Rhode Island's best small towns offer an enticing gateway to uncover the hidden gems of this remarkable state.

Newport Bridge Sunrise

Local vineyard in Rhode Island

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Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island is a hub for art, history, and music. The city began as a healthy seafront economy that sought to overcome the challenges of industrialization after the Revolutionary War by reinventing itself.

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Rhode Island Cliff Walk at Newport

2011 Newport Jazz Festival - Day 1

Newport Cliff Walk

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Newport Art Museum

Historic Fort Adams, RI

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Castle Hill Inn

Coastal Rhode Island

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Noted for its quirkiness and foodie&#x2d;friendly haunts, the capital of Rhode Island is an important New England center for adventures.

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Waterplace Park in Providence, Rhode Island

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Crowds enjoy the glow of the WaterFire display

Autumn in Providence Rhode Island

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Providence, Rhode Island, USA River Skyline

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Providence

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the union, but it has an extensive shoreline of beaches and rock cliffs, dotted with moneyed towns where mansions and historic districts await. There are parks and gardens to explore as well as opportunities for hiking, boating, fishing, and more.

Coastal Home in Newport, Rhode Island

BreakWall on a Rhode Island Beach in Narragansett along Atlantic Ocean

Mohegan Bluffs, Block Island

Fort Adams State Park

Ocean Drive Living in Rhode Island

Purgatory Chasm

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What Rhode Island lacks in size, it more than makes up for in a wealth of interesting activities. The state has over 400 miles of coastline and some truly spectacular beaches. You're bound to enjoy many of the best things to do in Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island

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