Discover the best places to explore in Rhode Island with curated recommendations from our travel experts.

Block Island

Block Island, with its 950 year-round residents, is a laid-back community whose beauty is reminiscent of the coast of Scotland. About 12 miles...

  • 9 Restaurants
  • 6 Hotels
  • 21 Things To Do

Newport County and East Bay

Newport is one of the great sailing cities of the world and the host to world-class jazz, blues, folk, and classical music festivals. Colonial...

  • 40 Restaurants
  • 15 Hotels
  • 80 Things To Do

Providence

Big-city sophistication with small-city charm: Providence has the best of both worlds. A thriving arts community, prestigious academic institutions...

  • 39 Restaurants
  • 11 Hotels
  • 57 Things To Do

South County

Officially called Washington County, the southwestern region of Rhode Island is home to beautiful seaside villages, unspoiled beaches, and parks...

  • 16 Restaurants
  • 9 Hotels
  • 42 Things To Do

The Blackstone Valley

In 1790, young British engineer Samuel Slater arrived in Providence with the knowledge he gained from apprenticing in English cotton mills....

  • 4 Restaurants
  • 0 Hotels
  • 7 Things To Do

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Sights 112

Shopping 50

Nightlife 29

Performing Arts 19

Restaurants 109

Hotels 41
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